Fully Funded STEM Workshops for Children with SEND across Norfolk
Available Across Norfolk Including Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Attleborough
(Dereham, Thetford, Wymondham & King's Lynn, Cromer & More)
(Dereham, Thetford, Wymondham & King's Lynn, Cromer & More)
Exciting STEM, Robotics and Coding learning for ages 5–17 with autism, ADHD, sensory, communication or other learning needs — funded through Norfolk County Council's Short Breaks programme
Fully Funded STEM Workshops for Children with SEND across Norfolk
Available Across Norfolk Including Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Attleborough
(Dereham, Thetford, Wymondham & King's Lynn, Cromer & More)
(Dereham, Thetford, Wymondham & King's Lynn, Cromer & More)
Exciting STEM, Robotics and Coding learning for ages 5–17 with autism, ADHD, sensory, communication or other learning needs — funded through Norfolk County Council's Short Breaks programme
Are You Eligible?
Aged 5–17?
Living in Norfolk?
Has any special educational needs?
If yes, your child qualifies!
Flexible Learning Modules
Each module is 10 hours, delivered in formats such as:
🔹 10 × 1-hour sessions
🔹 5 × 2-hour sessions
🔹 Custom project blocks (2–3 hrs)
Includes mid-module feedback & full session reports using our ORBIT model.
Popular Workshop Activities
Build & Code a Windmill
Scratch Code Your BOT
Engineering Challenges
💡 What Are Short Breaks and How Can They Fund STEMEX?
Short Breaks are services funded by Norfolk County Council for families with children aged 5–17 with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). STEMEX is now an approved Short Breaks provider across Norfolk.
Eligibility Visual Flowchart
IS YOUR CHILD ELIGIBLE?
- Is your child aged 5–17? YES
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Do you live in Norfolk? YES
Contact us to discuss if your child could still benefit - Does your child have SEND? YES
(No EHCP required)
YOUR CHILD QUALIFIES!
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
"Stemex is my sen daughter's calm place in the city. Great for learning and fun."
- Fay G
"My daughter always enjoys coming here for workshops, while I have an opportunity to have a good coffee while I catch up on admin."
- Andrew Corlett
HOW TO APPLY
- Gather supporting documents (e.g., school reports, therapy assessments)
- Apply online at norfolk.gov.uk/shortbreaks
- Wait 2–4 weeks for approval
- Once approved, book STEMEX workshops using your allocated flexible sessions
📘 Explore Our Workshops – Group & 1:1 Support Now Available
MODULE STRUCTURE
- Ten 1-hour sessions
- Five 2-hour sessions
- Seven 1-hour + two 90-minute sessions
- Longer 2–3hr sessions for complex projects (pre-arranged)
SESSION TYPES
- Group Workshops (3–6 children per tutor)
- Individual Support (1:1 or 2:1 for children with complex needs)
- Library, School or STEMEX Centre Locations
- After-school, weekends & holidays available
POPULAR WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
- Build and Code a Windmill – Design and construct a wind turbine
- Scratch Code Your BOT – Create a robot using visual coding
- Engineering Challenges – Problem-solving with hands-on projects
FLOURISH: NORFOLK’S SEND SUCCESS FRAMEWORK
Development and skills using our ORBIT model (Observe, Reflect, Benchmark, Individual Tracking)
- Mid-module feedback (after 5 sessions)
- Full reports (after 10 sessions)
What Parents Say
Great For Learning Fun
STEMEX is my SEN daughter’s calm place in the city — great for learning and fun
7 Days Ago
Good Workshop
My daughter always enjoys the workshops while I get time for a good coffee and admin!
7 Days Ago