May Half Term Family Activities: SEND Session

A young person stands with their right arm out to the side, swinging a hula hoop around their arm. They have ear defenders on, with their head leaning to the left side and they look towards the camera. In the background artworks and paper are stuck to a wall.
Photo: Lamar Francois
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We are running SEND Sessions on Wednesday afternoon, 1pm-3pm, as part of our May half term family activities.

These are lower stimulation sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including neurodivergent children – and their families. These sessions are for families who feel this environment would be suited to them, whether you have a diagnosis or not.

These sessions will include:

- Reduced Visitor Numbers
- Limited drop-in spaces available
- Lower Sounds & Subdued Lighting
- Additional Sensory toys & Ear Defenders
- Additional rest spaces for regulation

If there are additional requirements to support your access or engagement with this session please feel free to email info@nottinghamcontemporary.org or call 0115 948 9750.

Our activities this half term ar inspired by our upcoming exhibitions Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture and Chico da Silva: And the soul is for the birds. Join us to make, explore and play!

Our SEND Sessions will take place on Wednesday afternoon, 1pm-3pm. We also have Family Activities on Tue, Wed, Thu 10am-12pm and Tue & Thu 1pm-3pm. Click here to book tickets for these other times.

We invite you to book a space for your session as spaces are limited. Book one ticket per person, including adults & children.

If you are unable to make it on the day, please cancel your tickets so that others may attend.

If you would like more information, or would like support in completing your booking, please call us on 0115 948 9750.

Limited Capacity. Booking is required.

Make a Day of it, by visiting the Nottingham Central Library, for lots of free fun and it’s just over the road from us!

We are taking part in the Robin Hood Adventure Trail by It's in Nottingham, a wonderful free city-centre mission for you and your family. Click here for all the info.

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Entry to our exhibitions, events, fairs and our family activities is free but we need your support. Your donations make it possible to keep doing everything we do: from our world-leading exhibitions to our activities for families, young people and schools. With your support we can continue making a difference to the cultural, educational and social life of Nottingham and the East Midlands.

Please support us with a donation and register for Gift Aid to add 25% at no extra cost to you.

Your Visit

To prepare you for your visit see information on our Access and Facilities and Getting Here.

· Our activities are held in our large ground floor area, called The Space
· There is a smaller designated sensory area in these workshops
· Adult and Child noise reducing headphones are available on request
· We have a Changing Places facility
· We are a Breastfeeding Welcome venue
· We have staff on duty who are First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid trained
· We ask for you not to take food and drink inside the exhibitions, but you are welcome to have snacks and drinks in The Space when attending our Family Activities.

a graphic showing accessibility features with representative symbols 1. accessible toilets and a changing places toilet with a changing bed 2. we can provide a wheelchair for you to borrow and accessible spaces for wheelchair users to access all parts of the building 3. portable folding stools are available for visitors to use in the galleries 4. communication cards to ask for directions or help in our building 5. step free (street level) access and lifts 6. hearing loops are fitted in our reception and in the space 7. children's and adult's ear defenders 8.Easy Read and Large Print exhibition guides are available in the galleries, at our reception desk and online.9. Audio Description guides to some artworks are available online and at our reception desk. 10. coloured overlays and magnifiers are available at our reception desk. Our team are always happy to help with your access requirements - ask a member of staff during your visit or contact us ahead of your visit by emailing info@nottinghamcontemporary.org or phoning 0115 948 9750.
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