October Half Term Family Activities: SEND Session
We are trial running SEND Sessions on Wednesday Afternoons, 1pm-3pm, as part of our October Half Term Family Activities.
These are lower stimulation sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including neurodivergent individuals – and their families. These sessions are also 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.
Inspired by our new exhibitions by artist duo Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme and I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih: Feels Strangely Good, Ya?, join us to make, explore and play.
We also have Family Activities on Tue, Wed, Thu 10am-12pm and Tue & Thu 1pm-3pm. You can find out more about these sessions here.
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.
Give What You Can
Entry to our exhibitions 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 our, Access and Facilities, and Getting Here.
- Our activities are held in our large ground floor area, called The Space.
- All families and children of all ages are welcome in our activities. We tend to find that our activities are best suited for families with children up to 12 years old.
- Find out about our Play and Learn facilitators before you arrive, Getting to know us: The Play & Learn Team
- We create a sensory and immersive environment.
- 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.
- All our Play & Learn Facilitators hold a current DBS certificate.
- All our Play & Learn Facilitators have regular safeguarding training.
- We have staff on duty who are First Aid at Work, and Paediatric First Aid, trained.
- We are a member of the Family Arts Campaign and part of the local Nottingham Network Group with our cultural friends.
- Find out about our current exhibition by clicking here
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.
Entry
Our Gallery Assistants are on hand to support a happy and safe environment. Please help by listening to their guidance and let them know if you need any assistance or guidance during your visit. We ask for you not to take food and drink inside the exhibitions, however you are more than welcome to have snacks and drinks in The Space when attending our Family Activities.
Safe play
Please take care of your children while enjoying the activities, encouraging safe and positive play.
Feedback
If you took part in one of our sessions and have the time to complete a survey telling us about your experience, please click here. Leaving feedback helps us to improve and to secure future funding for more free family activities.