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An adult and child lie on sports mats on the floor of a gym. They are positioned across from each other with their arms outstretched towards one another.
An adult and child lie on sports mats on the floor of a gym. They are positioned across from each other with their arms outstretched towards one another.

SEND

Get creative with specially created SEND activities in our venues and at home.

Learn & Create with our venues

What’s on at Arts Centre Washington
A group of children sit cross legged on a carpeted floor holding drumsticks out in front of them. One child wears red and black ear defenders and turns to the others laughing.

Arts Centre Washington

Relaxed performances, activities and workshops that provide a comfortable and inclusive space in which to take part and enjoy.

What’s on at Arts Centre Washington
National Glass Centre & Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
A family, two adults and two children, look out over a glass balcony in a glass fronted building.

National Glass Centre & Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

Enjoy a trip to National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art with SEND activities and friendly spaces for everyone.

National Glass Centre & Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

Learn & Create at home

Mini Adventure Boxes
Small cardboard boxes stacked on top of each other. Each one is filles with a crafted cardboard scene with buildings, trees, mountains and cotton wool clouds.

Doorstep Explorers: Mini Adventure Boxes

Decorate a box using multisensory materials and items that represent your ideal adventure or day.

Mini Adventure Boxes
Giant Paper Stuffed Birds
Two colourful paper-craft birds on sticks are mounted onto a wooden platform. There are laminated paper signs on the cream wall behind them.

Doorstep Explorers: Giant Paper Stuffed Birds

Create a sculpture inspired by the birds around your home or further afield using recycled materials.

Giant Paper Stuffed Birds

Upcoming events for SEND

Special Interests Club
Free
A young person smiles at the camera gesturing with arms wide open.

Children and Young People's Activities

Special Interests Club

Register your interest

23 Jul 2025

Autistic adults (16-25)

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