Our aim is for the full programme to be accessible to and supportive of Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people, whether they are pupils or adults.
For pupils:
All five strands of Primary Arts are designed to work for mainstream and SEND settings. For Pupils The IN-SCHOOLS TOURING PROGRAMME brings a cultural organisation into your school to deliver a show and workshops for one year group of children. We also offer twilight staff CPD in school beforehand, and provide high quality materials, books and resources.
Programme Adjustments
- For SEND settings with small class sizes, we may be able to offer the show and workshops to more than one year group.
- Shows and workshops can be adjusted to meet pupil needs (e.g. shorter, quieter, simpler, more sensory).
- Organisations bring an access and sensory toolkit with them, including fidget toys and ear defenders for pupils who might need them.
- Organisations are supported to co-plan with all schools before delivery takes place, so that they have a good understanding of your pupils and their needs.
Our approach:
- We discuss organisations’ values and approaches around inclusion as part of our selection process each year to ensure they align with our own.
- Organisations working with us are supported by an Access & Inclusion Adviser to ensure their offer works for SEND settings.
- Everyone coming into schools attends an onboarding session that includes a focus on access and inclusion.
- Our Access & Inclusion Adviser will support in-school delivery if needed.
The Go & See programme offers schools free trips to a range of cultural venues. Schools can book for a year group but can also choose to work with a smaller group if they prefer. The programme is delivered in two seasons, winter (December) and summer (June/July).
Programme Adjustments
- For SEND settings with small class sizes, we may be able to offer the trip to more than one year group.
- Many partner venues offer specific sessions or relaxed performances for SEND settings. These are clearly flagged in the programme brochure.
- Our access budget is available to SEND settings to support additional costs such as travel or additional support staff.
For staff
The three programme strands aimed at school staff are designed to support professionals working in any primary setting. All sessions are delivered in accessible venues, and we have an access budget available to support participants if needed.
The Cultural Education Leadership Programme focusses on teachers developing leadership skills in any type of setting. Each participant completes a Leadership for Change research project, choosing their own area of focus to support their own learning and development and that of their pupils.
Our Masterclasses focus on creative approaches to reader development at all levels and in all settings.
Our Come & Try sessions are mainly focused on staff wellbeing. They also provide a range of practical craft approaches that can be used in the classroom. Where relevant, we have used the following symbol to identify information that SEND settings may find useful throughout the brochure.
