Storytelling: SEND session at Calke Abbey
Join us for a calm, inclusive storytelling session with sign-supported story time and relaxed creative activities.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
This SEND-friendly session offers a welcoming, supportive environment for neurodivergent children, children with complex needs, and those who benefit from a quieter, more flexible experience.
Set in the Riding School, the session is inspired by Wonder World: Earth by Ben Lerwill and Xuan Le. The storytelling element will be shorter and sign-supported using Makaton, helping to bring the story and its themes of soil and underground life to life in an accessible way.
After storytime, families can enjoy colouring and crafts at their own pace, either on site or to take home. Timings are flexible, and you’re welcome to leave whenever feels right for you.
Craft materials are included, and copies of the book will be available in the shop.
Booking is for all children attending the event. Up to two adults can accompany each child - there is no additional cost for accompanying adults.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is for neurodivergent children of all ages
- Meeting point
The Riding School
- What to bring and wear
Cushions, low benches and chairs will be available. Feel free to bring a blanket or folding chair to get comfy, and dress warmly as the Riding School can feel cool.
- Accessibility
There is level access into the Riding School via the restaurant courtyard which has a mixture of compacted stone and brick paved paths. The floor surface inside the Riding School is smooth concrete. It is a large space lit from above, and can be echoey at times. We will only be using half of the space for the purposes of the event. Sensory bags available which include ear defenders and fidget toys
- Other
Assistance dogs only.
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