About Relaxed morning for SEND Families (PMLD)
Join us at this relaxed event where families will be able to explore the exhibition through familiar fairy tales, sensory activities and storytelling. This event has been designed with families of children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and/or complex communication needs in mind.
The event will offer a calmer, more flexible environment with:
- reduced visitor numbers
- lower sound levels
- sensory-friendly activities
- space to move around freely
- additional staff support available throughout the event.
Visitors are welcome to engage with the exhibition and activities at their own pace, and there is no expectation to participate in everything. Familiar stories such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel and The Three Billy Goats Gruff can help create a sense of comfort, predictability and enjoyment for visitors of all ages and developmental stages.
Please note that the rest of the Library is open to the general public.
Please e-mail us on outreach@bl.uk to book a place at this relaxed opening. Please provide the number of people wishing to attend and your preferred arrival time of between 10.00 – 11.00 or 11.00 – 12.00. Please note the exhibition opens to the public at 13.00.
Who is this event for?
This event is primarily aimed at children and families; however, we recognise that people experience and engage with storytelling, sensory activities and exhibitions in different ways. Visitors of all ages are welcome where the event feels appropriate and enjoyable for them and their caregivers.
Siblings and other family members are also very welcome to attend.
Booking a place
Please e-mail us on outreach@bl.uk to book a place at this relaxed opening. Please provide the number of people wishing to attend and your preferred arrival time of between 10.00 – 11.00 or 11.00 – 12.00. Please note the exhibition opens to the public at 13.00.
If you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of your visit, please let us know and we will be happy to help.
Event Facilities
During the event there will be a mobile changing places facility available for your use as well as a dedicated sensory room for those needing a quieter and calmer space.
All visitors to this special early opening will receive a visual story in advance to provide an idea of what to expect on arrival.
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