SEND / Galleries Group

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• There is a broad  spectrum of additional needs (SEMH, PLMD, visual, auditory., physical)      
• Every child is an individual. We need to be open minded and curious and not make assumptions about what will work.
• Purposeful auditing of spaces, completion of risk assessments and pre-visits are the foundations for effective safeguarding. (Galleries welcome auditing of content and logistics).
• Our work should include parents and families as key stakeholders.
• Clear specific and timely communication between all partners and stakeholders is key. (Individual needs, points of contact, expectations: written information but also shared through conversation). 
• We are all committed to enabling positive experiences of arts and gallery visits for children with additional needs. We will celebrate them. 

ChalleNGe is working with two experienced SEND/Inclusion specialists with a creative background, to support teachers and galleries with devising Action Learning Proposals.  

If you have a partnership idea to test or pilot, and need up to £1000 to help make it happen, contact Pasha Kincaid and/or Nikki Charlesworth, our SEND/Inclusion Specialists to arrange a one-to-one meeting. 

You can also bring your ideas to a SEND/Galleries meeting for discussion and support from the wider group.