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The photo shows a boy proudly showing his artwork while other families enjoy the Relaxed Creative Session at Manchester Art Gallery in summer 2023.

Relaxed Creative Session with Autism for the Arts

April 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

| Free

Join us at Manchester Art Gallery (MAG) for a relaxed creative session especially designed for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) living in Manchester!

The session will be facilitated by the wonderful Nadia from Autism for the Arts, who led the Open Doors sessions at MAG.

Children will explore different arts and crafts, including clay modelling and using a projector to create patterns with coloured materials, among others.

Siblings and additional carers are also welcome to join.

What makes it SEND-Friendly?

Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF) is committed to making the event as welcoming and comfortable as possible. You can expect:

  • This event is exclusive to families and groups with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) that are accompanying children and young people aged 0 – 25 years.
  • Peace of Mind – All MPCF staff and volunteers have lived experience of SEND, and Autism for the Arts has a proven experience of working with autistic children, so you can rest assured that there will be a level of empathy and understanding with any needs or quirks that may arise on the day. Please speak to a member of the team if you have a request to make for a better experience.
  • A Quieter Experience – The learning studio where we will be based is separate from the main art gallery, ensuring that your visit will not be too overwhelming. There is also a separate quiet room that individuals can use if needed.
  • Wheelchair Access – The learning studio is accessible to wheelchair and buggy users.
  • Wider Arrival Window – No need to rush and bustle. Whether you are coming late or have to leave early, it’s okay with us.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

You will remain responsible for your family’s safety and well-being during the session. Please ensure that your children are supervised by a responsible adult at all times during the session.

This session is part of Manchester’s SEND Community Offer. The event is exclusively for families of children and young people with SEND living in a ward/area covered by Manchester City Council.

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Need Help with the Online Booking?

For those who will be at our coffee morning on Monday the 30th of March, we can help with bookings there (subject to ticket availability) if you need support with navigating the Eventbrite booking system.
Alternatively, please ring the Local Offer team (0161 219 2125) for help with booking if needed.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Much thanks to the SEND Local Offer for making this possible.

We’d also like to thank Autism for the Arts for facilitating the session and Manchester Art Gallery for hosting the event.

Nadia's (Autism for the Arts) profile at Manchester Art Gallery

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  • The photo shows a family enjoying the Relaxed Creative Session at Manchester Art Gallery in summer 2023.
  • The photo shows a girl enjoying her arts and crafts while other families enjoy the Relaxed Creative Session at Manchester Art Gallery in summer 2023.
  • The photo shows a boy proudly showing his artwork while other families enjoy the Relaxed Creative Session at Manchester Art Gallery in summer 2023.
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Events that are part of the SEND Community Offer are exclusively for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) living in the city of Manchester, i.e. those who live in an area covered by Manchester City Council.
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Manchester Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with Manchester Local Authorities, Education Settings, Health Providers and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of disabled children and young people (0-25 years), as well as their families, in Manchester.

We have a steering group of parent and carer volunteers who lead this work and listen to the views of other parents and carers in the local area to make sure they know what is important to them.

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