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SEND-Friendly Creative Sessions - Helios

Free
Friday 24 July | Monday 24 August 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 11:30AM
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DATE: Friday 24 July | Monday 24 August 2026
Start time:10AM - End time: 11:30AM
PRICE: Free
AGE RANGE:
Children
Young People
Families
Upcoming SEND Sessions

Friday 24 July

Monday 24 August

Open-ended activities with no expected outcomes

Children lead the pace and level of engagement

Sensory storytelling and object handling

Slower transitions and processing time

Attention to noise levels

Accessible materials and tools

Table-top options for wheelchair users

Quiet/chill-out area available throughout

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General Admission: Free

Guide age: 4-14yrs - please contact ncambridge@wakefield.gov.uk if you’d like to discuss suitability.

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Join us for a free gentle and inclusive exploration of Helios.

We invite families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to join us for a calm, flexible and inclusive one-hour workshop inspired by the sun, space and summer light.

This gentle, sensory-led session invites families to explore movement, music, mark-making and imaginative play through different themes. With a soft start and finish, optional breaks and adaptable activities, the session is designed to support a wide range of access needs.

Participants can take part at their own pace, using props, sound, storytelling and creative materials to spark curiosity and connection.

All creative activities are open-ended, allowing for individual interpretation and exploration.

The session will be led by experience SEND Creative Practitioner Bryony Pritchard.

Session details:

10am - soft arrival

10:15am-11:15am - Creative Session

11:15am-11:30am - Gentle ending

The building will be open to the public during this time, but activity will be lighter, creating a quieter environment for SEND families attending the session.

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Plan your visit

Placed conveniently in the heart of the city, WX is the perfect place to meet friends, make memories with family, attend an event, or grab a bite to eat or drink. 

There are multiple ways you can reach Wakefield Exchange by clicking on the link.

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