Schools and groups
SEND programme
Find out all you need to know about the Museum's SEND programme for schools and groups.
SEND schools and groups are very welcome here at the Museum. We offer a range of options including self-led visits at quieter times, adapted school sessions and free resources and SEND kits. We’re also launching a brand new SEND offer later in the year, so watch this space!
Self-led visits
We offer self-led group slots on Thursdays and Fridays from 11.15am to 12.30pm or in the afternoon from 2pm in Buckinghamshire term-time. These timings are to work around our facilitated school programme and are timed to be when the galleries should be quieter for groups. Groups visiting for a self-led session can access all the Museum galleries which include Boy, Solo and the interactive Story Centre. Your group will also be able to access the Crafty Kitchen where students can complete various activity sheets.
The cost of a self-led SEND visit is £5.95 per person. All essential carers are free of charge and we offer free teacher places at a ratio of 1:8 students. Your group will be able to use the public picnic room as part of your visit. To enquire about booking a visit please click here.
Facilitated school sessions
The schools programme can be adapted in liaison with a school to meet the requirements of a SEND group. We run onsite and livestream sessions and more information can be found about these here. These sessions are charged per session rather than per student and range from £100 to £240 depending on the type. To enquire about booking a session please click here.
Free SEND resources
SEND explorer bags
Include sunglasses, ear defenders, baseball cap, Makaton cards, fidget toys, torch, magnifying glass, large photographs, map of the Museum, basic trail and emotions card.
Quiet space kit
Includes pop-up tent, weighted blanket, ear defenders, Museum map and emotions card.
You can borrow a free SEND kit from the ticket desk to help facilitate your visit.
NEW – to launch late 2023
The Museum is really excited to be working on a whole new SEND-specific offer which is due to be launched late 2023. This will include themed self-led sensory trail bags, led sensory storytelling and led object exploration. Groups will also have the option of a Learning Session Leader on hand to help facilitate a visit in the galleries. We will be sharing more information on this offer very soon so please do keep a look out for social media posts and updates to the website. If you would like to be informed about this offer directly please complete the contact form to be added to mailing list.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about a booking, please get in touch with our Learning Team.