EHCP Beneath the Waves - Sensory Play Space

Discover the ocean through sensory play

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Location address: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 4 - 17 · adults 18+ years

Available tickets:
EHCP child aged 4-17 FreeAccompanying adult FreeSibling aged 5-17 Free +1 more
Next date: Monday 3rd Aug,
Funded by Coventry EHCP
Specialist SEND provision
EHCP Beneath the Waves - Sensory Play Space block mentored by Culture Coventry
EHCP Beneath the Waves - Sensory Play Space block mentored by Culture Coventry
EHCP Beneath the Waves - Sensory Play Space block mentored by Culture Coventry
EHCP Beneath the Waves - Sensory Play Space block mentored by Culture Coventry
EHCP Beneath the Waves - Sensory Play Space block mentored by Culture Coventry
EHCP Beneath the Waves - Sensory Play Space block mentored by Culture Coventry
What we'll do
Please note that a maximum of 2 adults and 4 siblings may attend. Transport to the museum is not provided. Experience Beneath the Waves at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum – a playful, sensory-rich exhibition designed for young children and their families. Through calming, play-based experiences inspired by the wonders of the ocean, families can explore together in a welcoming environment that supports different sensory and learning needs. Museums can be wonderful places for children with SEND to discover, play and connect. Accessible, sensory-friendly exhibitions like Beneath the Waves create opportunities for exploration at each child's own pace, helping to build confidence, communication, creativity and motor skills. By removing barriers to participation, these playful spaces enable families to enjoy meaningful cultural experiences together while nurturing curiosity about the natural world and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. Please note that the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is closed to the public on Mondays, so access to the building will be slightly different from a normal visit. When you arrive, please make your way to the entrance on Bayley Lane, which leads into the café and shop area. A member of our team will be there to welcome you and provide access to the museum. As families may arrive at different times, there may be occasions when staff are not immediately at the entrance. If this happens, please call the Duty Manager on 07526 484585 and someone will come to assist you. Once inside, you will be guided to our Beneath the Waves experience. This is a relaxed, open-ended play space designed to support exploration, creativity and sensory engagement, making it particularly enjoyable for many children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Families are welcome to spend as much time in the space as feels comfortable for them. A quiet breakout area will also be available alongside the experience. This space can be used for craft activities, taking a break, or simply having some time to reset if needed. Each adult and child will receive a voucher to use in the museum café for lunch during their visit. The session finishes at 1:30pm. As the museum is closed to the public on Mondays, all visitors will need to leave the building at this time. As part of your visit, your family will also receive a free annual museum pass, giving you unlimited access to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum for the next 12 months, so you can return and enjoy future visits throughout the year.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
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It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentor
Culture Coventry
Discover Coventry's museums in creative ways.
Culture Coventry Trust is home to three of Coventry's museums: Coventry Transport Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of British road transport, including the two fastest cars in the world. The award-winning Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, which celebrates the city’s culture, history and arts. The Lunt Roman Fort, a fully excavated and partially reconstructed turf and timber fort, including the only gyrus in the Roman Empire. Between them, these attractions proudly tell stories of Coventry’s unique history to over 800,000 visitors per year from around the world. CV Life is ever evolving and continuously looking for new ways to encourage people to be active and engaged in ways that suit them, their interests and needs.
Learning aims
Aim 1
To develop confidence in exploring new environments at their own pace.
Aim 2
To encourage curiosity, creativity and self-directed learning through play.
Aim 3
To support positive family interactions and shared experiences.
Pricing information
Ticket nameEHCP child aged 4-17
Price£0
InformationAt least one child in the family must be HAF eligible and have an EHCP in place
Ticket nameAccompanying adult
Price£0
InformationAt least one child in the family must be HAF eligible icket for parent/carer space
Ticket nameSibling aged 5-17
Price£0
InformationAt least one child in the family must be HAF eligible and have an EHCP in place. Max 4 siblings
Ticket nameSibling under 4
Price£0
InformationAt least one child in the family must be HAF eligible and have an EHCP in place. Max 4 siblings
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Where we'll be
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, England, CV1 5QP
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.