Teacher CPD: Working with children with SEND in museum settings

Join us on Monday 3 March 2026, 4.15–6.30pm for a free CPD session designed for teachers working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who want to feel more confident bringing groups to museums.

Delivered in partnership with Peoplescape Theatre, the training focuses specifically on supporting SEND learners in a museum context.

Using the galleries, objects and environment of London Museum Docklands, we’ll explore practical strategies to help make museum visits more flexible, inclusive and engaging.

Whether you’ve led SEND group visits before or are thinking about it for the first time, this session is designed to break down barriers and build your confidence.

Peoplescape Theatre are long-standing partners of London Museum Docklands, with extensive experience delivering inclusive learning and creative programmes for children and young people with SEND.

Together, we have developed SEND-focused schools programmes that combine teacher training, in-school activity and museum experiences.

Peoplescape specialise in sensory-led, embodied and flexible approaches grounded in a deep understanding of neurodiversity and access needs, supporting teachers to plan and lead more accessible museum visits.

Teachers and educators from primary, secondary or special schools in London who work with children with SEND.

The session is designed to be hands-on, giving you practical insight into the museum space and what’s possible when working with SEND learners.

You’ll take part in:

• a guided exploration of key galleries to identify barriers, opportunities and points of engagement
• creative, sensory-led activities facilitated by Peoplescape Theatre
• object handling using real museum resources
• a walkthrough of the visit planning process: risk assessments, lunch spaces, access arrangements
• sharing experiences and asking questions in a supportive setting

By the end of the session, you will:

• Develop practical strategies for adapting museum spaces and activities to support SEND learners Build confidence in planning and leading inclusive group visits
• Understand the museum’s offer for SEND groups, including resources and support
• Leave better equipped to use museums as part of your wider teaching and enrichment offer

When: Monday 3 March 2026, 4.15–6.30pm
Location: London Museum Docklands
Capacity: Up to 10 teachers

For questions or to register your interest, contact Tumi at [email protected] including the following information:

• email subject: SEND twilight teacher training
• your name and role
• your school or organisation
• the age range and needs of the pupils you work with
• any specific access requirements or questions you have