Inclusive Youth Arts Programme

We provide much-needed opportunities for children and young people with complex needs and disabilities to be creative outside of school, promoting their wellbeing and enjoyment of being with others. Our participants have a range of disabilities which without additional support, make it difficult for them to participate in culture and creativity, including but not limited to PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties), Autism, ADHD (Attention Deficiency Hyperactive Disorder), Auditory, speech and visual impairments, Down’s Syndrome and Global Developmental Delay.

All our workshops and performances are free to children and young people aged 0 – 18 years old* with complex disabilities and needs from Leicester and Leicestershire which take place at weekends and during school holidays.

*All children and young people need to be escorted by an adult parent or carer.

Tailored to the individual needs of our participants, our workshops are limited to small groups and are run by skilled professional artists experienced working with disabled children and young people.

We also host performances designed for SEND children and young people, in particular immersive theatre by companies including Frozen Light, Oily Cart and Bamboozle.

Our building is designed to be welcoming and accessible for a range of needs, and our staff are trained to be understanding and supportive. We have disabled parking bays and a Changing Places facility.

To register on the programme and gain access to our events, please contact Pasha Kincaid our Youth Programmes Coordinator (Maternity Cover) on pasha.kincaid@leicester.ac.uk or our Front of House team on 0116 252 2455 or email arts-centre@leicester.ac.uk