Join us for a joyful end of term celebration on Monday 21st July 2025 designed specifically for complex needs schools across Norfolk and Suffolk!
As part of SENDfest 2025, we are inviting schools to take part in a special schools day – a chance to come together for a fun filled, music focused experience.
Each participating school will enjoy an engaging, accessible music workshop tailored to the needs and interests of your pupils.
Following this, we’ll gather for a relaxed Picnic in the Park – a lively, inclusive outdoor event with opportunities for singing, dancing and celebrating our amazing young people.
The event is all about connection, expression and making musical memories together.
About the event:
Timetable:
11:00am: Arrival
11:15am: Workshop
12:15pm: Picnic in the Park
2:00pm: Event Ends
Frequently Asked Questions
How accessible is SENDfest going to be? We have undertaken an accessibility audit for the event at Easton College and will be putting all accessibility recommendations in place to ensure that all young people are able to attend
What age range is SENDfest suitable for? SENDfest School Day is for all young people under the age of 25 with complex needs
Will the event take place in the case of inclement weather? Yes, please ensure to bring sun cream and appropriate clothing as the event will go on regardless of the weather
My vehicle has a tail-lift, is there special parking I can access? Yes, please let us know on sign-up if you require a tail-lift parking pass
Will there be accessible toilets and changing facilities available? Through our accessibility audit we have identified appropriate toilets/changing facilities with hoist availability and will also be bringing in additional mobiloo facilities to increase capacity
Will the picnic in the park be signed? The performances will be signed both in British Sign Language and Makaton
Will there be any designated quiet spaces allocated on the day? There will be 4 spaces allocated as ‘chill-out’ zones/quiet spaces which will be identified on the map
Will food be provided at the picnic in the park? Schools should ensure that all attendees have their own picnic as there will be no food available to purchase on site. There will be a designated food allergy zone should you require it
Will there be water fountains on site? Yes, there are water fountains available for use across the site
Will there be medical storage facilities available? At the control centre we will have room temperature and refrigerated storage available for medication should this be required
