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SENDfest brings together children, young people and their families for an amazing festival like no other!
Choose your vibe from either a more chilled time with quieter activities in the morning or a full-scale festival-style experience in the afternoon – have it your way! The day will feature workshops, exploration activities and a picnic in the park.
SENDfest is an event for accompanied young people under the age of 25 and will feature accessible and inclusive multisport activities, musical workshops, vocational opportunities, PFAL (Preparing For Adult Life) workshops and keynote speakers for families, children and young people with SEND.
A trade area, live demonstrations and even a fully functioning railway will mean the day will be one not to forget!
Date:
- Sunday 20th July 2025
- 9:15am Chilled Vibes
- 11:15am Festival Vibes
Chilled Vibes will be restricted to those young people and their families who need a more bespoke, relaxed and less busy experience.
- Venue: Easton College Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich NR9 5DU [view on map]
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Workshop choices
It’s now time to let us know which workshops you would like to attend as part of SENDfest. Please scroll below if you would like to find out more about each workshop.
Please highlight your top four choices for the day – your final allocation will be confirmed in your individual pack which will be sent out one week before the event.
If you would rather not book workshops and prefer to explore the site, there are plenty of things to do, including a marketplace, vehicle demonstrations, light railway, face painting, pop-up performances, karaoke, and so much more!
Workshop choices are:
- ABLE2B Practical Session
- Animal Exploration
- Arts and Crafts
- Bathbomb making
- Beatboxing
- BSL Choir
- Bushcraft
- Circus Skills
- Colour Run
- Comic Creation
- Community Sports Foundation
- Cupcake Decorating
- DJing
- Drumming
- Floristry
- Football Fun Factory
- Handshapes
- Inclusive Dance
- Printmaking
- Sensory Dance
- Sensory Exploration
- Silent Disco
- Sound & Senses
- Soundbath
- Track & Play
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Yoga Rap
The deadline for entering workshop choices is: Monday 2nd June, 4pm.
Workshop Information:
Animal Exploration
Join us for a guided tour of the animal centre – meet the small animals and find out first hand how they are looked after here at Easton College.
This activity will involve some interaction with the animals but young people who would like to meet the animals yet are feeling slightly anxious can be supported by our lovely site team on the day itself.
Floristry
Come along and learn how to make basic flower arrangements at this interactive workshop led by the Easton College team who would love for you to join them for this unique experience.
Track & Play
Relax in your carriage and join us in bringing our amazing train set to Easton College station for the day. Tunnels, garages and bridges are all part of our tracks and with so many things for young people to interact and play with, as well as enjoying simply watching the trains whizz around the tracks.
Why not pop along and enjoy this incredible installation for yourselves – without all the tidying up afterwards!
Beatboxing
Dean Yhnell aka Beat Technique will be running highly entertaining and engaging Beatbox sessions at this year’s SENDfest, showing us his unique vocal percussion skills and breaking down the process of how each sound is made.
Sound levels in this activity will be moderate but ear protection/ear defenders may be worn throughout the activity.
DJing
Join us for this interactive workshop and take the first steps in your journey to becoming a DJ. The workshop will give young people the know-how to start mixing their favourite tracks and a taster of the dedication involved in making it as a ‘pro’! Plus, it’s just incredibly good fun!!
This activity will involve moderate noise levels, although these levels will be minimal, but ear protection and ear defenders can be utilised as part of this activity.
Sound and Senses
Come and find your sound! Explore different digital instruments to see what suits you best. Play for yourself in headphones, with others in headphones or with others on speakers. Compose, perform, listen and play.
Participants will be able to experiment with a wide range of technologies and sounds to compose and improvise both on headphones or out loud on speakers.
Sound levels will generally not be higher than voices and headphones are available for all instruments.
Soundbath
Soundbath for relaxation using a variety of instruments – everyone welcome whether it is your first time or you have taken part before. Mats and blankets will be provided so you can be comfortable either sitting or lying down while we immerse you in good vibrations allowing the mind and body to calm. There will be music involved in this class but it will be at a moderate level and ear defenders can be worn if required.
Silent Disco
Ready to dance like nobody’s watching, and groove like nobody’s listening? Join us for a Silent Disco Workshop like no other! Whether you’re a dancefloor pro or just love music, this is your chance to vibe out, learn new moves, and express yourself in a totally unique way.
It’s a party where the music is all in your headphones – three channels, three DJs, and endless possibilities. You choose your soundtrack, control your vibe, and dance your heart out without a single sound in the room.
Football Fun Factory
The Football Fun Factory was created to provide incredible childhood football experiences for young people of all ages and ability levels. Our mission is to use the nation’s passion for football as a vehicle for child development. We believe that the focus should not be simply on development or progression… we should be focusing on having fun!
Our ethos is all about creating an incredible environment where children can express themselves, play, make friends and have an amazing time!
Able2B Practical Session
Able2B is a community interest company set up to develop services that help improve function for children and adults with a disability.
The workshops will be practical in nature and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the types of services on offer.
Yoga Rap
Anyone welcome, even if you’ve never done yoga (or rap!!) before.
This unique class is set to a soundtrack of ambient hop hop music with all of the instructions delivered in rap and spoken word. The class includes breathing, warm-ups, dynamic flows and relaxation. There will be some music involved in this class but it will be at a moderate level and ear defenders can be worn if required.
EDIBLE EAST: Sensory Exploration, Handshapes and Printmaking
Edible East workshops and projects combine art, science and horticulture to promote dialogue for a healthy planet and healthy people.
Sensory Exploration: A sensory exploration of all the different parts of a plant using a ‘show and tell’ table and taking that experience on to create your own imaginary collage plant, finishing off with sowing a real plant to take away.”
Handshapes: Draw around stencils of British Sign Language ‘handshapes’ to tell a visual story of people and creatures in a landscape.
Printmaking: Watch the visual magic happen – a visual and tactile printmaking activity using real plants. Having fun with colour to create amazing botanical prints! (Take away your own printed t-shirt or bag.)
Circus Skills
Join the Oak Circus Centre for an inclusive workshop with all the fun of the fair. This workshop is suitable for all abilities and is a fun filled, interactive introduction to circus skills through play and games taking into account the different needs and abilities of the group.
Cupcake Decorating
Learn how to decorate cakes and cupcakes in this interactive, family friendly session…unleash your creativity and be inspired to take what you have learnt home to add some extra flair to your baking!
Arts & Crafts
Looking for a space to chill, create, and let your imagination run wild? Come join us at our Arts & Crafts Workshop, where your ideas come to life and mess is totally encouraged!
This is your chance to try something new, get hands-on, and make something totally you. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and we’ll supply the rest.
Inclusive Dance for Active Sensory Movers
An inclusive dance environment for high energetic movers, who enjoy moving to music with sensory equipment and enjoying lots of space! Join in activities such as fun dance games, parachutes and popping bubbles! Enjoy all your favourite tracks, free styling and learning dance routines, including visual resources and sign language. Opportunities for everyone to thrive and enjoy a safe dance environment.
Sensory Dance and Movement – Specialising for PMLD and Gentle Movers
A safe, calm environment to enjoy movement to music through our senses. Explore fun activities to all your favourite tracks. Dance routines and activities, stretching our bodies and moving to music with fun dance equipment, lights, sounds and textures.
British Sign Language Choir – Reach for the stars!
Do you enjoy sign language? How about learning signs to music! In a safe and warm environment, learn new signs to build into one of our favourite songs ‘Reach for the stars – S Club 7’. Accessible for everyone and learning at everyones pace. Come and join us and let’s all sign together!
Drumming
Ready to make some noise (but not too much)? Join us for a Drumming Workshop where you’ll explore the powerful beats of djembes, samba drums, and more in a fun, hands-on session that’s all about rhythm, energy, and connection.
Whether you’ve drummed before or it’s your first time, this workshop is your chance to learn new rhythms, jam with others, and feel the music in your bones. It’s loud enough to get your heart pumping – but not overwhelming.
Noise levels will be moderate for this activity but ear defenders can be worn.
Community Sports Foundation
Looking for a fun, active way to spend your day? Come and join the Norfolk Community Sports Foundation for an action-packed workshop full of energy, teamwork, and good vibes!
This workshop is all about getting involved, trying something new, and having a blast—no matter your ability or experience.
Bushcraft
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive in the wild? It’s time to unleash your inner Bear Grylls and dive into the ultimate outdoor challenge with our Bushcraft Workshop!
No experience needed—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Whether you’re a nature newbie or a future survivalist, this is your chance to level up your outdoor skills.
Colour Run
Get ready to run, roll, and laugh your way through a burst of colour and fun! Whether you’re sprinting, strolling, or wheeling, our Colour Run is all about movement, joy, and a whole lot of paint powder!
This isn’t a race – it’s a celebration! Along the route, you’ll be showered in safe, vibrant colour powder as music pumps and the good vibes roll. It’s the perfect way to get active, get messy, and make unforgettable memories.
Wheelchair covers will be provided, so everyone can join in the fun without worrying about the mess. Come as you are – we’ve got you covered!
Bathbomb Workshop
Ever wondered how those magical, fizzy bath bombs are made? Now’s your chance to step behind the scenes with Lush and create your very own bath-time masterpiece!
Join the experts from Lush for a hands-on workshop where you’ll mix, mold, and decorate your own bath bomb using the same fresh, ethical ingredients they use in-store. It’s creative, colourful, and smells amazing.
Wheelchair Basketball
Ready to try something fast, fun, and full of energy? Join us for an action-packed Wheelchair Basketball Workshop where you’ll learn the skills, feel the thrill, and experience the teamwork that makes this sport so exciting!
No experience? No problem. This is your chance to try something new, meet new people, and discover just how powerful sport can be.
Comic Creation
Ever dreamed of creating your own comic book hero, epic storyline, or hilarious strip? Now’s your chance to bring your imagination to life with the Comic Creation Workshop from the brilliant minds at Essential Sequential!
No experience needed, just a love for creativity and a bit of imagination!