It's My City Too!

Ages: 8-14

It’s My City Too!

Our SEN programmes are always tailored to the needs and interests of the cohort. These sensory sessions are intended to build awareness of and access to the spaces which these young people may often find intimidating or noisy. Programmes typically run weekly across half a term to allow students to build trust and confidence in both the Open City team and the new ideas they introduce. Students enjoy trips to explore the city and a celebration event at the end of the term which also welcomes their parents and encourages them to share in the creative experience alongside their children.

These programmes have been supported by The John Lyons Trust in recent years and run with a number of different schools and classes across North and West London.

To find out how this could happen in your school, please email Sarah@open-city.org.uk.

  • In-School Workshops

  • City Visits

  • Celebration Events

  • “This was a brilliant session, our children were really engaged and all gained lots from the activities. Organisers were fantastic and really bonded with the children, despite the short timescale. Thank you!

    Teacher

  • "I really enjoyed working with architects and designing a basketball court with their support."

    Student

  • "They developed fine and gross motor skills as well as showing a clear boost of confidence. Students who don't normally take part in things were keen to get involved in this project because the Open City team took time to build relationships with them."

    Elena, Teacher

  • "It really was a fantastic session, our children gained so much from it, and to have all classes together to do so was great!"

    Teacher

  • "I was delighted to see the development in indepence and autonomy in these children. Trust from the Open City team gave them the confidence to try, make mistakes and then build again together."

    Elena, Teacher