The Sen Vibe Check

06/10/2026

Step into the captivating world of ‘Moonsmile’ this festive season, a heart-warming adventure, filled with wonder and a sprinkling of moonlight magic.

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Come on in, let the magic begin

30/09/2026

🗣️ NATIONAL NON-SPEAKING AWARENESS DAY | 30 SEPTEMBER

Today is about recognising people who are non-speaking and remembering:

❤️ ALL communication is wonderful. Not just speaking.

Being non-speaking doesn’t mean someone has nothing to say, doesn’t understand or doesn’t want to communicate.

Communication can be sounds, gestures, facial expressions, movements, eye gaze, pointing, signs, symbols, AAC, writing, typing, echolalia or speech.

✨ WAYS WE CAN SUPPORT COMMUNICATION

1️⃣ INTENSIVE INTERACTION
Follow your child’s lead. If they make a sound, copy it. If they tap, tap back. If they line up toys, join them. It’s about shared attention, turn-taking, connection and showing their communication has an impact, making them feel like they have more control over their world too.

2️⃣ AAC
Communication books, symbols, PECS and AAC apps such as Grid can give someone a reliable way to communicate. AAC can be used alongside speech.

3️⃣ EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES
Use picture references during familiar activities. At bath time, for example:

🫧 BUBBLES | 💥 POP | ✨ WOW | 🔄 AGAIN | ➕ MORE | ▶️ GO | ⏸️ STOP | ❤️ LIKE

These can help someone request, choose, comment, protest or share excitement.

4️⃣ GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSING
Some children learn language in chunks or phrases. Echolalia may sometimes have communicative meaning, so listen to repeated phrases and consider what they might be expressing.

5️⃣ KEEP TALKING
Talk naturally, include your child and give them time to respond.

6️⃣ SIGNS & MAKATON
Signs can provide another way to express needs, feelings and choices.

7️⃣ COMMUNICATION PASSPORTS 📖
Share how someone communicates, their yes/no responses, interests and how they show they need help.

❤️ A smile is communication. A squeal is communication. A movement, look, gesture, symbol, AAC or repeated phrase can all be communication.

🌈 There is no lesser form of communication.

Our job isn’t simply to make children speak. It’s to make sure every child can express themselves, make choices, say no, share joy and have their voice heard.

Every voice matters. ❤️

29/09/2026

By Fever UK&I Alice in Wonderland Live 🐇🫖✨ WE’RE ALL MAD HERE… AND WONDERLAND IS COMING TO LONDON! ✨🃏🌹

Something VERY magical is coming to Dock X… 👀

From 13 November 2026, follow the White Rabbit and tumble down the rabbit hole into a Wonderland where nothing is quite what it seems. 🐇💫

✨ Wander through 10 extraordinary immersive worlds
🫖 Meet Wonderland’s most unforgettable characters
🎭 Step inside scenes brought to life through live performance & theatrical storytelling
🪄 Discover giant environments, illusions & unexpected surprises
🌹 And finally… enter the breathtaking Hall of Dreams for a spectacular 20-minute 360° projection-mapped finale ✨

This isn’t just watching Alice’s story…

YOU’RE STEPPING INSIDE IT. 🐇💙

🌟 WORLD-PREMIERE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE 🌟

📅 From 13 November 2026
📍 Dock X, Canada Water, London SE16 2XU
⏳ Around 120 minutes
🎟️ Entry in 15-minute timeslots
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages welcome!
👶 Babies-in-arms (0–3) tickets available
♿ Experience rooms accessible for people with mobility impairments

🎧 The experience is presented in English, with the characters and narrative delivered through your own personal headset.

🎟️ PRESALE WAITLIST IS NOW OPEN! 👀✨link in bio of Alice in Wonderland Live

If you want to be among the first through the looking glass, SIGN UP TO THE WAITLIST for presale access before tickets go on general sale! 🐇🎟️

Who would you take down the rabbit hole? 🫖🐰💫

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29/09/2026

Do you get disappointed when all Sen sessions mean no music or lights which your child loves? This list might help

🎄✨ SENSORY CHRISTMAS
Looking for Christmas experiences for children with different sensory needs? Some children need LOTS to see, explore and interact with, but no crowds, while others need a total calmer, lower-sensory space

🎄 London Christmas Village, Shepherd’s Bush
🟢 LOTS OF SENSORY
📅 28 Nov–23 Dec 2026
A 2½-hour immersive Christmas adventure with 7 experiences, characters, lights, activities, Santa and 3 gifts. Quieter SEND sessions are available too.
📸 London Christmas Village

🐯 Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford
🟢 LOTS OF EXPLORING
📅 14 Nov 2026–24 Jan 2027
TIGER, IT’S SNOWING! is an immersive Christmas Story World where children can explore and interact with the environment. Discover also has immersive Story Worlds and a sensory story space.
📸 Discover Story Centre

❄️ Queen’s House, Greenwich
🟢 MEDIUM/HIGH SENSORY
📅 Relaxed sessions: 15 Nov, 28 Nov, 4 Dec & 10 Dec
A theatrical Snow Queen adventure with characters, storytelling and the Snow Queen’s palace, followed by Father Christmas. Relaxed sessions have fewer visitors, reduced lighting/music and allow more freedom with noise and movement.
📸 Royal Museums Greenwich

🎅 Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
🟡 MEDIUM SENSORY
📅 Relaxed SEND: 28–29 Nov, 6, 11–13 Dec & 18–22 Dec
Father Christmas, storytelling and Christmas activities/crafts. SEND sessions have softer lighting, reduced noise and fewer visitors.
📸 Old Royal Naval College

✨ Angel Central, Islington
🔵 LOW SENSORY
📅 SEND sessions weekly throughout the Christmas grotto season
Sparkling lights, frosted trees, Santa and a gift, but with reduced sound, no background music, reduced capacity and a gentler pace.
📸 Christi Bandy

🎅 London Museum Docklands
🔵 LOW SENSORY
📅 20 Nov–23 Dec 2026
Victorian Santa’s Grotto through festive Sailortown. The first two sessions each day, 9:45am & 10am, are sensory-friendly with background music and other sounds switched off.
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28/09/2026

If your kids are Team Grinch rather than Team Santa, here are some Grinchy things to do around London & Kent this Christmas! 💚

💚 THE GRINCH LIVE HOSTED CINEMA: LONDON BRIDGE
📍 Greenwood Theatre, SE1
📅 19 & 20 Dec | 3–5.30pm
🎬 Watch The Grinch with a LIVE Grinch appearing throughout, interactive games, Christmas mischief & meet-and-greet photos!
💷 From £20
🎟️ Tickets available; some ticket types already sold out.
Enchanted Princess Concerts

💚 GRINCHMAS AFTERNOON TEA BUS : CENTRAL LONDON
📍 Northumberland Avenue, WC2
📅 11 Nov 2026–31 Jan 2027
🚌 90-minute vintage bus tour with Christmas lights, Grinch-themed afternoon tea, games & surprises.
💷 From £42 children / £50 adults
🎟️ Currently booking, subject to availability.
Brigit’s Bakery

💚 TASTE FILM : HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
📍 The Moniker, EC3
📅 November & December
🍴 Watch the film while enjoying a multi-course menu inspired by the movie.
💷 £87.50 + booking fee
🎟️ Selected sessions currently available.
Taste Film

💚 GRINCH VS SANTA AFTERNOON TEA : GRAVESEND
📍 Inn on the Lake, Kent
📅 22 & 23 Dec | 12–2pm
🎄 Grinch & Santa, games, entertainment and afternoon tea!
💷 £31 adults / £24 children
🎟️ Currently booking.


💚 THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS : WESTBOURNE PARK
📍 St Stephen’s Church, W2
📅 19 Dec | 2.30pm & 7pm
🎻 Festive string quartet featuring music from The Grinch, Home Alone, The Nutcracker & more.
🎟️ Tickets currently available.

💚 FOR THE FULL GRINCH EXPERIENCE:
The Greenwood Theatre has an actual live Grinch, while the Brigit’s Bakery bus gives you a full Grinch-themed London Christmas experience! 🎄💚

⚠️ Ticket availability can change quickly, so please check before travelling!