Name: Who Cares? SEND Parent-Carers in Their Own Words
Start: 2025-11-11T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-11T19:00:00+00:00
Location: De Montfort University, PACE Building

Who Cares? SEND Parent-Carers in Their Own Words

This work-in-progress performance explores the lived experiences of parents raising children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
About this Event

As part of this year's Being Human Festival:

This work-in-progress performance explores the lived experiences of parents raising children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Brutally honest and deeply candid, parent-carers share the highs, lows, and everyday realities of caring.

The 30-minute sharing will be followed by a Q&A with the writer and performers.

The event is open to all, but please note the play contains swearing and addresses emotive themes. It is not suitable for audiences under 13.

Content notice: This performance contains strong language and explores sensitive themes related to caring. Recommended for ages 13+.

🗓 Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025

⏰ Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

📍 Venue: PACE building, De Montfort University, Leicester

Accessibility: Accessible parking, Accessible toilets, Assistance dogs welcome, Baby changing facilities, Printed materials, Quiet space, Seating, Step-free access, Wheelchair accessible

This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 6 - 15 November 2025. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, with generous support from Research England, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information please see .