At Books for Bugs we want everyone to have access to affordable, good quality books. We know for some children and adults our warehouse open days can be a bit overwhelming when busy and noisy. We understand this first hand having our own child who has neuro diverse needs and wanted to make sure we can provide a safe and inviting place to shop for everyone.
Therefore we are now offering 2 SEN sessions on our warehouse open days. (First Sunday of each month)
2 – 3pm – Be You Sessions
For children and adults who don’t mind noise but prefer fewer people and space to shop. This session is particularly suited for children with loud stims! We want children to come in and be themselves and if they clap out when they get excited, need to keep moving or like to shout that is absolutely okay!
3.15 – 4pm – Quiet Session
For children and adults who prefer a quiet setting, no music and far fewer people. There will be a sand timer on the desk as a visual aid for children on when the session ends and signs up to help support their visit.
We are here if you need us…
On the way in there will also be a sticker station with smiley face stickers. This has been put in place to help staff identify who may like help and those who would prefer little to no interaction for whatever reason.
If you are happy to wear a sticker please choose from the following:
Yellow Smiley – I am happy to be approached by staff and don’t mind a chat!
Red Smiley – I would rather shop without outside interaction and will find a member of staff if I need assistance.
Visiting with a group of SEN children
If you would like to visit with a group of children please do get in touch. We have had various SEN schools visit over the years and it is great for children to come and practice buying with their own money in a safe environment. There is parking right outside too.
Accessibility
Our warehouse is fully accessible for those with walking aids or wheelchairs. There is a ramp at the entrance and shelves are space to allow plenty of room to manoeuvre and turn.
We do have toilet facilities too however these are standard cubicles. Being an old industrial warehouse it was not built with general publics needs in mind but there is a communal disabled toilet out in the main foyer.