Inclusivity is at the core of FTM. This National Inclusion week theme is #UnitedForInclusion and so are our shows – showcasing student talent & delivering an inclusive performance #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #EveryonesWelcome #BackOnStage @IncEmp

Today is World Smile Day! We wanted to share a smile with you and ask how will you be getting involved? 🙂 Its simple… Do an act of kindness. 🙂 Help one person smile! 🙂 It’s a mantra we try and use everyday 🥰 #WorldSmileDay

Sunday is #WorldMentalHealthDay, it can be overlooked & underdiagnosed - as a result of poor understanding, awareness, or mistakenly attributed to a learning disability. Everyone needs a break, FTM can help. #HelloYellow #WMHD #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts

We’re delighted we have been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund! Do you shop at Co-op? Please select us as your cause by visiting membership.coop.co.uk/causes/60879 #ItsWhatWeDo #DisabilityArts #BritishArts #respiteservice #AccessibleArts

There is something magical about Christmas & panto and #EveryonesWelcome to join in and take part with our 2021 version. Again, we are working with @ImagineTheatre. Can you guess what we are doing? #OhhYesWeCan #WeLovePanto #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts

We thought it would be nice to include our friends Jo & Sparky from @Gemradio... apparently Sparky has A-Level Dance! 🤣🕺 We can't wait and so have been practicing our own Double Acts. Who would you vote for? 🎭🎄 #OhYesWeCan #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts

Have you heard our new song? If you want to download it to keep, it will be soon be available on iTunes, Amazon Music UK and more. To pre-order follow the links below: 🆕 'It Was All a Dream' - Single: music.apple.com/album/id/15935… #OhhYesWeCan #respiteservice #DisabilityArts

Download our new song now from Spotify! #ItsTimetoCelebrate open.spotify.com/artist/2Uqx6n2…

Download our new song now from Amazon Music #OhYesWeCan #WeLovePanto #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts music.amazon.in/albums/B09KZN3…

Download our new song now on iTunes! #OhYesWeCan #WeLovePanto #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts music.apple.com/us/album/celeb…

We're getting ready for our panto… ✅ Rehearsals started ✅ Final auditions with GEM.fm ✅ Props & costumes being made ✅ Students are loving trying out voices, accents and singing in their best theatre voices! We are so excited! #FrockOn #OhYesWeCan #respiteservice

We had soooo much fun when Jo & Sparky (Gem) came to audtion for our panto! They did a great job but we think they should stick to presenting - keep watching to see what roles we gave them in our panto! #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts #PantoLeicester

With only 10 days until the Panto returns to your screens, we thought you might like to practice some of the dances, so you can join in on the night! 🎄 Girls just want to have fun! Come on, show us your moves! 💃 #OhYesWeCan #WeLovePanto #respiteservice #AccessibleArts

And the next dance to learn.... 🎄 Who let the dogs out? Come on, show us your moves! 🕺💃 Make sure you have booked your ticket to join us for the show! ftmdance.co.uk/book/#/events/… #FrockOn #OhYesWeCan #WeLovePanto #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts

🎄It really is panto season and rehearsals are in full swing #WelovePanto! 🎄 So come and take a peak behind the scenes with is and have a look at some of the action from the last week or so..... #FrockOn #OhYesWeCan #respiteservice #AccessibleArts #DisabilityArts

"And it was all a dream" has all the elements of a great panto 🎭 Gender role reversal 🎭 A storyline of good vs evil 🎭 Slapstick comedy 🎭 Colourful, eccentric costumes 🎭 Audience participation We hope you are all ready to join us! #FrockOn #OhYesWeCan #WeLovePanto

And what an absolute star!!!!

🎉COMPETITION TIME!🎉 Watch the video to see how Jo & Sparky got on when they came to audition for our panto! Star-struck And then enter for your chance to win a games console & dance video game! Partying faceStar-struck Thank you @PlayGemRadio planetradio.co.uk/gem-106/compet…

The holidays can be overwhelming for families with disabled children, so here are some of our favourite parent tips to help make Christmas relaxing and fun 🎅 (PS: If you're still stuck on gift ideas for your child, check out Fledglings and enjoy free First Class shipping!)

So much to talk about in this week's Leics SEND Newsletter! Stuff at Attenborough Arts Centre Menphys Curve 360 Play Leicester, Leicestershire CC, Special Olympics GB, @thesparkarts, Showcase Cinemas UK, Treetop Golf, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Rebound Ashby, FTM Dance and 💙🎵Soundabout🎵💙.