Inclusion

Inclusive classroom resources

Every one of our classes has an Inclusion Trolley packed full of resources. Inclusion trolley resources help to make sure that all children have access to tools that help them to be ready to learn. These resources help children with self-regulation, focus and attention.

Our Inclusion Trolley resources include

Fidget Resources

Fidget tools, sometimes referred to as sensory tools or fidget toys, are designed to help with self-regulation. Fidgets come in a variety of formats and have been shown to help children focus, relax and maintain attention to instructions.

Weighted Resources

Weighted resources help to provide constant, even, deep pressure input, creating a reassuring feeling to children.

See what our children think of weighted resources!

Ear Defenders​

Easy access to the ear defenders will reduce anxiety that the child might experience about possible trigger events, and enable them to have control over their auditory/hearing environment; however it is important that children are exposed to challenging sounds in a way that enables them to learn how to cope. 

See what our children think about using Ear Defenders:

Other Resources​

Now and next boards  and visual timetables help with understanding the organisation of tasks and the school day. Work recovery task boards help children to complete tasks independently with regular learning breaks. Coloured overlays support children who suffer from visual stress.

Sensory​

Sensory Circuits uses sensory-based movement activities that help children and young people to achieve the ‘just right’ level of alertness they need to prepare themselves for the day’s learning. 

Find out what our children think about Sensory Circuits.  

Cat Café​

We have our very own Cat Café for children to visit and care for the robotic cats while they learn about valuable social skills. Many pupils find the Cat Cafe a less threatening environment where they can be relaxed  and talk about feelings and worries. They can even improve their reading skills with the cat themed books.  

Find out what our children think about the Cat Café. 

Makaton​

We use Makaton to support all children to develop communication, language and literacy skills. It supports integration as children with and without language difficulties can communicate, learn and play together more easily. It is particularly good for children that struggle with 

communicating what they want and how they feel, making themselves understood, paying attention, listening to and understanding speech and remembering and sequencing. 

Watch some of our children doing Makaton.