Sensory Inclusive Schools

Wishing all the amazing staff in our wonderful schools a peaceful and joyous Christmas break 🎄

12 Days of SI Inspiration: Day 6 🎄 Today’s inspiring words come from Hayley Ward, Head Teacher at Formby Primary School in Merseyside, as she shares her approach to creating sensory-friendly schools: "My philosophy has always been, if we get it right for SEN children in our school, we’ll get it right for all the children. I think that's a mindset that has to be believed by every member of your school community, and if you start with that premise, then everybody's on board." Thank you, Hayley, for your incredible leadership and commitment to inclusive education! 🌟 Sensory Inclusive Schools #SIInspiration #SensoryFriendlySchools #InclusiveEducation #CountdownToChristmas #SensoryProcessing

🗓️ Join us for a special live webinar on 17th December: What About the Quiet Ones? While we often actively seek insight into how to better support those students who express their distress through their behaviours, what happens to the students who suffer in silence? This webinar will give you the space to think about those students who may need your support but don’t outwardly demand it. Hosted by Joanna Grace, Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist and Founder of The Sensory Projects, we’ll explore some of the hidden differences and barriers experienced by autistic individuals and examine ways we can help – even when we do not know what is wrong. What You Will Learn: ❇️ How behaviour is not the only indicator of struggle ❇️ The very real risks associated with hidden autistic stress ❇️ Identifying hidden sensory differences ❇️ What may drain an autistic person's social battery 📅 Date: 17 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 1pm – 2.30pm (UK time) 💳 Cost: £69 If you’d like to join us for this special webinar, you can book your place here 👉 https://loom.ly/gjXA8lE #AutismAwareness #InclusiveEducation #HiddenNeeds #SensoryProcessing #SensoryStrategies #SensoryDifferences

🎄✨ Inclusive Festive Fun for Every Student! ✨🎄 Making the build-up to Christmas enjoyable for everyone means thinking about every child's needs. 💛 Our blog '10 Ways for Schools to Create a Sensory-Friendly Festive Period for All Students' is here to help! 🌟 Here’s a sneak peek at 3 simple ways that can help make a big difference: 🎅 Provide Alternative Festive Foods: Keep school lunches stress-free by offering familiar options alongside festive treats 🎨 Make Christmas Crafts Sensory-Friendly: Include mess-free crafts and activities tailored for different skill levels 👕 Flexible Dress-Up Days: Let students participate in ways that work for them — like wearing a festive badge instead of a jumper! 💡Find more tips for inclusive celebrations by reading the full blog 👉 https://loom.ly/F8WUKV8 #SensoryFriendlySchools #InclusiveCelebrations #HolidayTipsForTeachers #SensoryProcessing

Looking to transform your school into a more inclusive environment? 🤝 Meeting the diverse sensory needs of your students doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Our Sensory Inclusive Schools Package offers simple, practical strategies and tools designed to empower teachers, SENCOs, TAs and school leaders to make a real difference. 🎥 We’ve created a short video to show you how easy it is to get started and inspire you to think of ways of offering sensory support in your school. 💡 Let’s create a future where every student feels supported, included and ready to succeed! Find out more here👉 https://loom.ly/5Hac0A4 #InclusiveSchools #SensorySupport #InclusiveLearning #SensoryFriendly #SensoryNeeds #SEND

Creating a #SensoryBox with low-cost items can be an excellent way to support students’ #SelfRegulation in the classroom. In our latest SIS blog, we’ve suggested some options from Amazon* for you to add to your school’s wishlist – from theraputty and resistance bands to textured mats and beanbags! Read the full blog here 👉 https://loom.ly/qHde3EI * Any good quality brand from other suppliers is fine too. #SensoryInclusiveSchools #SEND #SensoryInclusive #SensoryClassroom

🎄👧 How can schools balance festive cheer with sensory-friendly environments? From inclusive nativity plays to sensory-safe spaces, we share more tips from our latest blog '10 Ways For Schools To Create a Sensory-Friendly Festive Period for All Students' to help schools create an inclusive festive environment that everyone can enjoy. 🤔We’d love to hear what’s worked for your students in the past! 💬 Share your thoughts below and explore more tips in our blog: 👉 https://loom.ly/F8WUKV8 #InclusiveFestivities #SensoryFriendlySchools #SensoryFriendly #InclusiveEducation

📢 This month’s Sensory Inclusive Schools Briefing is out! 📰 This is our monthly news briefing, bringing you helpful sensory resources to support the sensory needs of your students. 🎄This month’s issue has a festive flavour to it and you can read it for free here: https://loom.ly/M_781Qo #SensoryIntegration #SensoryProcessing #SensoryResources #SchoolResources #SEN #SENStaff

PANS and PANDAS in the classroom 'Raising awareness about something I had extremely limited knowledge about despite working in SEND for a number of years. - An extremely useful session which would be great to share at other SENDCo networks in Sunderland, as well as nationally' More advice and support is available at - https://panspandasuk.org For upcoming free online teacher training visit - https://lnkd.in/e6tcytUP

"What about the Quiet Ones?" with Joanna Grace 17th December 2024 1pm-2.30pm - recording available on demand for 30 days. Webinar cost: £69 What happens to the students who suffer in silence rather than display large behaviours? We often actively seek insight into how to better support those who express their distress through their behaviour. This webinar will give you the space in which to think about a group of students who need your support but who may not outwardly demand it. Together we will explore some of the hidden differences and hidden barriers experienced by autistic students and adults, we we examine ways we can help even when we do not know what is wrong. To book a place on the webinar please use the link below: https://lnkd.in/eEZAJbFu