HERITAGE HOUSE SCHOOL

At Heritage House School we have a sensory room and a sensory theatre available for use by all the pupils. All equipment in the rooms is interactive in order to promote cause and effect and to enable the pupils to understand that they can have some control over their environment. These are important skills for pupils in the early stage of communication development. In addition we have a number of pupils who have a visual impairment and our sensory areas provide them with an excellent learning environment. We may also use the sensory room as a place for pupils who are upset or feeling distressed to help them to relax and become calm.

In addition we are developing our skills and understanding of working with pupils with a visual impairment. We have a team of qualified professionals who provide support to pupils and staff in accessing the curriculum and the environment.

We have developed a sensory garden to provide an additional area where pupils can experience a range of different sensory stimuli. The garden has a range of plants, surfaces and resources that provide pupils with the opportunity to explore their environment through touch, sound, smell and sight.

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