The use of visual aids can help the pupils’ understanding and their retention of what is learnt for longer periods. 

The use of Sign Language and symbols reinforces the understanding of what has been communicated.

Most pupils benefit from a combination of physical movement and touch-based activities (kinaesthetic learning). Allowing pupils to enjoy touching, examining, building and moving things around is likely to have a positive impact on their learning. 

Auditory learners respond well to learning through songs, listening to stories or reading out loud.

Incorporating taste and smell into lessons can result in extremely engaging learning opportunities for most of the pupils.

Proprioception is the sense of where your body is in space. It helps you to coordinate your movements, and helps you to feel safe and secure. We allow pupils to use fidget toys, a weighted shoulder or lap pad, weighted blankets, stretchy socks and vibrating cushions, which can ease this anxiety.

Some proprioceptive activities which our pupils enjoy are:

• Weight-bearing activities – crawling.
• Resistance activities – pushing/pulling.
• Heavy-lifting - carrying books.
• Cardiovascular activities – running, jumping on a trampoline.
• Oral activities – chewing, blowing bubbles.
• Deep pressure - body squashing with a therapy ball.

The vestibular sense allows you to balance.

To develop the sense of vestibulation, pupils need access to movement games and activities.

When pupils need to sit in one place, a 'wobble cushion' may support them with this need.

Sensory Stories provide the learner with a rich sensory experience. The stories use a combination of words, 3D props and sounds. The learners are encouraged to move and use their sense of smell and touch. The words and the experiences are of equal value when telling the story.

Sensory Play Activities are a great opportunity for our pupils to learn about the world around them. The pupils have access to: