Sensory Circuits

This CPD session included a brief look at the theory behind Sensory Circuits, providing lots of practical, actionable examples of how to deliver it within your setting. This included how to set up a sensory circuit with and without equipment, including how to adapt to the cognitive and physical needs of Children and Young People.

Watch in full screen here

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Access Sensory Circuits Cheat Sheet here

Access some additional information on weighted blankets and lap pads here

Beyond the school gates... Sport, PE & Preparing for Adulthood through the eyes of 'Experts by experience'.

In this session we explored the impact of PE and sport on Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and sustainable long-term outcomes for young people with additional needs. Learners with SEND often experience the most significant drop off in participation & fitness activity at key transition points such as primary to secondary, post 16 and into adulthood. As professionals, perhaps the biggest impact we can have is to connect learners and families with clubs and facilities in their community and help foster a love of sport and staying active beyond the school gates.

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Youth Panel

Back by popular demand from last year we hosted a panel of young people who talked about their experience of school sport and physical activity. They shared their experience of what sport and physical activity means to them and how it has had a positive impact on their lives.

Members of the panel were:

Josh – Josh is 23 and lives with autism. Josh is passionate about physical activity and the benefit it brings not only to himself but to other young people in schools. He’s determined to one day become a coach himself.

Chelsea – Chelsea is 19 and on the goalball panel. She is a passionate and determined sports person playing her sport both with her family and teammates. 

Jacob – Jacob is 20 years old currently at university studying Sports Science at Nottingham Trent University. He plays goalball and is on the GB talent pathway. 

Matthew – Matthew is 21 and is a tennis player with a learning disability and dyspraxia. He is a passionate sports person and has just returned from the Special Olympics world games with a gold and bronze medal. Voted York Sport Young Disabled Person of the year in 2019 and 2022, Matthew is keen to share his experiences with others.

Balraj – Balraj is 23 and has lived with multiple sclerosis since he was 18. He is an enthusiastic and passionate advocate for disability and social impact causes. He is looking forward to building his public speaking career further and will share some amazing life experiences such as being President at Aston University. 

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Are You Listening? Strategies for Communicating Effectively with SEND Students

In this session - led by Occupational Therapist Faith Newton - you will:

* Learn about the communication challenges that autistic and ADHD young people face at school. 

* Explore some common differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent communication. 

* Take away practical strategies to make your communication more effective and more inclusive. 

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Inclusion 2024 Impact

Hear from our external researchers on the impact Inclusion 2024 has had so far, listen to stories from practitioners that have been involved in programmes and have the opportunity to listen to questions asked to the session hosts.

This session was led by Amy Skipp from ASK research.

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