Sensory and/or Physical – Secondary Focus

AREA OF NEED:

SENSORY &/or PHYSICAL

Secondary

 

Universal Provision

• Staff aware of physical and sensory difficulties
• Resources available to promote handwriting development such as pencil grips, handwriting pens
• Kinaesthetic learning activities embedded throughout the curriculum
• Use of noise indicators in the classroom.
• Ear defenders in classrooms
• Overlays for texts
• Kinaesthetic activities to promote self-soothing
• Physical education
• Daily physical activity
• Regular movement breaks planned into the day
• Access to gym equipment

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Additional Provision

• Tailored 1:1 intervention involving sensory art activities.
• Sensory Regulation intervention
• Sensory cushions
• Sensory equipment available in the classroom
• Preferred seating within the classroom
• Access to the mindfulness room
• Access to well-being walks.
• Head massage (by qualified staff)
• Hand massage (by qualified staff)
• Meditation

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Intensive Provision

• Occupational Therapy involvement
• Autism Team involvement
• EP involvement
• Links with Special schools
• Paediatrics

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Online Resources

• Sensory and physical resources  https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/23257/Sensory-and-physical-resource
• https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/areas-of-need-primary-send-inclusion-teaching-resources/sensory-and-or-physical-needs-areas-of-need-primary-send-inclusion/sen-sensory
• https://ccea.org.uk/learning-resources/supporting-curriculum-and-assessment-202021/sen-resources

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