Page 14 - Issue 112 May-June 2021

14 Abbey School launches residential offering Abbey School in Chester has launched its new residential provision; an outstanding, nurturing environment for children and young people with autism. Pupils aged 8 to 19 years will reside in small family groups, each with their own facilities within four beautiful terraced houses. A high staff to pupil ratio means that young people are always supported by a skilled and well qualified residential care team. A waking-day curriculum of fun-filled activities builds on skills acquired at school, so all young people may realise their potential and aspirations. To find out more visit : abbeyschool.com My Independence will transform outcomes for young people with SEND ASDAN’s new programme, My Independence, has been designed to help all learners with SEND prepare for adulthood. My Independence is structured around the four pathways for preparing for adulthood. It has been created alongside government advisers and SEND experts NDTi (National Development Team for Inclusion), and caters for learners working from pre-Entry level to Entry level 3. Free samples at asdan.org.uk/my-independence Universal approach simplifies prescription of safe transfer AAT GB has designed a bespoke, innovative solution to changing needs. The Universal Back is mechanically mounted onto the AAT Smax or Sella stairclimber, forming an integral part of the unit. Its adjustability means that any passenger can be safely transferred up and down stairs, harnessing provides further support if necessary. When added to an AAT stairclimber, it can be re-issued to any user, young or old, large or small, without the need to specify alternative and additional accessories. To book your free, no obligation assessment visit: aatgb.com/booking-form Calcot Services for Children (CSfC) Calcot Services for Children (CSfC), a highly experienced provider of residential care and education for children with trauma and SEN with all its services rated good or outstanding by the regulator Ofsted, is opening a new special educational needs (SEN) primary school in Wantage. Huckleberry Therapeutic School will offer places for children aged five to eleven who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties, including associated challenging behaviour. Huckleberry will focus on a highly therapeutic offering, using a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the social, emotional, spiritual, physical and special educational needs of the children to enable them to progress into mainstream or SEN secondary education. csfc.co.uk The power of play Play Therapy is one of the most effective methods of supporting children’s mental health – research taken from a study of over 60,000 cases suggests success rates ranging between 73 and 84%. The Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy has trained over 4,000 therapists to use play when supporting children facing mental health challenges. If you hold a Level 6 qualification and at least two years’ professional experience of working with children, you could be eligible to start your Play Therapy journey by training as a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills. Get in touch to find out more! T: 01825 761 143 E: contact@apac.org.uk playtherapy.org.uk playtherapyregister.org.uk Encouraging social interaction with inclusive play areas At Caledonia Play we strive to make our play areas as inclusive as we possibly can and take this into account in the design of our equipment and planning play layouts. From sensory-rich areas and zones that encourage social interaction to quiet spaces and everything in between – we pride ourselves in helping you ensure that no child is left out when it comes to their needs being catered for. We aim to make outdoor play more accessible without losing any of the fun factor with something for everyone but always putting safety first. For more details visit: caledoniaplay.com SEN112 senmagazine.co.uk What’s new? promotional content