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promotional content What’s new? MSI (Deafblind) Remote Learning During COVID At Seashell, delivering education programmes to our Deafblind / MSI children and young people during the past year has been extremely challenging. Critically, we have focused on making learning meaningful for Deafblind learners, who often rely on their tactile sense to communicate and explore their world. We have found that engaging with Seashell’s families and providing them with supportive coaching has been crucial to the success of our remote teaching and learning. The pandemic has meant families have had to provide Intervenor support for their children and young people, a role which many were not prepared or trained for. For information visit: seashelltrust.org.uk Taking trampoline innovation further Sunken Trampolines have launched a new, automated lid system for schools and care institutions and residences. Based on the principle of a car sunroof this lid allows the use of the space in a hall, room or garden to be dual purpose. With a Patent pending on this innovative product Sunken Trampolines are now in a position to offer it with installation or supply only. Sunken Trampolines have extensive experience in providing in ground trampolines across the UK. Should you be interested in discussing your needs please visit: sunkentrampolines.co.uk or contact Joel or Angus on 07801 573278 Online dyscalculia courses available The Dyscalculia Association are currently running two dyscalculia courses in association with SEND Group. Both courses are entirely online and presented by its founders Professor Steve Chinn and Judy Hornigold • The Level 3 course provides an awareness of dyscalculia and strategies to help. • The Level 5 course trains teachers to become specialist dyscalculia teachers. If you are currently a Level 7 trained dyslexia assessor, the Level 5 course will enable you to assess for dyscalculia in line with the current SASC guidelines and you will also have the opportunity to apply for APL for the new AMBDA Maths and Dyscalculia. For further details contact judy@dyscalculiaassociation.uk Inclusive Learning Environments Show – Free Webinars Now Available TG Escapes, providers of eco buildings for SEN, are sponsors for The Inclusive Learning Environments Show which features webinars on topics such as Inclusive Design and Well-Being, Acoustics, Designing for Autism and The Impact of CO2 on Learning. The webinars are now available to stream on-demand at: inclusivelearningenvironments.com TG Escapes webinar, Designing with Timber for Inclusive Learning featured guests Kiran Hingorani CEO at Swalcliffe School, Jayne Wilson CEO at Petty Pool and Matthew Ellis, National Facilities Manager at Acorn Care and Education answering questions about their eco-spaces for SEN. To see these and other SEN building case studies visit: tgescapes.co.uk Sensory Play Environments Sensory Play is an important aspect of a child’s learning. Sovereign’s research shows that it has a key role in the development of essential social skills, speech and learning. For children with special educational needs, sensory play is particularly valuable in assisting with their personal development. Including Sovereign Sensory Play equipment will enable children to communicate in a natural way with others. Sensory play allows children to reduce stresses, anxiety and distract from difficult behavioural situations and build concentration. As specialists in providing Sensory play environments, Sovereign will work with you to create the perfect play space. sovereignplayequipment.co.uk Would you like to create an outdoor sensory space, but have no funding? The outdoor sensory space in any setting should be fully inclusive and provide the same opportunity for everyone to explore regardless of their ability or special need. It should be a place where diversity is respected and valued, enabling children of all abilities to explore their surroundings in a safe child-centred inclusive environment. Timotay Playscapes have a free funding guide and free inspiration guide to outdoor sensory play spaces and outdoor sensory play equipment. For a free copy, email enquiries@timotayplayscapes.co.uk or call 01933 665151. senmagazine.co.uk SEN112 19