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14 AAT optimises client ability to benefit from a bath Aqua Liberty is a new concept in supported bathing. The base can be fitted with AAT’s vacuum posture cushions, which mould to support bathers. It features an easy-fit mechanism for securing the cushions in ANY bath. After use, it can be rolled up for easy storage, freeing the bath for use by other members of the household. Free trials and no obligation assessment can be arranged by telephoning 01978 821875, emailing sales@aatgb.com, or online: aatgb.com/aqua-liberty Stanley Black and Decker run technology workshop at Fairfield Farm College Due to COVID-19, the team at Fairfield Farm College have had to think of additional ways of providing students with work experience opportunities. Fairfield Farm College have started working with Stanley Black and Decker on various careers related projects. Recently, the college were able to welcome a member of the Stanley-Security team to the college, to run a technology workshop for five students. In this workshop, students learnt about working in the technology sector and the different variety of jobs available. The students were then able to get hands on and learn about door access systems. ffc.ac.uk Help looked-after and vulnerable children with Letterbox Club Letterbox Club supports children aged 3-13 who are looked after, vulnerable or on the edge of care. For £135 per child registered, they will receive six separate packages, containing up to 14 books, ten maths games and other quality resources, designed to build confidence in reading and numeracy. Letterbox Club is managed by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. All books are selected with vulnerable children in mind by a panel of experts. Letterbox Club can be purchased through the Pupil Premium Grant or the Pupil Premium Plus allocation. To learn more visit: https://senmagazine.team/Letterbox A new addition Gretton School, a day and residential specialist school for students with autism (aged 5-19 years old), have recently recruited a special new furry staff member! Sherlock Bones joined the dedicated staff team in his new role: ‘School Therapy Dog’. His brother Basil recently joined Quorn Hall School - another school within the Cavendish Education group. Once fully up to speed with his duties, he will gradually join small class groups, spending time with students as a reading dog and for walk times on rota. Students will benefit from his company and he will help in reducing anxiety, promoting calm, reducing stress and making everyone smile with his delightful nature! Visit grettonschool.com to keep pupdated with Sherlock’s progress! Become a Foster Care Hero Do you have room in your heart and in your home to change someone’s life? You need to be over 21, have a spare room and go through a few checks to make sure fostering is right for you. You don’t need special qualifications, and you’ll receive training, benefits and financial support. Fostering is one of the most rewarding things you can do, and Derbyshire County Council would love to talk to you about becoming one of their foster care heroes. Call 0800 083 77 44 or visit derbyshire.gov.uk/fostering for more information. Henshaws college students deliver braille awareness sessions Henshaws College Students Deliver Braille Awareness Sessions Two students at Henshaws Specialist College have recently developed and delivered their own Braille awareness course. Marnie and Hira who are both visually impaired came up with the idea and worked with college staff to make it a reality. There is a fantastic Visual Impairment Support team at the college, and Marnie and Hira wanted to share the skills they have learnt with other staff. They did an absolutely fantastic job! To discover more about Henshaws College and the amazing achievements of their students, visit henshaws.org.uk/college SEN113 senmagazine.co.uk What’s new? promotional content