At Priory School, a special educational needs setting for students aged 11-19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and an autism focus, the school grounds are home to a delightful menagerie that brings joy, learning opportunities, and therapeutic benefits to the students.
The animal family at Priory includes eight characterfully named Pekin Bantam chickens: Storm, Sunshine, Thunder, Lightning, Lucky, Sherbet, Africa, and Boris.
At Stamford Bridge, an innovative initiative has been quietly transforming how children with special educational needs and disabilities experience the excitement of live football.
When Chelsea FC decided to create a sensory room in 2018, they faced the challenge of incorporating modern accessibility features into their historic stadium. The solution came from repurposing the former players’ crèche into a dedicated sensory-friendly space.
The HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme helps prevent holiday hunger while offering enriching activities. In Lincolnshire, one initiative shows it can also transform young lives.
The Lincolnshire County Council’s HAF programme provides free holiday clubs for pupils from reception to year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.
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