Inclusive classroom resources
Please read some comments taken from some prospective parents who came to visit our school!
“We were directed to visit Chilmington Green because of all the additional support that’s in place in the classrooms. We were blown away by what was on offer. Seeing things like fidgets, ear defenders and the Inclusion Trolley available for children would really help my son.”
“It’s such a great idea to have the red bean bags just outside the classroom doors. One of my children can get overwhelmed at times, and sometimes a five-minute break to reset is exactly what’s needed.”
“It’s lovely to visit a school where staff are so open, forward-thinking and willing to explore possibilities. It’s so refreshing to talk to people about autism and additional needs, where the conversation is focused on what can be put in place to help children succeed, rather than on what can’t be done.”
Every one of our classes has an Inclusion Trolley packed full of resources. Inclusion trolley resources help to make sure that all children have access to tools that help them to be ready to learn. These resources help children with self-regulation, focus and attention.
Our Inclusion Trolley resources include
Fidget Resources
Fidget tools, sometimes referred to as sensory tools or fidget toys, are designed to help with self-regulation. Fidgets come in a variety of formats and have been shown to help children focus, relax and maintain attention to instructions.
Weighted Resources
Weighted resources help to provide constant, even, deep pressure input, creating a reassuring feeling to children.
Ear Defenders
Easy access to the ear defenders will reduce anxiety that the child might experience about possible trigger events, and enable them to have control over their auditory/hearing environment; however it is important that children are exposed to challenging sounds in a way that enables them to learn how to cope
Other Resources
Sensory timers are great in any classroom, but can be very helpful for children with autism, ADHD, sensory focus, hyperactivity issues, or anyone who is just distracted or anxious about the ticking numbers in our other timers. Now and next boards help with understanding the organisation of tasks and the school day.
Makaton Resources
