Sensory Inclusive Schools

Hello

I’m Beth Smithson, Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. For those of you who haven’t yet met me, I host the SIS live drop-in sessions, including those for anyone booked onto the Praxis Workshop. I’d love to introduce myself and answer your questions there.

I’m also excited to share news about a partnership that will make it even easier for schools to access sensory support. We’re now working with Adapted Sports Midlands, meaning that schools can use sports funding to purchase the SIS Network membership and the Certified Sensory Inclusion Facilitator for Education course. It’s a great way to combine your wider school initiatives with evidence-based sensory support.

I look forward to connecting with you over the coming months and supporting you in making your school more sensory inclusive!

Free download: Spot the Signs...

Don’t miss our free guide, Spot the Signs: Sensory Processing Differences in the Classroom. Packed with realistic case studies from Reception to Year 11 and reflection prompts, it’s a great way to start noticing and understanding sensory differences in your school. Download your copy today!

Last Chance to Book onto the Sensory Motor and Praxis Differences Workshop

Join my Introduction to Supporting Sensory Motor and Praxis Differences workshop on 13 January and discover how posture, coordination, and planning skills affect learning and participation. Using real-life examples, I’ll share practical strategies you can use straight away in the classroom. Book your spot today.

Access Sensory Support Via Sports Funding

I’m really pleased to share our partnership with Adapted Sports Midlands. We share a strong belief that movement plays a vital role in supporting sensory processing and helping students feel regulated, engaged, and ready to learn. Adapted Sports Midlands delivers specialist, school-based programmes that combine sport and occupational therapy to build strong sensory motor foundations.

Schools that use PE and Sports Premium funding to purchase the Adapted Sports Midlands School Programme can opt to receive support from the Sensory Inclusive Schools Network. Although they’re based in the Midlands, they work with schools nationally, making this a great option for embedding sensory inclusion alongside your physical activity provision.

Best wishes
Beth Smithson
Lead for Sensory Inclusive Schools

PS: If you’re on LinkedIn, I share practical ideas and reflections on making schools more sensory inclusive. You’d be very welcome to follow along and connect with me there.

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