Sensory Inclusive Schools Briefing November 2024
By Sensory Inclusive Schools, 11 November 2024
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Anxiety In Schools - A Teacher's Guide To Supporting Students
Anxiety can profoundly impact a student’s ability to focus, participate, and connect socially, and many teachers witness its influence daily in their classrooms. Anxiety often intertwines with a reduced capacity to manage the sensory demands of learning environments and tasks, as the student's central nervous system is already heightened and overwhelmed.
Here, we introduce you to the link between anxiety and sensory processing, what sensory-related anxiety might look like in a school environment and effective sensory-informed approaches that can help.
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10 Ways For Schools To Create a Sensory-Friendly Festive Period for All Students
The festive season is often a busy time of year for schools, with classrooms decorated, special assemblies and trips planned and students eagerly awaiting the holidays.
However, the flurry of activities can be overwhelming for some children, particularly those with sensory processing differences. Our latest SIS blog highlights 10 ways schools can incorporate sensory-friendly practices to make this time enjoyable for all students so that no one feels excluded or overwhelmed.
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Sensory Inclusive Schools Support Team
