"Becoming a Sensory Aware School: A Toolkit to Develop a Whole School Approach for Sensory Wellbeing" - "" ("Hoyle Alice")(Paperback) - diskuze

Sensory needs are often misunderstood and, as a result, neglected across many schools. Yet sensory needs are universal foundational building blocks at the base of both human and learning needs. This practical book covers everything schools need to know and consider about the sensory needs of all students and staff within the school environment. By focusing on all sensory needs in a holistic way, this leads to a deeper understanding of one another and is a truly inclusive approach to benefit all.Sensory Aware Schools have the potential for happier and more productive learning environments, with reduced potential for disruption as well as improvements in how school communities work and learn together. Chapters look at the sensory aware student and teacher and the sensory aware classroom and school, setting out the roadmap for working from sensory awareness to sensory inclusion and towards sensory wellbeing.The book:• Sets out the core and quality standards for Sensory Aware Schools• Provides a clear introduction to sensory systems and sensory awareness, discussing a variety of different models and approaches• Contains audit tools to help the reader to reflect on sensory needs, as well as a wealth of best practice tips, reflective questions and case studies• Develops staff skills in recognising and responding to sensory needs • Offers easy-to-implement, practical strategies for effective, short-term adjustments as well as long-term improvements to the sensory
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