A sensory garden balancing stimulation and calm gave pupils with additional needs a rich, accessible space to explore, regulate and play together.
The school wanted an outdoor space that worked for pupils with a wide range of sensory and communication needs, somewhere to explore actively and to retreat and self-regulate.
The school wanted an outdoor space that worked for pupils with a wide range of sensory and communication needs, somewhere to explore actively and to retreat and self-regulate.
We designed a sensory garden combining height-adjustable water play, tactile and musical trails and scented planting with quiet, shaded calming spaces. Seamless, step-free surfacing lets wheelchair users move freely throughout.
Pupils have a single space that supports both active exploration and calm regulation, with accessible routes throughout so every child can take part alongside their classmates.
How to design an inclusive playground for SEN and special schools, covering accessible surfacing, wheelchair-friendly equipment, sensory zones and clear layouts.
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