As we run through what is one of our busiest periods of our work calendar ( the other being Christmas) you will see that this blog has taken a while to create. We are delighted to say that this is because we have been so booked up that I simply haven’t the time ( or energy) to get on with it! But, here we are with LOADS to tell you so…
This half term I have been lucky enough to support the Priory school with their Forest school learning. Forest school is a child-centred inspirational learning process, that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting. As you can imagine, that’s right up our street!
The children ( and I ) have been able to see field mice at a safe/kind but close distance, pond dip, get to know the different species of moth and how to identify trees by their leaf formation. Couple this with lots of walking, being with friends and being at one with nature, the kids and I have LOVED IT! Thankyou to Mr Swain for allowing me joy of joining, I really appreciate it!
Guest speaking at the Coaching Circle.
Excitedly, I was invited to be the guest speaker at the most recent coaching circle meeting. The lovely Dan moody, who does so much for the community in the way of supporting and teaching sport , asked if I could talk about making school sporting events more neuroclusive. Dan is the School Sport Partnership Manager & School Games Organiser!!! Obviously, I jumped at the chance and we had the most brilliant morning. I wont go into too much detail as Dan and I may soon be recording a Podcast on this very topic 🤗 but we all got a lot from our session. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity and keep up the awesome work!!! 🙏
In school support
We are STILL dropping off SEN support goodies to local schools. It’s been 3 weeks since our first independent fundraiser and we are still sharing that love! THANKYOU SO MUCH!!! We have now donated lots of goodies to lots of schools/clubs but if you’d like to see all the deets please go to our TikTok to see your kindness in action! We are helping SO MANY kids because of YOU!!!!!
Our last job of this week was to support the Priory Schools KS2 sports day. Sports day is fun but can be loud and busy. There are often speakers, shouting and clapping – and sport can make you hot and sticky. Many kids can be easily overwhelmed in these environments and so we were there to support in any way we could!
We pitched up our tent, had fidgets and colouring ready. We had water, shade and plenty of opportunity to chat to those kids that were overwhelmed of just needed a breather.
WELL done Priory school for being so inclusive and understanding of ALL children’s differing needs!!! AWESOME!!!!