Blog Author: Su Brannigan

One of our students from KS4C {Casey} went to do some work experience in another school with a student who is also Visually Impaired.

Ivy has been learning to use her Braille machine to communicate and is currently learning to use her cane so she can become more…

One of our students from KS4C {Casey} went to do some work experience in another school with a student who is also Visually Impaired.

Ivy has been learning to use her Braille machine to communicate and is currently learning to use her Cane so she can become more…

KS4C have started a new project working in the Sensory Garden in KS5, the greenhouse and the land at the front of school where the raised bed are.

Students are going to work on planting, weeding, reorganising of the tool shed, hanging baskets etc.

Some students have worked in gardens before…

Casey from KS4C has been working with her VI Tutor Claire.

Casey is continuing to work on her Braille which is another form of communication and will help towards her future Independence.

Casey practiced on different position techniques to help feel the Braille.

Students from KS4C took part in our department challenge, focusing on their environment, what they could hear, smell, see and feel.

Student worked as a team relaxing peacefully then drawing what they felt. This was part of our weekly challenge which earned us a Rainbow token for future…

Amelia worked really hard to create her own t-shirt for the last day in school before we break up for Easter.

Amelia even created a character of herself and her favourite toy “Monkey”. Brilliant Effort.

Students in KS4C took part in a discussion about Autism, they each played a part on how different things make them feel. Great team work by all.

Casey again worked with her tutor Carla to learn how to go up and down escalators safely.

Casey is Visually Impaired and she found this task the hardest but in true Casey style she faced her fears and with guidance and help from Carla, listening and following all instructions, Casey mastered…

Casey {Visually Impaired} has also been working with her tutor to learn how to go up and down stairs properly using her cane.

Casey was a little nervous as the stairs were steep but Casey used her confidence to overcome this and complete the task.

Again Casey asked the right questions and…

Casey has been working with her Tutor to learn how to use Escalators in the community as Casey is Visually Impaired.

Casey asked lots of questions and followed all her instructions, completing the task to helps Casey be more independent in the future.

Students in KS4 used their CLL lesson to discuss what they would like to do in their club time.

Students had a really good discussion on what would be needed, what it would cost, who would like it.

This was a task which they are working towards scores in their Gold Paper Exam.

Students from KS4C enjoyed a refreshing ride around the cycle track on the bikes. Students worked as a team, took turns and encouraged their friends. Great fun was had by all.