New trampolines used as learning aid for special needs pupils
15/12/2009 Children at a school near Peterborough will be benefitting from new equipment, including trampolines, reports the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.
Wittering Primary School unveiled its new facilities this week , which are intended to improve movement and thinking skills of pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
The newspaper reports that there are a number of new facilities in the courtyard area, including tyre swings, trampolines and spinning boards.
Some experts believe that children with autism could benefit from using a trampoline. It is thought that the increased awareness of their own body can help with issues such as poor balance.
According to Autism Training Tools, trampolines can be used as a counting device, to increase skills in imitation or help children remember a sequence of actions.
Charlotte Blake, deputy-head teacher and SEN co-ordinator told the newspaper: "The sensory room and courtyard have enabled us to support our pupils to a level which most schools are unable to."
Staff at the school have also all received training in how to use the equipment properly.
Wittering Primary School unveiled its new facilities this week , which are intended to improve movement and thinking skills of pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
The newspaper reports that there are a number of new facilities in the courtyard area, including tyre swings, trampolines and spinning boards.
Some experts believe that children with autism could benefit from using a trampoline. It is thought that the increased awareness of their own body can help with issues such as poor balance.
According to Autism Training Tools, trampolines can be used as a counting device, to increase skills in imitation or help children remember a sequence of actions.
Charlotte Blake, deputy-head teacher and SEN co-ordinator told the newspaper: "The sensory room and courtyard have enabled us to support our pupils to a level which most schools are unable to."
Staff at the school have also all received training in how to use the equipment properly.
