Trampoline helps disabled youngsters feel benefits of outdoor play
19/10/2010 Disabled children are enjoying a variety of outdoor play activities and games at Beaulieu House care facility on the Isle of Wight, which boasts a trampoline to promote the benefits of exercising outdoors.
According to the Isle of Wight County Press, Ofsted inspectors made a surprise visit to the Newport respite centre in August, reporting that the centre provided an 'outstanding' level of care for youngsters with severe disabilities.
Al Porter, a nearby resident, told the newspaper how his disabled son Jason had been enjoying the facilities at Beaulieu for six years, spending one night each week riding his bike and on the centre's trampoline.
"We are so grateful for how they care for our boy — this place is a lifeline for us because Jason loves coming here and we know he is happy and safe," Mr Porter added.
Earlier this month, a primary school head teacher from Wales suggested that a mixture of both indoor and outdoor play activities helped lead to better learning outcomes for children.
According to the Isle of Wight County Press, Ofsted inspectors made a surprise visit to the Newport respite centre in August, reporting that the centre provided an 'outstanding' level of care for youngsters with severe disabilities.
Al Porter, a nearby resident, told the newspaper how his disabled son Jason had been enjoying the facilities at Beaulieu for six years, spending one night each week riding his bike and on the centre's trampoline.
"We are so grateful for how they care for our boy — this place is a lifeline for us because Jason loves coming here and we know he is happy and safe," Mr Porter added.
Earlier this month, a primary school head teacher from Wales suggested that a mixture of both indoor and outdoor play activities helped lead to better learning outcomes for children.
