Newsletter July 2026
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Sensory Meadow
Sensory Meadow Creating a sensory meadow from a patch of grass wasteland at Fairfield School was a great project to take on 7 years ago and we can now boast an amazing range of features and benefits for the students and the school environment. Here’s an outline of the features and benefits it currently offers:
Drive Deck
Drive Deck The Drivedeck is a powerful motivational tool for the safe, fun teaching and assessment of people with disabilities. Inspiring users by cultivating a sense of secure exploration, the Drivedeck encourages proactivity through the personal fulfillment of independent movement. Inclusive and flexible, the Drivedeck is accessible to all users regardless of existing seating provision.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning Outdoor learning is particularly beneficial for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities for several reasons and at Fairfield we have excellent outdoor learning facilities which ensure access to a wide range of activities. These include our own sensory meadow with sensory path and an outdoor classroom which can accommodate ambulant and wheelchair-bound
Jabadao
Jabadao Jabadao is Developmental Movement Play. This approach of Movement Play influences the importance of physical play in child development. At Fairfield we offer Jabadao in 1:1 and small group sessions with students from across the school. The sessions play based and are led by the students. Each Jabadao session can last up to 40
Rebound
Rebound Rebound is an exercise for pupils with a range of physical and learning disabilities. It is provided by specially trained staff who have undergone intensive rebound training within the specialist environment at Fairfield. Rebound is an evidence-based activity that significantly improves movement, co-ordination, tone, fitness and communication skills. Students who have Rebound recommended in
MATP
MATP Motor Activity Training Programme MATP is a programme specifically designed to enable pupils with severe profound and multiple impairments and/or complex needs to participate in sports activity within the Special Olympics. MATP at Fairfield School gives pupils an opportunity to challenge themselves as well as showcase the core set of four skills they have