Physical Team

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. […]

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 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

After School Sports Club Fairfield currently offers an after-school sports club every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This provides additional opportunities for students to partake in physical activities and develop their physical skills and fitness. The clubs are supported by Sports Premium funding  which facilitates school staff to lead and support students in a range of

Physical Team Walrus The Walrus is an Inflatable air cushion which is used for positioning, relaxing, social stimulation, and engaging individual pupils in effective communication activities. Pupils show anticipation, independent moving and kicking, vocalisations, eye contact and facial expressions The walrus is good as it also works on postural adjustments, motor planning and sensory stimulation.

Physical Team Premier League Primary Stars Using the strength of the Premier League and Huddersfield Town Football Club, our Premier League Primary Stars programme aims to inspire our students  to learn, be active and develop important life skills both in and out of the classroom. The Huddersfield Town Foundation delivers bespoke Premier League Primary Stars

Physical Team Soft Play At Fairfield School we have a soft play area which is well used and popular with the students. Soft play provides a safe, fun environment for students, supporting their physical programme.  It gives students the confidence to try new things in a soft, safe environment. Our soft play space has dimmed

Swimming Sessions with Kirklees Active Leisure Students at Fairfield School are able to access swimming lessons at a local  Kirklees Active Leisure Centre and although  this is not an expectation for all students, the individual needs of students are taken into consideration as to how they will benefit from these regular sessions. Swimming has many

Physical Team Hydro Fairfield School has its own hydro pool on site. Hydro  involves stimulation and gentle exercise in warm water, incorporated multi-sensory equipment such as lighting and sound to stimulate the senses. Hydro offers tangible benefits to the health and well-being of children and young people with a range of disabilities and health conditions:

ABC (Agility, Balance and Coordination) ABC sessions consist of a sensory circuit of various activities to promote pupil’s agility, balance and co-ordination. The sessions are planned for each morning in the hall for focused children to access. Activities support individuals in self-regulation, body awareness and co-ordination. Activities involve balancing, climbing, exercise bike, work benches, skipping,