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Embsay and Bolton Abbey Polar Express Sensory Coach

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Polar Express Sensory Coach

Published: 01 October 2023

Please follow the link to the details of an adapted version of Bolton Abbey’s Polar Express ride which is running on specific dates from November through to December. The website describes the experience as being “adapted to the best of our ability, ensuring a S.E.N. friendly environment”.
Sensory Pod Competition

Sensory Pod Competition

Published: 13 July 2021

Our entry for a new sensory pod is now live on Facebook.
Competition For a Sensory Pod

Competition For a Sensory Pod

Published: 18 June 2021

This week we have entered a competition to win a sensory pod for school. The competition will go live on Facebook soon and we need your votes!!
Lightopia Festival

Lightopia Festival

Published: 30 November 2020

To continue from last week’s blog post, the next Christmas event that I have found is the ‘Lightopia Festival Manchester’.
Inclusive Christmas Events

Inclusive Christmas Events

Published: 22 November 2020

As we continue the approach to Christmas, I have been looking to find inclusive Christmas events near school that may be of interest to our families.
Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Published: 15 November 2020

As the festive season approaches, I will be looking for Autism friendly activities and events that will be happening in and around the North West. This week I came across an event at Winter Funland, the largest winter wonderland in the UK
Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night

Published: 08 November 2020

We are looking at different festivals in school this half term and many classes have been learning about Bonfire Night. Classes been enjoying Bonfire night traditions such as a firework and bonfire sensory session in the studio and making chocolate apples to enjoy.
The Benefits of the Great Outdoors

The Benefits of the Great Outdoors

Published: 20 September 2020

Some of our children in the School for Autism have been enjoying learning outdoors this week.
Newfield's Therapy Dog!

Newfield's Therapy Dog!

Published: 14 September 2020

This September we have welcomed our new dog, Eddie, to school! Eddie is in training to be our school therapy dog.
Action For ASD

Action For ASD

Published: 26 March 2019

As April is Autism Awareness month, the charity ‘Action For ASD’ are holding an open morning for parents, carers and anyone else who may be interested in accessing their services. Please find information about the event in the link.
Autism and Sensory Integration

Autism and Sensory Integration

Published: 25 January 2019

Many of our children here at Newfield find it difficult to process everyday information properly. This can interfere with their learning, communication and general well being.
Welcome To Our Autism News Section

Welcome To Our Autism News Section

Published: 26 September 2018

We hope you like our new website and in particular our new Autism News section. Here we will be sharing some news and information about Autism with articles and events both locally and nationally that may be of interest.

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