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Inclusion bases in schools guidance - published today by Department for Education
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusion-bases-in-schools?es_c=68449A39981549EEB5993D0CB99FC262&es_cl=F780618E2A20A5CCF8DA55B043AAEF3D&es_id=ph7%c2%a322

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☀️🏫With the summer holidays approaching, many children face changes to their usual routines.
Join Birgit Forstmaier-James, our Occupational Therapist, for an unmissable webinar. She’ll share practical advice and supportive strategies to help you support your child navigate transitions and change with confidence.

Register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w88QT0

🌟 What Are Sensory Breaks?
Sensory breaks are intentional, planned periods during the day designed to help recalibrate the nervous system. 🧠✨
These breaks allow individuals to engage in activities that promote sensory processing, providing much-needed downtime to reset and recharge.

Whether in classrooms, workplaces, or at home, sensory breaks are essential in environments that might inadvertently lead to sensory overload. 🌈

They are particularly helpful for individuals with sensory processing challenges, but the benefits can be felt by anyone looking to maintain balance in a stimulating world.

🛠️ Why Are They Important?

Sensory breaks:
Help manage and prevent sensory overload. 🚦
Improve focus, mood, and overall well-being. 🌈😊
Create opportunities for self-regulation and calm. 🧘‍♂️
Support better engagement in daily activities, especially for those with sensory processing difficulties.

These breaks are simple to implement and incredibly effective. The best part? They don’t require any special equipment or elaborate setups.

📥 Download Your Free List of Sensory Breaks! Ready to make sensory breaks a part of your day? Grab this compiled a FREE PRINTABLE list of 50 sensory breaks that require no special equipment. 🖨️✨
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This Summer Holidays, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is offering free spaces for children in who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, to enjoy enriching experiences and nutritious food.
Approximately 20,000 HAF eligibility vouchers are being sent to families.
Vouchers offer 64 hours of access, for no charge, to a HAF scheme during the summer holidays, subject to availability.
Find out more here: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/.../holiday-activities...

The HAF Programme is now open for the Summer Holidays
Please see the Flyer

With temperatures soaring across the UK, it’s important to remember that not all children recognise when their bodies are becoming too hot.

Children with interoceptive differences may not notice feelings of thirst, overheating, or discomfort. They might keep running, playing, or wearing extra layers long after their body is telling them to cool down.

Regular drink reminders, access to shade, cooling breaks, and water-rich foods such as watermelon, melon, oranges, grapes, and strawberries can make a real difference during periods of extreme heat.

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