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Schools play a vital role in promoting sustainability while providing engaging and comfortable environments for students. One effective way to enhance outdoor spaces is by incorporating recycled plastic furniture. Made from repurposed plastic waste, these eco-friendly products offer numerous benefits, making them an excellent choice for schools looking to improve their outdoor areas.

Thousands of pupils across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to benefit from a significant £740 million investment by the UK government. This funding, part of a wider £6.7 billion education budget, aims to enhance accessibility and support within mainstream schools, ensuring that children with SEND receive the assistance they need to thrive.

For individuals with autism, sensory input plays a crucial role in daily life. The Bespoke Autism Sensory Pack is designed to provide the right tools for sensory regulation, relaxation, and engagement—wherever they are needed. Whether at home, in school, or in therapy, this pack helps individuals feel calm, focused, and supported.

Thousands of pupils across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to benefit from a significant £740 million investment by the UK government. This funding, part of a wider £6.7 billion education budget, aims to enhance accessibility and support within mainstream schools, ensuring that children with SEND receive the assistance they need to thrive.

Imagine a sandbox that reacts to your every move, transforming landscapes in real time, displaying oceans, mountains, and volcanoes at the touch of your hand. This is the magic of the Augmented Reality Interactive Sandbox—a groundbreaking innovation that blends physical play with digital enhancement to create an immersive and educational experience like never before.

Physical development is a cornerstone of early childhood education. In these formative years, children’s bodies and motor skills are rapidly growing and evolving. Outdoor play offers a unique environment where children can engage in a variety of activities that promote physical development in ways that indoor settings often can't. The benefits of outdoor play extend beyond just physical health; they also contribute to cognitive, social, and emotional growth. This blog explores practical tips and product recommendations to enhance physical development through outdoor play for young children.

South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen has redefined patient care in its Emergency Department (ED) by introducing a state of the art sensory room. This initiative, which recently won an award for "Low Cost High Impact" at the Design in Mental Health 2024 awards, showcases the transformative potential of sensory spaces in healthcare settings. This case study explores the collaborative efforts, challenges, solutions, and outcomes of this project, highlighting the critical role of sensory environments in enhancing patient well-being.

South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen has redefined patient care in its Emergency Department (ED) by introducing a state of the art sensory room. This initiative, which recently won an award for "Low Cost High Impact" at the Design in Mental Health 2024 awards, showcases the transformative potential of sensory spaces in healthcare settings. This case study explores the collaborative efforts, challenges, solutions, and outcomes of this project, highlighting the critical role of sensory environments in enhancing patient well-being.

This case study examines the comprehensive furniture supply and fitting project undertaken by our furniture team at Creative Activity for the new campus of Northern Regional College (NRC) in Coleraine, set to open in September 2024 for the new acedemic year. Fully funded by the Department for the Economy, the new campus features state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance the teaching and learning environment for both Further and Higher Education.

St. Columban’s Primary School in Kilkeel has been a pioneer in creating inclusive learning environments. Over the past two years, they have collaborated with Creative Activity to develop state-of-the-art sensory facilities to support children with diverse learning needs. This case study explores the journey, challenges, solutions, and outcomes of this transformative project.

Early Learning Montessori, identified the need to further improve their outdoor facilities, particularly due to the recent addition of their new afterschool club. The school sought to create a playground that would be inclusive and cater to all age groups, ensuring that children could enjoy the space regardless of their age.

Sensory rooms have long been proven to be transformative spaces that cater to individuals with diverse sensory needs. At Creative Activity group, we specialise in creating bespoke and tailored sensory environments to provide a range of therapeutic, relaxing and stimulating experiences that assist with improving the overall well-being of children and adults using the space.