Introducing Our Brand New Sensory Bathroom: A New Tool for Regulation!
We are absolutely delighted to announce that our new Sensory Bathroom is now complete and fully operational! This bespoke, specialised space is a fantastic new resource designed to support the unique needs of our children and young people.
A huge thank you goes out to the maintenance team for their hard work and dedication in getting this incredible room ready.
More Than Just a Bathroom: A Regulation Tool
The Sensory Bathroom is much more than a standard facility; it is a dedicated therapeutic environment. It’s designed specifically as a powerful tool for self-regulation and de-escalation, providing targeted sensory input in a controlled, safe setting.
This resource allows our children and young people to engage with different sensory elements to help manage anxiety, calm heightened emotions, or simply find a quiet, predictable space when needed.
@witham.prospect.school SENSORY BATHROOM REVEAL! ✨ We're so excited to share our brand-new Sensory Bathroom—this amazing space is now ready to support all our children and young people! This room is a safe haven designed to help manage big feelings and stress. It’s full of controlled sensory input: Visual Calm: Mesmerising bubble tubes and soft, adjustable lighting help the eyes focus and the mind quiet down. Auditory Peace: We can play gentle, calming sounds to help everyone self-regulate quickly. It's a fantastic new resource that builds confidence and gives every young person a specialised tool to get grounded when they need it most! #SensoryRoom #CalmSpace #SelfRegulation #Wellbeing #NewResource ♬ Glow – nimino
What Makes Our Sensory Bathroom Special?
The room is equipped with a range of features, all controllable from a central unit, allowing for a personalised sensory experience:
- Adjustable Lighting: You can press the switch to turn the lights on , and turn the switch to adjust the brightness/dimmer. The room also features LED lights which can be controlled via the Sensory Control Unit.
- You can select the LED colour from a dial inside the Sensory Control Unit or press the middle button to set the colour to automatically change.
- Visual Effects (Projector & Waterfall): The Sensory Control Unit also operates a projector and a waterfall (bubble panel). You can use the remote found inside the unit to change the colours of the waterfall , or select the ‘auto’ button for a colour sequence.
- Bubble Machine: This is also controlled from the Sensory Control Unit. (Note: It needs refilling with a mix of water and solution located in the non-consumables cupboard when bubbles run out) .
- Integrated Technology: The bathroom has Alexa built-in. You can simply say ‘Alexa’ to activate and ask it to play music.
- The Shower & Bidet: The shower features both a main shower head and a rainfall shower, which can be used individually or together, and the temperature can be adjusted up to a safe maximum of 42°C. The toilet includes a bidet function operated by a lever on the side.
Looking Ahead
We look forward to seeing the significant positive impact this new resource will have on our children and young people’s regulation, confidence, and overall well-being. This investment underscores our commitment to providing the specialised environment needed for every student to thrive.
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