New immersive sensory classroom provision opens at St Asaph school

Ysgol Glan Clwyd has recently completed work on its new immersive sensory classroom, which will be used to support ALN (additional learning needs) pupils.

The new room features three projectors, which project scenes onto three walls in the room, creating an immersive experience for users.

New immersive sensory room

LED light bars run along the top of the room, projecting the appropriate corresponding colour, adding to the immersive experience within the new classroom.

This new classroom has the ability to create interactive and engaging environments, which can be tailored to the unique needs of students, bringing a unique offering to the ALN provision at Ysgol Glan Clwyd.

Work on the project began during the February half-term, with alterations to the existing room including light blocking where needed and the removal of an adjoining door to another room. The room was then painted, and electrical work, installation of the projectors and the sound system was completed.

Built in scenes

The room is located in the Encil area, which is the behavioural support and ALN provision area of the school.

There is the ability to input custom scenes onto the walls, with roughly 20 built in scenes available at the moment.

The room will be used for one-to-one support but can also support small group sessions.

Additional training is now underway for staff to be able to expand the use of the classroom further.

Built in scene

Geraint Davies, Head of Education at Denbighshire County Council said:

“This will be a brilliant asset to the ALN team at Ysgol Glan Clwyd, and this new immersive classroom will be a great asset for the students also.

The work on this project began during the February half-term, and it’s great to see that this classroom is now complete, and ready to be used.”

Sian Alwen, Headteacher at Ysgol Glan Clwyd said:

“Ensuring that we provide the most progressive ALN support to our pupils is a priority for us. With the strong and dedicated teaching team here, a resource like this room offers specialist provision that will help smaller groups of pupils and individuals to overcome challenges.

We are extremely fortunate to have received this provision and are confident that many pupils will feel the benefit soon.”