New Sensory Room helps children at St Teresa’s Catholic Primary
West MidlandsSt Teresa’s Catholic Primary Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, a Sensory Room focusing on creating a calm and therapeutic environment for children with additional needs, has been awarded a grant of £5,000 from Wooden Spoon Charity. This initiative, aimed at supporting children with sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, trauma or communication difficulties, is set to make a meaningful impact on the local community by giving children a chance to learn, self-regulate and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
About St Teresa’s Catholic Primary Wolverhampton
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary Academy has long been at the heart of the Parkfields community in Wolverhampton, providing an inclusive and nurturing education for its pupils. The school is committed to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they may face.
In recent years, the school has worked tirelessly to strengthen both its educational provision and wider pastoral support. Inspectors praised the school’s commitment to ensuring “every child [has] equal access to an exceptional Catholic education”, while School of Sanctuary recognition highlighted its culture of welcome, inclusion and safety for all pupils and families. (City of Wolverhampton Council)
This new sensory room will provide a calm, safe and therapeutic environment designed to support children who may become overwhelmed in a busy school setting. Replacing the school’s current temporary provision — a veranda space between two buildings — the dedicated room will enable pupils to explore sensory experiences, regulate emotions and receive tailored interventions in a secure and nurturing setting.
The project will have a profound impact on children who struggle with sensory processing, communication or emotional regulation, helping them feel more settled, confident and ready to engage with learning. For many pupils, having access to a purpose-built sensory space can make the difference between feeling anxious and isolated, and feeling understood, included and able to succeed.
The school’s commitment to inclusion was recently recognised when staff and pupils were praised for creating “an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, heard and encouraged” following its School of Sanctuary accreditation. (City of Wolverhampton Council)
Funded by a generous Wooden Spoon Charity grant, this sensory room project aligns with Wooden Spoon’s commitment to creating inclusive and supportive environments that foster well-being, confidence and growth for children and young people facing disadvantage or living with additional needs.
About Wooden Spoon
Wooden Spoon Charity is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Committed to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create opportunities for these individuals.
With a strong history of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon strives to improve lives through physical, educational and social projects.
Through collaborations like this, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to bring about positive, lasting change in communities.
Get Involved
Support sensory room projects like this across the UK and Ireland by donating to Wooden Spoon or learn more at www.woodenspoon.org.uk.