Wooden Spoon Merseyside Funds Sensory Room at Cavendish High School
MerseysideThis new project at Cavendish High School, a Sensory Space project containing a Sensory Room, in Merseyside, has been awarded a grant of £6,273. This project, designed to support young people with a range of special educational needs, is set to make a meaningful difference within the local community.
Cavendish High School is an outstanding school for young people aged 11–19 with special educational needs. The school converted to Academy status in 2014 and is designated for students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with SLD. Other needs may be considered through an Education, Health and Care Plan on an individual basis. All students at the school have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
This new Sensory Space, opened by Sammy Lee on the 13th November 2025, provides a calming, enriching environment designed to support students’ sensory regulation, communication, and overall wellbeing. The Sensory Room offers a safe, immersive space that helps students engage, relax, and develop essential skills.
This project was generously funded by a Wooden Spoon charity grant. Wooden Spoon proudly supports Cavendish High School’s commitment to creating nurturing environments that foster wellbeing and growth for young people with special educational needs.
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment 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 learning, development, and inclusion. With a strong track record of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to improve lives through physical, educational, and social projects. Through partnerships like this, the charity remains dedicated to making positive, lasting change.
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