South Hill College
South Hill College
Education and Services for People with Autism (ESPA)
Education and Services for People with Autism (ESPA)
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Weekly 1:1 and Small group sessions incorporating:
Physical Movement and Mobility challenges
Cognitive Challenges
A range of sensory props (helping to develop fine and gross motor skills)
Makaton signing, supporting to develop sign recognition/understanding, physical demonstration and use in other contexts.
Relaxation through music, and sensory objects.
The Croft Centre
The Croft Centre
Education and Services for People with Autism (ESPA)
Education and Services for People with Autism (ESPA)
Weekly group sessions:
Mind, Mobility & Makaton
Physical movement, mobility and Cognitive challenges to promote healthy bodies and minds. As well as incorporating Makaton signing and singing to increase signing vocabulary and aid communication.
Dance & Fitness
Exploring a range of different styles, aspects and themes to maintain intertest, with an overall goal of promoting wellbeing.
Yoga & Relaxation
Exploring both floor based and chair based yoga positions, working on body awareness, posture, alignment and strength. As well as use of the breath and allowing the body to relax and unwind through story meditiations and music.
Parkinson's UK
Parkinson's UK
Worked in collaboration with Parkinson's UK to offer seated exercises sessions for both those living with Parkinson's and their carers.
The Box Youth Project
The Box Youth Project
Worked with The Box to incorporate Dance into there programme across all the classes, to increase accessibility and opportunity for people to participate in Dance sessions as well as being part of Dance performances.
In 2023 we worked together to put on a Christmas Performance and in 2024 we collaborated again to showcase a bigger performance based on the Environment and Climate Change which was held in 2025. All performances also incorporated a Makaton element to increase everyone's knowledge and awareness of this too.
Also worked with The Box to offer dance sessions during the school holidays.
Learning a new way CIC
Learning a new way CIC
Work with Learning a new way CIC at various intervals throughout the year, offering Dance, Sensory and Makaton sessions as part of their holiday clubs.
Also worked with them to offer a Staff Development session, whereby we focused on learning Makaton Signs as well as calming/regulating activities and ideas for them to implement within their sessions.
Darlington Association on Disability
Darlington Association on Disability
Work with Darlington Association on Disability to plan and deliver Inclusive Dance Sessions for a range of ages.
The Sensory Place
The Sensory Place
Worked with The Sensory Place in various ways, previously ran sessions which focussed on learning Makaton and enhancing social skills through songs, use of props and dancing.
As well as creating Makaton videos for them based on various topics such as the Seasons and key events throughout the year; which they then share with their network of families and people whom they support.
Other Collaborations:
Other Collaborations:
Danceversity, maternity cover for inclusive dance sessions.
Waves, offering inclusive dance session
EVENTS
EVENTS
So grateful to have been a part of these amazing events
NEUROFEST 2025
NEUROFEST 2025
At the Life Centre, Newcastle, it was a pleasure to be a part of this event organised by Katie Toner from Unite Club. A great event to meet people and collaborate with other organisations and charities.
Our Place, Our Say
Our Place, Our Say
Skills for People, held a brilliant event for neurodiverse people, there was lots going on throughout the day, I held a dance workshop with a lovely group of people.
Making Sense Together
Making Sense Together
Darlington Council's inclusive event in the Market Square 2025, was a joy to be a part of, engaged with so many wonderful people, lots of fun was had in a safe, welcoming environment.
If you are interested and want to chat about how we could collaboate, then please do get in touch, it would be great to hear from you!
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