SENsations Learning Support

Many of you may be looking for summer schemes suitable for your neurodivergent children.

This year we are only running a limited program for preschoolers (which is already fully booked).

If you are looking for an alternative, I can highly recommend the amazing sharon and Elizabeth from AUthenTISM!

These ladies have organised and staffed our own summer schemes in the past, and are putting on a fabulous programme this summer.

I know spaces are going to be snapped up quickly, so get booking!!

Wow, what a wild rollercoaster the past few weeks have been!
It is officially time to step away from the screens.

We are going "free range" and turning off the tech!

We are so excited for our Summer Scheme to start soon. We have so many amazing things planned to help your little ones make new friends and build social connections.

Get ready for fun and big laughs. IF you would like a space contact us at [email protected]

Who is ready for summer?!

Due to overwhelming demand, we have had to close applications for our preschool summer scheme.

Parents who submitted forms will hear by the end of the week if they are being offered a place!

Summer scheme announcement!!

As part of our ongoing work providing preschool placements for EA pupils with complex needs, we are committed to providing social value to those families and children with SEN.

As part of that commitment , we are delighted to be providing a *FREE 2 week* therapeutic summer scheme for:

- children entering preschool or p1 in September 2026
- who are statemented or are going through the statementing process
- who could benefit from preparation for starting a new specialist placement.

Our scheme is based in The Nest in carryduff. Children will enjoy lots of outside and sensory play, as well as being introduced to common school routines like having snack, circle time, table top activities and sharing space with other children and adults.

Our team have a wealth of experience and are fully committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment which gives your little one a happy and positive introduction to an educational experience.

Places are EXTREMELY limited. Email [email protected] for an application form.

Our team were SO delighted to get this text from one of our proud mummies on Saturday!

Her little guy has been with us just a few weeks, having struggled at a few other schools. This little man doesn’t communicate with words just yet, so you can imagine the excitement for his mum and all of our team to hear he said “hug”! His very FIRST WORD!! And what a gorgeous one to start with!

Hug is a very important word at the nest. Happiness and nurture come first for us.

Well done wee man! We can’t wait to see what else you can do!!

She did it!!!!

4hr16.49 Éile you smashed it!!!!

All your friends (big and little) are SO proud of you today.

Get on the fizz 🍾 🥂

One last big push before our super psych student hits the streets tomorrow, running the FULL belfast marathon in aid of sensations nest.

If you can spare even a pound we would be so grateful!! 🙏🏻

Go Éile, go!! We’re so proud of you!!
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https://gofund.me/2105b1e32

Many of you will know our amazing Sharon, who has been with us since the very beginning.
Sharon is a super talented behaviour therapist, and she and our other good friend Elizabeth have taken the brave step of setting up their own much needed school holiday service.

Thankfully sharon is still with us, working away on other projects, but we wish her and Elizabeth the very best of luck with AUthenTism!!

Sharon and Elizabeth will be running summer schemes this year that I’m sure lots of you will be interested in.

Also watch this space for news of our own schemes which we will let you know more about tomorrow.

In the meantime, please join me in giving the girls the very best of good luck wishes! I know you’re going to do amazing things. X # # #
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Our two newest boys at Sensations Nest, loving life!!

Happiness is always our no.1 goal at the nest. Learning starts at the bottom, and until our pupils are feeling happy, relaxed and safe, the curriculum can wait!

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