Sensory Stories

Colourful and playful multi-sensory workshops designed for children and adults with complex learning needs. Using carefully chosen stories and a range of exploratory activities these sessions encourage the participation and creativity of all members of the group. Together we create a gentle and magical Story Space and set off on an exciting imaginative adventure. These workshops are held in schools or community settings and are 1 to 2 hours in length.

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"She has developed sensory stories and activities which leave space for the children to find and apply their own imaginations to the scenarios and resources she brings. The creative processes she devises make the children co-explorers, with magic and the unexpected being the driving forces in a totally inclusive experience. "
Mike Scott, Brays Special School, Birmingham.

Inset and Development Sessions

I offer inset sessions in Storytelling and Storymaking Skills, and creative sessions exploring Pupil Voice in Special Needs Settings.

"We have undertaken a rigorous enquiry into what "Pupil Voice" means in a Special School where communication is a barrier for the children. Carol has done important work, supported by leading experts in the field of Special Education."

Recent Projects include:

"Stories from the Web." Session at Oscott Manor School for 11-19s, with Birmingham Central Library.

"Pupil Voice." A three year research project at Brays Special School, Birmingham, a Schools of Creativity.

"Ice World." "Space." Projects exploring Creative Learning Environments at Brays School with Year Four.

"Den of Equality." Inclusive play sessions at The Rookery, Handsworth, Birmingham.

"Children's Voice, Children's Choice." Projects at Brays School: "The Story Fairy," with Year Six. "The Sound Makers," with Sarah Jenkinson, a visual artist, and Year Three. "The Cinderella Space," with Sarah Jenkinson and Year One.

“Stories with Movement and Music.” Storytelling Sessions for Inclusion Week at Orchard School, Sandwell.

"Reach for The Roots." A collaborative project with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Dame Ellen Pinsent School, Orchard School and others.

"The Old Man of the Sea." The Creative Apprentice Programme - with Aliss and Creative Partnerships. Project leading to a three day storytelling and storymaking project with Year 4 at Brays.