"One thing is for sure, and that is you cannot walk into Christmas activities with your eyes closed! What for most children is a time of excitement and fun, for others is sensory overload.
Our preparation for Christmas starts with that thought in mind. The school SENCo circulates a reminder in mid-November, a set of questions to consider about the pupils in our care. These include questions like:
* Do you know what Christmas is like for this child? What takes place? What traditions events will take place at home? Where? Who with?
* What sensory sensitivity issues might need to be considered?
* Does this child know what will happen in school? How will routines change? How will we share these with the children?"