To mark Learning Disability Week, we are proud to highlight the powerful and creative work of our Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) team. Their dedication ensures that every person we support at Kisimul has the opportunity to connect, communicate, and…

Celebrating progress, independence, and personality at An Caladh As part of Learning Disability Week, we sat down with Bethany, or Beth, as she prefers to be called, to hear more about her life, her interests, and her incredible journey over…

Niall, an Assistant Educational Psychologist at Swinderby School, attended a two day 'Group Theraplay' course. He then began a new intervention at school, 'Sunshine Circles' based on these principles. The main aim of these sessions is to encourage feelings of…

At Calman College, we believe in the power of celebration to bring people together, and this year's Holi Festival was a shining example of that spirit. In March, our learners, the team, and community came together to mark this vibrant…

We're delighted to announce that, thanks to your incredible support, we've raised £600 for the National Autistic Society in honour of Autism Acceptance Month! At our core, we're committed to supporting autistic children and adults, and this cause is especially close to our hearts.…

Our Calman Colaiste provision is a specialist post-16 college for autistic learners who may have additional complex learning needs. The displays in the college showcase the impact of the curriculum on outcomes for learning. As you will see from the…

Following the success of our previous body and movement sessions, the Psychology team at Swinderby School wanted to encourage nature based therapeutic interactions. At the beginning of the Autumn term, Niall developed Forest school style sessions that was designed with…

This April, we're coming together to celebrate Autism Acceptance Week and show our support for autistic individuals and their families. It's a time to spread understanding, foster acceptance, and truly make a difference. By taking part in this 5K walk,…

Lily Grindrod, Life Practitioner at 11 St Mary's (Adult Services South) recently spent time with the Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) team. Lily is considering a career in SALT. Speech and Language Therapy are a specialist service within Kisimul's Therapeutic…

Welcome to the first issue of The Voice for 2024! In this issue, we reflect on what we achieved in 2023 and share some exciting plans for the year ahead... Download it here.