Once again, we came together to celebrate something truly special - our people. The Kisimul Annual Awards Night was an unforgettable evening dedicated to recognising the exceptional talent, dedication and spirit of our teams, and this year's theme was… The…

Today, on Makaton International Awareness Day, we're proud to join the global community in raising awareness of Makaton – a unique language programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate. At Kisimul, Makaton isn't just something we…

Earlier this month, Swinderby School held its much-anticipated Sports Day, a celebration of movement, joy and inclusion for our wonderful learners. Designed with sensory-friendly activities and individual pacing in mind, the event was a resounding success. Young people participated in…

Last week, we had the absolute honour of celebrating our amazing learners at the Acacia and Swinderby School Graduation! It was a joyful event filled with smiles, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. Families joined us to mark…

Once again, this year we proudly exhibited at a highly successful Autism and ADHD Show, drawing attendees from across the community to celebrate neurodiversity, share resources, and foster greater understanding of autism. The event featured an engaging programme of talks…

We caught up with Head of People, Lizzie Petty, fresh from her overnight visit with the night team at Petworth and asked her about the experience. "It was amazing. I was lucky to be able to sit down with the…

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…