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…

Fionn House is one of our existing properties that has been undergoing some renovations recently. You might have seen some activity on site whilst on your way into Swinderby. We have been busy making repairs to the roof and are…

Occupational Therapy Assistants Biba and Marie have been instrumental in introducing the transformative power of Yoga to individuals we support. Last year, their dedication led them to complete a Special Yoga course, driven by the desire to extend its benefits…