Tyne Tunnel Unveils a New Sensory Tunnel at NCS
Tyne Tunnel recently came into Northern Counties School to see the new Sensory Tunnel, funded by and named after Tyne Tunnel. It's already a big hit with our students and we want to thank Tyne Tunnel so much for their contribution.
Students from Northern Counties School now have the chance to play in their own ‘Tyne Tunnel’ thanks to TT2.
Kindly funded by Tyne Tunnel, this bespoke Sensory Tunnel enables pupils aged 3-16 to explore their senses, improve their motor skills, and find a calming space. It’s already a big hit, offering a fun and safe environment for learning, playing, and transitioning between lessons.
Situated in the playground round the back at Northern Counties, the tunnel has multiple colours, mirrors and musical elements inside, offering students the chance to use it both in and out of lessons. Within lessons, the Tunnel can help to improve pupil’s visual, auditory and tactile processing skills. Out of lessons, the calming sensory environment offers a safe space for learners during times of distress or dysregulation.
(Pictured above, pupils using the musical instruments within the Sensory Tunnel, graciously donated by Tyne Tunnel).聽
Andrew McGreevy, Director of Business Development at The 麻豆社 Foundation, said: 鈥淲e are over the moon with our new facility. It makes a world of difference for our children by providing an opportunity to discover and embrace different textures, colours and sounds in a safe, fun environment, outdoors in the fresh air. I want to express a heartfelt thank you to TT2 鈥 this equipment is going to bring a lot of joy and learnings for generations to come.鈥
Chief Operating Officer at TT2, Shaun Simmons, said: 鈥淲hen we heard we could play a part in supporting children to learn and develop we were delighted to help. It has been enjoyable working with the Foundation to bring the tunnel to life.鈥
You can see the Tunnel in action, as well as members of TT2 interacting with our students in the photos below:
We want to thank Tyne Tunnels again for the contribution, and look forward to working together again in the future.