Special Needs

At the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park, we run a programme of activities for people with physical and sensory disabilities.

Child in sensory room at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde ParkThe centre is accessible to all ages and abilities and the design of the building and surrounding nature trails include various DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant features. Enquire about a visit today.

What’s on offer?

  • A secure, fenced garden bursting with flowers, trees, bugs and bees.  Guests can explore the grounds with their senses, discovering the sounds, colours and smells of nature
  • Two bright and airy Discovery rooms which open onto a wooden decking area, which can be used as outdoor work areas during the warmer months
  • A fully fitted sensory room where guests can experience sensory stimulation including soft rugs, bean bags, tactile surfaces and various light stimuli including the bubble tube, UV lights and fibre-optic lights
  • Raised flower beds for horticultural activities such as planting, weeding and plant care
  • Two ponds which can be used for studying wildlife, one of which is raised for easy access
  • A range of activity sessions personalised to suit your group.

Facilities to help you with your visit

  • Ramped access to all areas of the building and gardens
  • A fully equipped sensory room
  • Disabled toilet facilities
  • Use of a hoist to enable access to and from a wheelchair if needed
  • Education staff to help provide a guided activity session

Guided activity sessions

Entrance poles at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOutWe offer guided sessions where an experienced education officer will lead an activity for your groups for people with sensory deprivation and moderate to severe learning needs.

We work with you to ensure that the session suits the needs of your group in terms of content, activity level and duration. Carers and group leaders must attend all guided sessions with their group.

Enquire about a visit

Bring your students to the Isis Education Centre to uncover, discover and be inspired by the natural world.

Enquire here, it'll only take you a minute, and we'll be into about availability as soon as we can.

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