Special Educational Needs
This page contains information that may be of benefit to some of our parents. If you would like any more information regarding anything on this page, or about anything else to do with SEN, then please contact our school SENCO, Mr. Chris England either via the school office (tel: 0151 228 4222), or email (c.england@knottyashprimary.co.uk).
Cubbie: A Year of Positive Change at Knotty Ash
Last year, Lydiate Learning Trust invested in a Cubbie sensory pod for Knotty Ash Primary School to support regulation, focus and inclusion. Students are now calmer, teachers see quicker recovery after dysregulation, and the overall learning climate is more purposeful and less reactive.
Cubbie is a smart sensory regulation pod designed to help pupils manage sensory input of light, sound and visuals to reduce stress and re-engage with learning. Short, personalised sessions are used before or after challenging points in the school day to reset, regulate and return to class ready to participate.
Anxiety has fallen for children who struggled in busy spaces and teachers report fewer disruptions, smoother routines, and stronger engagement after Cubbie sessions.
The pod has become part of daily practice, supporting inclusion in a practical, visible way.
Mrs. Kerr, SENDCO and Year 5 Teacher, said: “The Cubbie has become an essential support in our toolkit. Children return to class regulated and ready to learn, rather than distressed or withdrawn. It has shifted our approach from firefighting behaviour to proactively supporting regulation.”
Mr. England, Head of School added: “Installing the Cubbie was a decisive investment in inclusion. It helps our pupils feel safe, calm and capable, and that directly strengthens learning. It has earned its place in school life.”
A student commented: “The Cubbie helps me calm down and helps me get focussed again.”
