New sensory room for Slough Breakaway Centre
Slough Borough Council’s Breakaway Centre has turned a bare TV room into a brand new sensory sensation, all thanks to the money-raising efforts of children and staff at the residential home.
The centre started fund-raising in December last year with a Christmas raffle, and since then, has managed to generate £2,000 for the new sensory equipment. With the money raised they have bought bubble tubes, fibre optics, bean bags, a projector and CD player, finishing the room off with a glittering mirror-ball.
Rob Wratten, assistant manager at Slough Breakaway, is pleased with the tremendous effort all the children and staff have put in raising the funds. He said; “I am delighted at how we have been able to raise the money ourselves and transform the room.
“Seeing how enthusiastic the children were in choosing the new equipment was great. They are really making the most of the new space.”
The room itself is designed to be a relaxing and calming environment, where lights and sounds offer stimulation to children with learning disabilities.
Cllr David Munkley, commissioner for Slough education and children’s services, said; “I would like to congratulate the staff and residents of Breakaway for all the fund raising work they have done over the past few months.
“I'm sure the room will be enjoyed and used for many years to come.”
The Breakaway centre offers respite residential care for children with learning and behavioural difficulties between the ages of six and 18.
Slough Borough Council