light & sound

Improving the sensory experience

Stephen Hawking School in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets caters to the special needs of pupils between two and 11 years of age. The majority of the pupils attending the school have profound and multiple learning difficulties; a significant number also have additional sensory and physical impairments.

pupils. This involved rejuvenating the existing sensory/relaxation room – a basic padded area that had grown tired and drab in appearance. The task of interpreting the school’s aims and ambitions and transforming this into a more rewarding space was given to light and sound company Clarity.

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Some of the existing equipment such as the sound generator was re-used in creating a more user-friendly interface. A new sound system, colour changing LED lighting and a projection system was installed, along with an interactive games console linked up to the projection system. This provides clear large screen projection ability to assist with pupils’ perception and interaction. The school’s reception area has also been

refreshed. The entrance has a new audio system installed, enabling clear broadcasting of music and announcements, allowing playback in reception areas of music/tracks the children recognise as they arrive and leave the building. An LED lighting system allows staff to display preferred colours, so when children are

routine is an important aspect of the children’s development

arriving and leaving visually impaired pupils can recognise where they are. This is of particular importance to the school’s pupils to whom regular routine is a very important aspect of their development. In addition, a networked digital signage system capable of displaying a range of media enables staff to display their own images, video, RSS newsfeeds, or office

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NTERACTIVE and stimulating light and sound products have been installed to enhance the school environment for

content, scheduled to change to suit the needs of the school. A high quality audio system was installed in the school’s Main Hall, allowing the use of radio microphones, CD playback and MP3 playback – simultaneously if required. Clarity designed the system to be simple

Staff are able to utilise the technical improvements to directly benefit the pupils.

to operate, which allows it to be used in most lessons conducted in the hall, as well as for daily assemblies, open evenings and fun/play-times.

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