The garden has been created at Daresbury Primary School with support from Castle Green Homes, which contributed £1,500 towards the project through its Mission Green initiative.
Kathryn Zuger, head teacher at Daresbury Primary School, said: “We’re committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports every child’s academic, social and emotional development.
Xander, Teddy, Ben (Image: Martin Hobby)
“Sensory-based activities play an important role in helping children to feel calm, focused and ready to learn, and we aim to make our learning environments accessible and engaging for all.
“With Castle Green’s support, we’ve been able to create a stimulating and inclusive outdoor space that encourages sensory exploration, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
“It’s a calming, interactive environment where children can collaborate, reflect and explore in different ways.
Xander, Luna, Ben, Teddy (Image: Martin Hobby)
“The garden also supports hands-on learning across the curriculum, including science, art and environmental studies.”
The garden was designed with input from teachers, parents and occupational therapists to ensure it meets the diverse needs of all pupils.
It includes a tactile zone, an auditory area with wind chimes, musical washboard and tambourine, and aromatic herbs offering calming scents.
Bella, Libby, Oliver, Isla, Gia, (Image: Martin Hobby)
Each section is designed to support multi-sensory engagement, providing children with a therapeutic, hands-on learning environment that complements and enhances traditional classroom instruction.
The funding from Castle Green Homes was part of the company’s Mission Green scheme, linked to its Bridgewater View development in the area.
Sian Pitt, sales director at Castle Green Homes, said: “Mission Green is a voluntary funding scheme, with an emphasis on sustainability, the environment, health and wellbeing and the sensory garden at Daresbury Primary School ticked all of those boxes.
Mr Craven, Hilary Turner, Bella, Oliver, Libby, Isla, Gia, (Image: Martin Hobby)
“It’s great to see how the school is promoting wellbeing and encouraging inclusivity with the creation of a universally accessible space that caters for a diverse range of needs.
“The sensory garden offers a calming environment where children can engage in activities to aid emotional regulation and mental health.”
A total of £5,000 in Mission Green funding was distributed among six good causes in the Daresbury area.
This is in addition to community investment, agreed during the planning process towards local infrastructure and services.
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