Author: Jen Köhler
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International Day of Sign Languages
September 23rd is the International Day of Sign Languages! Today there are more 300 different types of sign languages used mainly by people who are deaf or hard of hearing, but also those who can’t physically speak or otherwise struggle to engage in spoken conversation. Sign Language is essential for the over 150.000 people in…
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Weekly Highlights
This week the students achieved some awesome things: One student explored how the Makey Makey works and used his knowledge of conductors and circuits to build a working Makey Makey keyboard, that he could use as a piano and to play pinball! Some students finished their “All About Me” art, showing off who they are…
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Have You Heard of… Teen Sleep Hub?
Teen Sleep Hub is a website owned by The Sleep Charity. The Sleep Charity provides information and support on how to get a good night’s sleep, common disorders affecting sleep and life style choices we can make to improve our sleep. The NHS recommends a minimum of 8h of sleep per night for 12-18 year…
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Weekly Highlights
It’s the first full week back and we hit the ground running!It’s been a great week of getting to know each other and getting started so here are some of the awesome things students and staff have achieved this week: After finishing her training Louiza passed her final Family THRIVE exam, making her a licensed…
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Have You Heard of… YoungMinds?
YoungMinds is a UK charity supporting young people with their mental health. Their mission is very clear: no young person should feel alone with their mental health. Navigating life as a young person can be an incredibly difficult task and talking about their feelings can be a daunting task for the young person and the…
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While our students are at SB it is our goal to support them as best as we can.When they are not here, their well-being and mental health is still very important to us. Navigating life as a young person or teenager can be complicated and confusing, but luckily there are countless websites, organisations and charities…
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Welcome Back!
After a lovely, long summer we’re ready to get started here at SB. Over the summer holidays a few things have changed and improved so here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from the new year here: With one of the upstairs rooms converted into a beauty room we are now able to offer…
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Highlights 15th-19th July
During the last week before the summer holidays there was still lots of fun to be had here at SB! This week the students had a great time socialising, chatting and -most importantly- becoming the best at Wii Bowling! Every day this week you could hear laughter and talking coming from the Art and Games…
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Highlights 8th-12th July
Just because we’re getting to the end of term doesn’t mean the students aren’t still working hard! It’s been a super creative week at SB! Some students worked hard on making 3D models for their art sessions. They created a lovely range of models and used a variety of different materials to make their visions…
