The Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Education has officially opened a new therapy room at Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach.
Kirsty Williams AM, Cabinet Secretary for Education, unveiled the “rebound therapy room” on a recent visit to the special educational needs school.
The new room contains a sunken trampoline which will be used to provide therapeutic exercise and recreation for pupils with a wide range of disabilities at the school. The therapy room will also be used by pupils with mild to severe disabilities, including dual sensory impairment and autistic spectrum disorder.
Rebound therapy is used to facilitate movement, promote balance, promote and increase or decrease in muscle tone, promote relaxation, promote sensory integration, improve fitness and exercise tolerance, as well as improving communication skills.
Ian Elliott MBE, headteacher at Trinity Fields School said: “On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors at Trinity Fields School, I would like to thank Caerphilly County Borough Council for supporting this very exciting development.
“The new rebound therapy facility will provide fantastic opportunities for the pupils to experience enhanced movement patterns, therapeutic positioning, exercise and recreation while at the school.
“Each child will have a specific programme development for them by the rebound instructor and will work with the instructor to develop the skills required to complete their targeted goals.
“I am also very grateful to the ongoing support from parents, staff and governors.”
Cllr Derek Havard, Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, said: “I am delighted that through funding provided by Caerphilly County Borough Council, Trinity Fields School now has a fantastic new rebound therapy room.”