We recently visited the Northern Counties School in Jesmond to see the results of our donation to The Percy Hedley Foundation.
Northern Counties School, part of The Percy Hedley Foundation, provides specialist education to children with disabilities aged three to 19.
As part of our Community Fund, we have donated a sustainable shed and sensory tunnel to enhance the students’ learning experience at the Jesmond site.
The shed is an integral feature of the Northern Counties outdoor learning Forest School, where students participate in hands-on activities such as wood whittling, carving, and cooking over an open fire.
The sensory tunnel, based on a bespoke replica of the Tyne Tunnel, provides a calming sensory environment to aid students when they become dysregulated. The installation was crafted to enhance visual, auditory, and tactile processing, alongside boosting both fine and gross motor abilities.
TT2 employees were able to see both the shed and sensory tunnel in use by students of the school, which have become a staple within everyday learning.
Martin Lonergan, Headteacher of Northern Counties School, said:
“TT2’s generous donations have had a transformative effect on our learners at Northern Counties. The addition of both the sensory tunnel and shed has significantly enriched the learning environment, offering our students peaceful spaces where they can engage in meaningful activities.
“Contributions like these are crucial in enhancing our services and ensuring we continue to improve the lives of our students to the fullest extent. We’re incredibly grateful to TT2.”
Learn more about TT2’s support within the community here.