Cheer Starz has opened a brand-new sensory room designed for children and adults with additional needs. The facility is self-contained, featuring a private entrance and dedicated welfare facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. The room is equipped with a wide range of specialised sensory tools, each catering to different sensory needs and supporting various aspects of development, regulation, and engagement.

How the Equipment Supports Additional Needs:

Light and Sound Panels – Provide visual and auditory stimulation to support sensory integration, helping individuals who may be under-responsive or over-responsive to sensory input.
Dark Room – Offers a calming, low-stimulation space for individuals who may become overwhelmed by bright lights and noise, aiding self-regulation.
Sensory Swing – Supports vestibular regulation, helping with balance, coordination, and calming overstimulated nervous systems.
Peanut Balls – Encourage movement and core strength development while aiding proprioceptive input for body awareness and muscle tone.
Water Bed – Provides gentle, soothing movement and deep pressure stimulation to help with relaxation and body awareness.
Fibre Optic Tails – Offer visual and tactile stimulation, promoting focus, engagement, and relaxation.

Sensory Panels – Provide different textures and interactive elements to enhance tactile exploration and fine motor development.
Ball Pool – Supports proprioceptive input, body awareness, and motor planning while offering a fun and engaging experience.
Sensory Fidget Toys & Handheld Sensory Toys – Help with focus, self-regulation, and calming techniques, particularly for individuals with ADHD, autism, or anxiety.
Sensory Mirrors – Encourage visual engagement and self-recognition, supporting cognitive and social development.
Textures & Projections – Enhance sensory exploration and create immersive, engaging environments tailored to individual needs.

This sensory room provides a safe and inclusive space where individuals can regulate their sensory needs, develop key motor and cognitive skills, and engage in meaningful sensory experiences tailored to their unique requirements.

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Sensory Room Middlesbrough

Cheer Starz Academy provides a dedicated sensory room in Middlesbrough designed to support babies, children, adults, and families with a wide range of sensory needs, including SEND. You enter a calm, nurturing environment designed to help individuals relax, explore, and feel at ease. Our sensory room offers sessions that support regulation, movement, and body awareness in a welcoming space.

The room is equipped with a wide range of specialised sensory tools, carefully selected to cater to different needs and to support sensory regulation, coordination, emotional well-being, and development. Alongside the thoughtfully planned layout and clear structure of the space, these tools create a calm, inclusive environment for children, young people, and adults with SEND, disabilities, impairments, additional needs, and sensory differences.

What does our sensory room in Middlesbrough offer?

Our sensory room is a carefully planned space where light, sound, and movement remain controlled. You step into an environment designed to reduce overwhelm while encouraging gentle engagement. Sessions take place in small groups or focused settings, based on age groups and SEND needs, so everyone feels comfortable and supported.

The room includes areas for relaxation, exploration, social interaction, role play, and movement. Each section supports calm interaction and helps individuals engage at their own pace. This space offers a quieter alternative to soft play and busy playgrounds in Middlesbrough and surrounding areas, which can feel overwhelming for children and adults with SEND.

How does the equipment support sensory needs and body awareness?

Each piece of equipment in the sensory room supports a specific benefit. Light and sound panels support visual and auditory processing, which can help individuals with SEND regulate sensory input. Darkened areas help reduce stimulation and encourage relaxation. Fibre optic features promote focus while creating a soft, calming atmosphere.

Movement-based equipment supports coordination, balance, and body awareness. Swings, soft play items, and tactile surfaces allow individuals to regulate movement safely. Sensory toys and panels encourage fine motor development, calm engagement, and confidence, which supports a wide range of SEND needs.

This thoughtful setup ensures individuals feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout each session.

What sensory classes are available and how are they planned?

Our sensory classes support a wide range of ages and individuals, including those with SEND. Sessions cater for babies, toddlers, children, and adults, with activities tailored to different age groups and sensory needs. Some sessions focus on calming sensory play, while others include gentle movement and exploration.

Planning ensures sessions remain structured and predictable. Group sizes stay manageable so individuals feel safe and supported. This structure benefits those with SEND and special educational needs, as well as individuals who need a calm, inclusive environment.

What happens during our non-structured sensory sessions?

We offer non-structured, open-style sensory sessions where individuals explore the room at their own pace. These sessions suit children and adults with SEND who benefit from freedom of choice rather than a set programme. Our team remains on hand throughout each session to provide support, reassurance, and guidance when needed.

Can the sensory room be booked for private use and SEND parties?

The sensory room is available for private bookings and SEND parties. These sessions provide a calm, inclusive alternative to soft play and busy play areas, which can feel overwhelming for individuals with SEND. Private sessions give families, carers, and groups exclusive access to the room in a relaxed environment, with support available from our team throughout the visit.

How does the sensory room support families, carers, and individuals?

The sensory room supports individuals across all ages and SEND requirements. Children benefit from safe exploration and movement. Adults use the space for relaxation, regulation, and calm sensory input. Families and carers value the welcoming environment, SEND awareness, and clear session planning.

The space encourages engagement without pressure and supports individuals who benefit from quiet surroundings. Our team focuses on creating sessions that feel inclusive, calm, and supportive for everyone who visits.

Why choose us for sensory support in Middlesbrough?

Cheer Starz Academy provides a safe, inclusive sensory environment supported by trained staff who understand SEND and sensory needs. You access a space designed with care, comfort, and purpose.

We focus on:

A nurturing environment
Calm light and sound control
Carefully selected sensory equipment
Clear session planning
SEND-aware support for individuals, parents, and carers

How do you book a visit to our sensory room?

Booking a visit is simple. You contact our team, choose a suitable session, and plan your visit with clear guidance provided in advance. This helps parents, carers, and individuals with SEND feel prepared and confident before arriving.

Book your sensory room visit in Middlesbrough

You can book a visit to our sensory room in Middlesbrough and enjoy a calm, supportive space designed for sensory exploration, relaxation, and confidence. Visit our contact page to arrange your session, private booking, or SEND party, or to discuss individual needs with our team.

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