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ZooLab at Middlefield School

SEND Case Study

Based in Glasgow’s South Side, Middlefield School strives to improve outcomes for young people with Autism/ASC. ZooLab's visit showed the power of animal encounters to support learning, communication and wellbeing.

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The Challenge

Middlefield School wanted an engaging, inclusive experience that would:

Support learners with a range of specialised needs including communication challenges and sensory sensitivities
Build confidence and reduce anxiety
Provide a variety of interaction levels for different individuals and deliver a safe, positive experience for all

Our Solution

Our versatile presenter was able to adjust the show to reflect the needs and abilities of the pupils in any given session.

We worked with staff to understand the individual needs and learning goals for 3 mixed groups with specialised requirements.

Our sessions provided opportunities to see, hear, touch and learn in a safe space. We used Makaton/PECS cards and Pupils were also free to choose which animals to engage with on their own terms using our Now Next board.

The Impact

We performed several shows throughout the day, our Social Story ensured that pupils, parents and staff knew what to expect prior to our arrival.

This helped manage the pupils' behaviour during the session and alleviate any anxious feelings about interacting with animals.
Family members attending on the day commented how surprised they were at how freely their children were interacting with the exotic creatures.