A SPECIAL educational needs school (SEN) had a helping hand to repair its trike earlier this month.
Brookfields Special School, on Sage Road, Tilehurst, received its newly repaired and refurbished trike back from The Silvers’ Workshop.
The Reading-based charity which began its association with Brookfields in 2017, helps the school with a number of woodwork projects.
The team members of the Silvers’ Workshop came to visit the staff and students to see the trike in action.
And pupils Jayden and John were chosen to give a demonstration.
Head of key stage, Kirsty Simmonds, said they use the trike daily.
She explained it has great accessibility and is easy, stable and sturdy.
“The pupils enjoy having the support with stability required to enable them to access the trike,” she said.
“They enjoy taking turns and joining in with games around the track.
“It helps pupils with regulation and in turn supports the curriculum and they benefit from being able to access the same activity as some of their friends but without the pressure of balancing on two wheels.”
Ms Simmonds explained it also helps supports the students with their well-being.
Fundraiser Charlotte Wilshire praised the work of the Silvers’ Workshop.
“Since our first contact over 4 years ago we have been delighted to work with the team and the school has really benefited from all the work that they have done for us,” she said.
“We hope this collaboration will continue for many years.”
