StoryScape™ is dedicated to providing specialised environments for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our SEN furniture is designed to work together to build a space where children feel safe; whether they have special educational needs or not.
If you would like to discuss SEN furniture for either your classrooms or library, contact the team at StoryScape today.
SEN Spaces with Inclusivity in Mind
Our SEN spaces are designed with inclusivity in mind, prioritising safety, comfort, and exploration for students in primary schools. With thoughtful consideration for the unique requirements of every child, we create nurturing environments that empower students to thrive.
We create SEN spaces in schools that are used as a safe haven for many students, whether they are regular visitors or they just visit once during their time at primary school.
Explore our range of SEN furniture and create a space for students to relax and regulate.
Safety and Security in SEN Spaces
Safety is paramount in our SEN spaces. Our SEN furniture is made from durable materials to withstand student behaviour and other factors. Our adaptive furniture options accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Comfort is essential, with soft seating areas, sensory elements and ergonomic designs creating welcoming spaces where students feel supported and valued. By prioritising exploration, StoryScape™ SEN spaces encourage children to engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.
SEN Room Furniture
Our SEN room furniture focuses on regulating emotions of children who feel overwhelmed in other spaces. We incorporate
- Lights – Lighting plays a critical role in sensory regulation for pupils with SEN; soft, diffused and controllable light helps reduce visual stress, fatigue and anxiety, while avoiding harsh glare or flicker that can be distracting or distressing
- Colours – Carefully considered colour palettes support emotional regulation and focus, with muted, natural tones creating a calming backdrop and selective use of contrast aiding wayfinding and task clarity without overwhelming the senses.
- Enclosed spaces – Enclosed or semi-enclosed furniture provides a sense of safety and retreat, allowing pupils to regulate, concentrate or decompress while still remaining part of the wider learning environment.
- Texture – Tactile qualities of furniture influence comfort and sensory experience; varied but intentional textures can offer grounding sensory input, while smooth, soft-touch finishes help avoid irritation or sensory overload.
Creating SEN Spaces in Libraries
You may not have space to create an entire SEN room, so why not add a SEN space to your library. Libraries are the perfect environment as they are already known for calmness and are away from the classroom.
Reading nooks – Reading nooks create small, contained spaces that reduce sensory distractions and help children with SEN feel safe and settled. This sense of enclosure supports focus, emotional regulation and independent engagement with reading or quiet activities.
Light panels – Light panels provide gentle visual stimulation that can support attention, cause-and-effect learning and sensory regulation. When used thoughtfully, they encourage exploration and calm focus without overwhelming the visual environment.
Textured walls / panels – Textured wall panels offer controlled tactile input, helping children regulate their sensory needs through touch and movement. They can be especially beneficial for grounding, fine motor development and calming repetitive behaviours.
Wall-mounted puzzles – Wall-mounted puzzles encourage problem-solving, coordination and perseverance while keeping activities clearly defined and accessible. Their fixed position offers predictability and structure, supporting focus and reducing frustration.
Variety of seating options – Offering a range of seating options such as wobble stools, floor cushions, high-backed chairs and perch stools allows children with SEN to choose what best suits their sensory and postural needs. This flexibility supports comfort, self-regulation, focus and independence while accommodating different learning styles and energy levels.
Contacts us to discuss SEN furniture for your school, it would be a privilege to bring more inclusivity to your learning spaces.
SEN Furniture and Spaces with StoryScape
Whether it’s a sensory room designed to stimulate the senses or a quiet retreat for individual study, StoryScape™ creates SEN spaces that promote inclusivity and support the diverse needs of every student. With our commitment to creating nurturing environments tailored to the unique requirements of primary school students, we ensure that all children have the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Contact our team today to discuss your space.