Disabilities Theatre charity, Head2Head Sensory Theatre, has launched Sensory Squad – a new fun and educational Makaton signed and captioned YouTube series for children. 

Sensory Squad enhances communication and offers learning experiences through songs, crafts, stories dancing and repetition to help families and children prepare for real world experiences through a variety of exciting sensory moments. 

The first episode takes viewers to visit Bocketts Farm in Bookham, Surrey, and meet Farmer Martin. Join Sensory Squad as they explore what sort of animals live on the farm, what they love eating and how to care for them. 

Helping children with sensory issues access the world 

“Sensory Squad opens up a new experience which can be safely accessed by children with ASD, LD and other disabilities or anyone who feels anxious when presented with a live show or Zoom session.” says Writer and Producer of Sensory Squad, Amy Rhodes. 

The series includes a cast of friendly Head2Head actors, including Rei, a colourful mascot, guide and wheelchair user.  

Get ready to fill your Sensory Squad Rucksack

 

Each episode includes an original song and a fun craft activity with instructions on how to join in with the use of the Sensory rucksack filled with fun, sensory items, which families or teachers can put together. 

Amy continues; “Children at school or at home can learn about different settings with our featured activities that they can replicate with sensory moments like getting grubby in the garden with grass or exploring the beach with a bucket and sand.” 

Sensory Squad is a brand new YouTube series for children with special needs. The videos are fully inclusive and feature a disabled presenter from Head2Head’s Work experience programme. 

The first episode of Sensory Squad will be available to watch FREE on YouTube on 9 September 2022. 

Sensory rucksacks will be available to purchase directly on the Head2Head website shortly.

Watch the trailer here 

 Sensory Squad | 🌈  NEW Fun Sensory Videos | Makaton signed | Fun and Educational series 

The Creative Team 

Writer & Producer Amy Rhodes  

Director James MacLaren 

Director of Photography Martin Hodgson  

Illustrator and Animator Claire’s Characters 

Music ‘Fun on the Farm’ and ‘Sensory Squad jingle’ by Kayleigh Stratton  

‘Rain, rain go away’, ‘This little piggie…’, ‘Mary had a little lamb’ by Erica Flint 

SFX BBCRewind, Zapsplat 

REI’s costume Mimics Productions 

Sensory Squad Presenters Erica Flint, John Gregor and Ruth Spurr as Rei 

Volunteer Guest Presenter Eloise MacDonald 

Volunteer Crew Member Alex Pollard 

Sensory Squad, YouTube series for children with special needs, is grateful to funders: Alchemy Foundation, Douglas Arter Foundation, Gatwick Airport Community Trust, Lord Barnby’s Foundation, St. James Place Foundation, The Childhood Trust, The Fence Club, The Friarsgate Foundation, The Worshipful Company of Grocers  

You can support the work Head2Head Sensory Theatre is doing for the disabled community and help many more children and young people access the magical world of theatre by making a donation via our page. https://h2hsensorytheatre.com/donate/ 

Bringing the magic of the theatre to schools and families across the SEND community for over 15 years, Head2Head uses the imagination to discover new lands, reimagined classics and new stories. Shows are inclusive, immersive and interactive and suitable for all physical, sensory and/or cognitive disabilities.