A new fully accessible classroom has opened at Doncaster’s Yorkshire Rose College, offering a tailored learning environment to support young people who are Deaf, autistic, or have additional communication needs.
The college, located on Leger Way in Doncaster and managed by The Carr Fenton Foundation, educates, trains, and supports students with a wide range of communication and sensory needs.
The new classroom has been designed to ensure students who may struggle to access traditional learning spaces can learn comfortably, safely, and with greater independence.
Featuring riseandfall desks, the room enables learners to work at a height that suits them – particularly important for students who use wheelchairs.
The layout includes widened walkways and generous turning circles to ensure full mobility throughout the space.
To enhance the sensory environment, electrical installations have been upgraded, including additional sockets to support a wider range of learning and therapy equipment.
New dimmable lighting allows staff to adjust brightness and ambience to meet individual sensitivities, reducing sensory overload and helping students remain focused.
Tracey Jamison, principal at Yorkshire Rose College, said: “These improvements will have a significant positive impact on our students. The acoustic insulation and controlled lighting will support those with sensory needs, helping to create a more focused and reassuring environment.
“Our maintenance team have done a fantastic job with this transformation and the refreshed layout and upgraded facilities will also enable staff to deliver more effective therapy sessions and personalised support, ultimately contributing to better engagement and outcomes for the young people who use these spaces.”
For further information about Yorkshire Rose College and The Carr Fenton Foundation, visit: www.thecarrfentonfoundation.org.uk/college
