We’re thrilled to announce that three of our key SEN resources have been officially endorsed by nasen. This endorsement is a huge milestone for us. It reflects TTS’ ongoing commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and quality support for all children learning.
What is the Nasen Quality Framework?
The charitable membership organisation, nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs. It exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.
Their Quality Framework programme provides a rigorous review process led by qualified SEND education specialists. This process ensures that products and resources meet the diverse needs of learners with SEND. This is due to nasen offering expert advice to further optimise accessibility.
Being awarded the nasen assured status means that our resources have been carefully evaluated and endorsed by a trusted leader in the SEND community. We are proud to have achieved this prestigious mark of quality on three of our popular SEN resources. These include the Vibrating Lap Buddy – Guinea Pig , Calming Sensory Pod Starter Collection , and Calming Cat and Coaching Cards.
Vibrating Lap Buddy – Guinea Pig
Our Vibrating Guinea Pig Lap Buddy has earned its place as a ‘nasen assured’ product. This is thanks to its thoughtful design aimed at promoting sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing. This cuddly guinea pig comes with a weighted blanket that can be adjusted to suit individual needs. Its vibrate function can be switched on or off, allowing for flexible use in various settings. This lap buddy is a valuable tool for sensory support. Whether a child needs calming vibrations or simply the comforting weight, the vibrating Guinea Pig is the ideal companion.
We’re particularly proud that the product includes online materials. This helps professionals fully understand the benefits of sensory resources and how to use them most effectively. With nasen’s endorsement, we can confidently say that this resource is making a difference in inclusive classrooms and a range of settings across the UK.
Calming Sensory Pod Starter Collection
Our second nasen-assured resource, the Calming Sensory Pod Starter Collection, offers an array of sensory tools designed to create a soothing and engaging environment for children. This collection includes:
- A mini pop-up sensory pod
- A sparkle rug
- Light-up bolster cushion
- Glow construction blocks
- Sensory illuminated board
- Weighted lap buddy
Each item is carefully selected to support children in finding the resources that work best for them.
This diverse collection provides a sensory-rich environment that promotes emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and fosters a sense of calm. It’s an ideal addition to any inclusive setting, allowing educators to offer personalised support to children with varying needs.
Calming Cat and Coaching Cards
Our third nasen-assured resource, the Calming Cat and Coaching Cards, is a programme designed to help children learn to regulate their behaviours, feelings and emotions. It includes a weighted cat that has openings at the side so that the children can use it as a snuggle buddy. Also, it is made from different materials to provide a multi-sensory experience. The cat’s collar has a tag with a sun on one side and a cloud on the other so that children can indicate how they are feeling. A small zipped pocket on the front of the cat can be used for special objects or for expressing worries.
Along with the cat comes activity cards presented in a small, handy case. These cards contain a range of strategies that have been developed by an Educational Psychologist, Paula Williams and are based on research, evidence and sound pedagogical principles. The programme is flexible and can be adapted to suit the needs of individual learners.
At TTS, we believe that every child deserves access to learning tools that empower them to thrive, no matter their learning needs. Being endorsed by nasen is an exciting recognition of the work we do to support inclusive education. With this recognition, we are inspired to continue developing innovative SEN resources that create positive outcomes for learners of all abilities.
We invite you to explore our SEN products and see how they can support your setting in fostering an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.
