Client

Ivy House School – Shaw Education Trust

Inclusive Learning Carriage

A unique carriage library designed to engage students with special needs in an inclusive, calming, and accessible space for learning and creativity.

Ivy House School – Shaw Education Trust

Services

Design and build of an inclusive learning space.

The Challenge

The aim was to create a unique learning space that went beyond a traditional library, offering an inclusive, engaging environment for students with special needs. The design needed to balance accessibility, comfort, and sensory stimulation, ensuring every student could learn, relax, and explore with ease.

The Solution

The project focused on transforming the carriage into a creative, fully accessible space that supports all students.

  • Transformed a traditional library into a fully inclusive, sensory-focused learning carriage.
  • Installed an accessible ramp and platform to ensure easy wheelchair access and compliance with regulations.
  • Selected calming lighting, soft furnishings, and adaptable seating to support diverse sensory needs.
  • Collaborated closely with the school to create a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment for all learners.

The Result

The new carriage library now provides a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment that students love to explore.

  • A unique, accessible library that encourages creativity, focus, and inclusion.
  • Students of all abilities can now enjoy a welcoming space tailored to their needs.
  • Positive feedback from staff, students, and families celebrating the transformation.
  • A lasting educational asset that enhances the school’s commitment to inclusive learning.
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