Recently, I was invited by non-for-profit, Reflections of The Lord Mayor, to help facilitate a stained glass and pollinator inspired arts day at Treloar School and College. A liberating environment for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) students, where learning takes place alongside therapy and care. In an effort to provide more creative opportunities for SEND students and as part of Treloar’s Art Week, The Reflections of The Lord Mayor designed this unique activity for KS3/4, Primary, and Sixth Form students to explore the arts!

It was an absolute pleasure engaging with the SEND students and tailoring our approach to each of their needs. The day was spent investigating the art and craft of stained glass, different types of pollinators and why they’re essential to life. Students were provided with prepped materials to produce their own inspired acetate stained glass roundels.

It was so much fun assisting the students with their designs, each child had their own range of abilities and I just loved encouraging every one of them. Each of the students did a superb job and were extremely chuffed to see their finished art works adorning their college entrance windows!

‘Opportunities for Special Educational Needs and Disability students in art and design are often scarce, presenting significant barriers to their creative engagement. These limitations hinder their access to vital channels for personal and educational development. This initiative seeks to empower these students by providing a platform for creative expression and growth.’ -Chris Seow, Founder and Director of Reflections of The Lord Mayor.

Special thanks to Treloar School and College for hosting us and for doing such a terrific job enabling education for disabled young people.