PMLD - Story Massage

Students at Young Epilepsy Engage with Story Massage

The team at Young Epilepsy (St Piers College) have been awarded a Centre of Excellence for their work with the Story Massage Programme.

Fostering Children with Complex Health Needs

Suzy Rigby specialises in fostering children with complex health needs and life-limiting conditions. She shares the benefits of the Story Massage Programme.

Gaining Consent to Touch

Seeking consent to touch is integral to the Story Massage Programme. We look at ways of gaining consent – both verbal and non-verbal.

Communication and Engagement at St Giles

Centre of Excellence awarded to St Giles School. Watch a video of the programme in action to see the benefits of communication and engagement for learners.

Story Massage and Curriculum Topics

A Higher Level Teaching Assistant explains how the Story Massage Programme is a fun and effective way of sharing curriculum topics such as Under the Sea and The Great Outdoors.

Introducing Story Massage to Pupils with PMLD

A teacher explains how she introduced the Story Massage Programme to a class of children with PMLD as a fully inclusive activity.

Sensory Stories and Inclusive Benefits of Narrative

Guest Blogger, Joanna Grace, founder of The Sensory Projects, gives a fascinating insight into the power of story for people of all ages and abilities.

Multi-Sensory Approach to Storytelling

A multi-sensory dimension to storytelling brings a greater sense of engagement, communication and enjoyment for many children and adults. We share two sensory massage stories.