Ladybridge Sensory Space Booking Terms and Conditions

The Sensory space is designed to be a haven for those with additional needs, their parents, carers and support workers.

• We recommend a maximum of 6 persons can use the room at any given time.
• All users are expected to treat other people and property with respect.  
• Children and vulnerable adults must be supervised at all times.
• Footwear must be removed and can be placed in the basket provided.
• Personal belongings can be hung using the hooks provided on the back of the sensory space door.
• Electrical switches, the touch screen monitor and iPad must only be operated by parents and carers under the instruction of a member of staff.
• No food or drink or other consumables shall be taken into the sensory room. Please leave the room as you find it.
• Ivy Church reserve the right to exclude any persons or groups found misbehaving or ignoring the Booking T&C’s.
• There should be no removal of Ivy Church’s property.
• Toilets are available and located next door.
• Report any breakages or damage to a member of staff immediately.
• All users must undertake a short induction before their first session starts.
• Sensory room bookings are subject to availability and can only be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
• We reserve the right to charge for, cancel and/or refuse the acceptance of a sensory room booking.
• You may not be admitted to the setting if arriving before the agreed start time.
• Fees for bookings by professionals will apply.
• Carers are to structure each activity to the ability level of the children.
• Carers are to complete ongoing risk assessments of each activity and piece of equipment, with every child, being aware of signs of over arousal or challenging behaviours which could present a hazard.
• Carers are fully responsible for the health and safety of those in their care using this facility and should provide constant monitoring.
• Carers must support child's safe use of sensory rooms and engagement in learning according to the child’s needs.
• Good housekeeping when using the equipment is recommended to prevent trips and falls.
• Carers should visually check for signs of wear and tear or damage before use, reporting them as needed.
• Users must wear appropriate continence wear if required.
• We reserve the right to cancel bookings during any period of site closure.
• Children and adults may not visit the sensory space while they are infectious and 48 hours has passed from the last incidence of sickness and/or diarrhoea, if applicable.
• Please inform us if anyone has an accident, however minor – one of our staff will record the injury as required. There is a First Aid kit available in the café and defibrillator available on site.
• Please follow all safety notices and instructions.
• In the event of a fire, emergency or on hearing the alarm, please follow the instructions of the staff team. The assembly point is located in the car park.
• Use of equipment will be entirely at the risk of the adult on the booking form.