SENsory Lending Library

Specialist items are expensive and it can be hard to know where to start. Not to mention that we often don’t know if something will work for our family before we try it. That’s where the SENsory Lending Library comes in. Explore new things at home, where it feels safe, and find ideas that you had never thought of.

The name ‘SENsory’ is a combination of Special Educational Needs and ‘sensory’, which are key themes in our Library. Sensory items are important because it is common for people with additional needs to have sensory processing differences. Addressing these differences can help with brain development, learning, emotional regulation and more.

We have user guides available for items that need them, which tell you about how to safely use them and explain more about the sensory needs they address.

Still got questions? Check our FAQs or contact us using the link at the top of the page.

 

If you are visiting the JIGSAW Thornbury venue for another group or session, you can borrow or return items at the same time. Just make sure that you are booked on the session, see link to our event calender at the bottom of the page, and feel free to send a message in advance if there is something you would like to ask us about.

We are open during term times between Monday – Thursday, 9.30am – 2.30pm, except for bank holidays.

We also host drop in sessions on the fourth Saturday of most months, 11am – 1pm, where you can borrow and return items or chat to us about what to try. Check our event calendar for the next date.

If you can’t make any of these times, or would like to talk to someone about what is available, please contact us to arrange a separate visit or chat.