The Enchanted Forest Sensory Relaxation / Story

The Enchanted Forest

Sensory Story & Emotional Regulation Resource Pack

EYFS – Post 16 | Engagement Model | PfA | Gatsby Benchmarks

Step into a calming, immersive sensory experience designed to support emotional regulation, engagement and wellbeing across all key stages.

The Enchanted Forest is more than a story it is a fully resourced, curriculum aligned toolkit created specifically for SEND settings, specialist provisions, mainstream inclusion classrooms and Post-16 pathways.

What This Resource Supports

✔ Emotional regulation and co-regulation

✔ Engagement Model assessment evidence

✔ Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes

✔ Wellbeing and stress management skills

✔ Communication and sensory exploration

✔ Independence and workplace readiness

Suitable for:

• EYFS
• KS1, KS2, KS3
• KS4 & Post-16
• Learners with SEND, ASC, PMLD, SLD, SEMH
• Learners working within the Engagement Model

What’s Included in the Premium Pack

1. Guided Sensory Story PowerPoint

A calming, immersive forest journey with designed to build anticipation and engagement.

2. Practitioner Implementation Guide

Clear step-by-step delivery guidance including:

• Learning intentions
• Makaton key sign suggestions
• Processing time guidance
• Adaptations for all key stages

3. Full Curriculum Alignment

Explicit links to:

• The Engagement Model (Exploration, Anticipation, Persistence, Initiation, Realisation)
• Preparation for Adulthood (Independent Living, Employment, Community Inclusion, Health)
• Gatsby Benchmarks (BM3, BM4, BM5)

Perfect for evidencing learning in EHCP reviews, learning walks and Ofsted preparation.

4. Detailed Props & Sensory Activity Guide

Practical, low-cost prop suggestions matched to each slide including:

• Sensory focus
• Differentiation ideas

5. Differentiated Extension Activities (EYFS – Post-16)

Clear progression activities for each key stage including:

• Art & descriptive writing
• Career exploration links
• Workplace wellbeing discussions