I am running The Plymouth Half Marathon and The Cardiff Half Marathon this year to raise money for a Safe Space for the Foundation Studies department at Truro College.

Safe Spaces provide a calm, low stimulation environment much needed in busy classrooms. A Safespace provides a low stimulation area for pupils to calm down, or have quiet time in a hectic classroom. Pupils can use the Safespace as a means of managing their own behaviour, by requesting time in it when they recognise their stress levels are rising. This can dramatically reduce the incidence of crisis situations. For some of our pupils who engage in Self Injurious Behaviour the Safespace provides a truly safe space. The Safespace limits any sensory feedback as well as preventing any harm to the pupil so this quickly promotes a de-escalation, and keeps both the pupil and staff safe.