The growing challenge: SEND, inclusion, and wellbeing
An estimated one in seven people are neurodivergent, but there is still a significant gap between the support and access to early interventions that individuals need to thrive and the current support systems in place. Highly intelligent, talented, and passionate people are left behind because the systems for support can’t keep up.
This is not just a challenge for educational services; it’s a community problem. The pressures of unmet special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) do not stay within any single service, they move through health, social care, policing, leisure, and the workplace. A child unsupported in their early years of education becomes a young person on a healthcare waiting list and eventually an adult in a workplace setting that wasn’t designed with them in mind.
The challenges every service is facing:
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Increasing demand for SEND and inclusion support
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Staff capacity, SEND capability, and resources have surged beyond capacity
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Rising need for early intervention solutions and support
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Fragmented services across education, healthcare, and social care
In England:
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have more than doubled since 2014
1 in 5 young people aged 8-18 have a mental health condition
Only 36% of employers have a neurodiversity policy
The growing challenge: SEND, inclusion, and wellbeing
An estimated one in seven people are neurodivergent, but there is still a significant gap between the support and access to early interventions that individuals need to thrive and the current support systems in place. Highly intelligent, talented, and passionate people are left behind because the systems for support can’t keep up.
This is not just a challenge for educational services; it’s a community problem. The pressures of unmet special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) do not stay within any single service, they move through health, social care, policing, leisure, and the workplace. A child unsupported in their early years of education becomes a young person on a healthcare waiting list and eventually an adult in a workplace setting that wasn’t designed with them in mind.
The challenges every service is facing:
-
Increasing demand for SEND and inclusion support
-
Staff capacity, SEND capability, and resources have surged beyond capacity
-
Rising need for early intervention solutions and support
-
Fragmented services across education, healthcare, and social care
In England:
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have more than doubled since 2014
1 in 5 young people aged 8-18 have a mental health condition
Only 36% of employers have a neurodiversity policy
Cubbie: An intelligent, personalised, and scalable sensory wellbeing solution
Cubbie is a personalised sensory wellbeing solution that blends behavioural health science, occupational therapy (OT) designed programmes, and universal design to help individuals self-regulate, feel calm, and thrive in their everyday lives.
Designed as a blank canvas, Cubbie uses sensory portraits and targeted support to adapt to an individual’s unique sensory needs, creating an experience that’s just for them.
Cubbie is much more than just a sensory pod; it’s a solution that transforms everyday environments into inclusive spaces and supports participation for all.
How we're making a difference with Cubbie
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Each sensory experience is individualised and targeted, delivering fast and effective sensory regulation support in around 10 minutes, enabling people to reset and participate.
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For kids and young adults, Cubbie offers a safe space to regulate and return to a state ready to learn, improving attendance, reducing behavioural incidents, and freeing up staff resources.
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Patients and staff have seen a significant reduction in incidents and an improvement in safety and wellbeing.
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With universal design and sensory portraits, Cubbie adapts to any environment, helping people throughout their entire life from childhood to adulthood.
With Cubbie, inclusion and sensory regulation support is accessible for everyone, everywhere.
Reduction in disruption and behavioural issues
Increase in attendance
and participation
Increase in time regained
for staff and teams
Delivers targeted, individualised, and effective sensory experiences for everyone
Provides a standardised and consistent solution that adapts to the environment
Cubbie: An intelligent, personalised, and scalable sensory wellbeing solution
Cubbie is a personalised sensory wellbeing solution that blends behavioural health science, occupational therapy (OT) designed programmes, and universal design to help individuals self-regulate, feel calm, and thrive in their everyday lives.
Designed as a blank canvas, Cubbie uses sensory portraits and targeted support to adapt to an individual’s unique sensory needs, creating an experience that’s just for them.
Cubbie is much more than just a sensory pod; it’s a solution that transforms everyday environments into inclusive spaces and supports participation for all.
How we're making a difference with Cubbie
-
Each sensory experience is individualised and targeted, delivering fast and effective sensory regulation support in around 10 minutes, enabling people to reset and participate.
-
For kids and young adults, Cubbie offers a safe space to regulate and return to a state ready to learn, improving attendance, reducing behavioural incidents, and freeing up staff resources.
-
Patients and staff have seen a significant reduction in incidents and an improvement in safety and wellbeing.
-
With universal design and sensory portraits, Cubbie adapts to any environment, helping people throughout their entire life from childhood to adulthood.
With Cubbie, inclusion and sensory regulation support is accessible for everyone, everywhere.
Reduction in disruption and behavioural issues
Increase in attendance
and participation
Increase in time regained
for staff and teams
Delivers targeted, individualised, and effective sensory experiences for everyone
Provides a standardised and consistent solution that adapts to the environment
Who we help
Cubbie is an early intervention solution that delivers consistent sensory regulation support from the classroom to career and beyond.
Who we help
Cubbie is an early intervention solution that delivers consistent sensory regulation support from the classroom to career and beyond.
Education
Cubbie provides fast and effective sensory regulation interventions, helping children and young adults regulate, feel calm, and ready to participate in school.
Local authorities
Cubbie delivers
standardised and consistent support across schools, healthcare services, and communities, creating inclusive environments for everyone.
Healthcare
Cubbie creates safe spaces for children and adults to regulate, feel calm, and engage, reducing strain across healthcare services.
Success stories
Turing House School
Feedback from students using Cubbie has been excellent. They can now regulate and reset before school, coming to classes ready to learn and participate.
Galway University Hospital
Cubbie has been a fantastic addition to the playroom, especially for children with developmental needs. Children are able to settle and feel calm before visits, reducing distress and anxiety.
Cubbie are a great company to work with, and their product is changing the lives of students. The Cubbie is loved by our students, there is no stigma attached to its use, and it allows our students to be more participative in class as they pre-empt and prevent sensory issues.”
— Deputy Principal, Black Rock College
Resources and insights
Sensory rooms: Integration for inclusion
Sensory rooms have become a staple in many schools. They are designed as calming spaces where children can take a break from sensory overload. The intention is always to support. However, as we enhance our understanding of inclusion, it’s essential to ask: is there a way to support regulation without creating separation?
Understanding sensory
processing disorder: A silent struggle
Imagine living in a world where every sound feels like a roar, where the touch of clothing feels like sandpaper on your skin, or where bright lights seem like a constant, unbearable glare. This is the reality for individuals with SPD, a condition that remains largely misunderstood and under-recognised.
The lifelong impact of sensory
processing disorder: From childhood to adulthood
Explore the deeper impacts of SPD on individuals as they transition from childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Understanding the statistics and long-term effects can help in creating more effective support systems and raising awareness about this often-overlooked condition.
Want to solve your SEND and inclusion needs?
Get in touch with our Cubbie team
Whether you’re improving inclusion and accessibility in schools, fostering workplace wellbeing, or supporting a community that embraces everyone, Cubbie is here to help you create inclusive spaces where everyone can regulate, participate, and thrive.
Success stories
Turing House School
Feedback from students using Cubbie has been excellent. They can now regulate and reset before school, coming to classes ready to learn and participate.
Galway University Hospital
Cubbie has been a fantastic addition to the playroom, especially for children with developmental needs. Children are able to settle and feel calm before visits, reducing distress and anxiety.
Cubbie are a great company to work with, and their product is changing the lives of students. The Cubbie is loved by our students, there is no stigma attached to its use, and it allows our students to be more participative in class as they pre-empt and prevent sensory issues.”
— Deputy Principal, Black Rock College
Resources and insights
Sensory rooms: Integration for inclusion
Sensory rooms have become a staple in many schools. They are designed as calming spaces where children can take a break from sensory overload. The intention is always to support. However, as we enhance our understanding of inclusion, it’s essential to ask: is there a way to support regulation without creating separation?
Understanding sensory processing disorder: A silent struggle
Imagine living in a world where every sound feels like a roar, where the touch of clothing feels like sandpaper on your skin, or where bright lights seem like a constant, unbearable glare. This is the reality for individuals with SPD, a condition that remains largely misunderstood and
under-recognised.
The lifelong impact of sensory
processing disorder: From childhood to adulthood
Explore the deeper impacts of SPD on individuals as they transition from childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Understanding the statistics and long-term effects can help in creating more effective support systems and raising awareness about this often-overlooked condition.
Want to solve your SEND and inclusion needs?
Get in touch with our Cubbie team
Whether you’re improving inclusion and accessibility in schools, fostering workplace wellbeing, or supporting a community that embraces everyone, Cubbie is here to help you create inclusive spaces where everyone can regulate, participate, and thrive.
