Rainbow Hub promotes independence and achievement for both children and young people, through the philosophy and practice of Conductive Education.
This is a holistic educational system using repetitive physical activities incorporating rhythm, song and phrases to help young people with neurological conditions and brain injury carry out simple movements.
Conditions include cerebral palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Williams Syndrome, Moebius Syndrome, Downs Syndrome during the early years and acquired brain injury. It can also benefit individuals who do not have a diagnosis and those with global developmental delay, genetic conditions and other physical disabilities.
The aim of Conductive Education is to teach children and young people to develop greater bodily control. Not only improving motor skills and function, Conductive Education also looks at development as a whole, including social, emotional and intellectual aspects.
Forget boring appointments, we’re all about making learning fun. Group sessions are led by Conductors and CE Assistants, where children develop physical and social skills and gain more independence. Individual sessions can be offered where they are considered to be more beneficial than a group setting.
Age ranges: •Parent and child (up to 4) •Early years (3-5)
•Primary/secondary school (5-10/11-16) •Young adults (16-25)
Here are answers to a few of the questions that we are regularly asked by some of our families.
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for listed, please feel free to get in touch, as we'd be happy to help. Call us on 01704 823276 or email us at info@rainbowhub.org.
Conductive Education is suitable for children and young people who have neurological and motor disorders. We do not decide whether Conductive Education is suitable based on diagnosis. We prefer to meet with you and your child and have a relaxed assessment to decide whether we can help.
Children benefit from Conductive Education in many different ways. For some children it will increase physical abilities and independence and for others it will have other benefits such as improving concentration, choice making and confidence. We will work with you and your child to find out aspirations.
A full Conductive Education session is 2.5 hours. During that time your child will work through a lying, sitting and, where appropriate, a standing programme. Each task is designed to improve mobility and your child’s understanding of their body.
There are lots of ways to help Rainbow Hub. Take on a challenge, do your own event, volunteer at one of ours, sign up or make a single ‘quick click’ donation. Whatever you do, it will brighten the lives of more disabled children and young people.
Rainbow Hub is the trading name of the Rainbow Hub NW Ltd
Rainbow Hub is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, registered office address: Salt Pit Lane, Mawdesley, Nr Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 2QX, registered company number: 6725399, and a charity registered in England and Wales, registered charity number: 1127498