Alness nursery Ankerville lodges planning bid with Highland Council to build early learning sensory room

AN Alness childcare provider is looking to build a sensory room to assist in early learning.

Ankerville Nursery wants Highland Council planning officials to approve its plan for the new purpose-built unit at Riverside Drive, Alness.

It would feature 21 square metres of floorspace in a dedicated building providing sensory activities.

Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates a young child's senses, from touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing, to movement and balance.

Those activities naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore.

Studies show children and even adults learn best and retain the most information when they engage their senses.

Sensory activities also allow children to refine their thresholds for different sensory information, helping their brain to create stronger connections to process and respond to sensory information.

The application will be considered under planners’ delegated powers with a determination deadline of March 23.

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