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About Sense Sensory

Established in 2016, Sense Sensory is a leading UK based sensory company, specialising in Sensory Room Design and Floor & Wall Safety Padding. We are passionate about creating immersive, bespoke, engaging, and inclusive sensory environments that enhance lives. Whether in schools, healthcare settings, or private spaces, our expertise ensures every project is designed to meet individual sensory needs.

We proudly cover the entire UK, and are now ISO 9001 certified, reflecting our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

As a corporate partner of Dreams Come True (Registered Charity No. 800248), we’re dedicated to making a difference both through our work and our values.

We’re also leading the way in product development — constantly improving and innovating. From maintenance-free storm tubes and secure window covers, to enhanced versions of market bestsellers like our bubble tubes with padded bases as standard, and interactive panels with padded frames, we’re redefining sensory solutions with safety, durability, and user comfort in mind.

Let us help you build transformative sensory spaces with lasting impact.

Our Founder & Vision

Our Founder, Vanessa Ford, has over 19 years of experience in the design and creation of Sensory Rooms, Padded Rooms, and Multi-Sensory Products. With her deep industry knowledge, she built Sense Sensory around the ethos of excellent customer care, competitive pricing, and a can-do attitude. Today, with a small but highly skilled team, we continue to expand, offering expert sensory solutions across the UK.

Our Expertise

We provide a comprehensive range of services to support diverse sensory needs, including:

Sensory Room Design & Installation
Supply only Sensory Rooms
Sensory Room Servicing
De-escalation Rooms
Challenging Furniture including Secure Window padding and TV covers
Sensory Integration Rooms
Floor, Wall, Door, and Radiator Padding
Specialist bespoke safety padding including Bathrooms & Bedrooms
Sensory Garden Equipment
Soft Play Equipment & Installation

Our Team

Behind every project is a team of dedicated professionals who design, build, and install sensory environments with precision and care. Our hands-on approach and passion for sensory solutions allow us to create safe, engaging, and therapeutic spaces for individuals with varying needs.

Vanessa
Director
Sarah
Office & Design Co-ordinator
Hayley
Admin & Marketing
Mike
Installer
Chris
Installer
Doug
Production
Lee
Production
Chris
Flooring Installation
Jason
Garden Installer
Adam
Compliance and Business Development
Autumn
Security
Teddy
Security
Nic
Installer
Sean
Installer

What Our Clients Say

We recently had a sensory room installed at our school by Sense Sensory, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to creating a space that meets the needs of our students.

The installation process was smooth, and the quality of the equipment and design exceeded our expectations. The sensory room has already made a significant impact, providing a calming and engaging environment for our students who benefit from sensory support.

We highly recommend Sense Sensory to any school or organization looking to create a high-quality sensory space. Thank you for your excellent work!

We have just had the most amazing sensory room installed. From start to finish Sense sensory were a brilliant company to deal with.

We had a bespoke made padded window for our son’s bedroom. Sense sensory could not have been more helpful. We ended up with an excellent product and received 5* customer service. We would highly recommend.

Really pleased with our new sensory room. Helpful staff who came in and quoted, good customer service, came within our budget, easy installation and the children love the room. Thank you.

We had a brilliant experience with this company, fast, professional and helpful all the way through from the initial enquiry stage, planning down to final installation. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them.