Being blind or deaf was no bar to celebrating Burns Night for pupils at a special school last month.

Staff at the School for Profound Education in Tadworth, which is a part of The Children’s Trust, incorporated the event into their multi-sensory curriculum by wearing kilts and sharing all-butter shortbread around on January 25.

Teachers explained the significance of Burns Night in a special assembly and to celebrate the life of famous Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns, pupils used crayons and chalk to draw Celtic designs.

The youngsters who have profound and multiple learning difficulties enjoyed feeling different tartan materials.

Adventurous students, such as 11-year-old Megan, were brave enough to taste the spicy delicacy, haggis, while others enjoyed the smell and crumbly texture of the traditional Scottish dish in their hands.

The assembly finished on a high with everyone joining hands and singing Burn’s famous poem Auld Lang Sang.

Teacher, Steve Snook said: "It was a great way to celebrate Burns Night. We played traditional games and had the opportunity to smell and taste Scottish food. All the learners were fully involved and animated throughout."