Occupational Therapy in School
Support for School
Collaborative working with school staff to identify need
Strategies and ideas to support whole class participation and learning
Recommendations for equipment
Support knowledge and understanding of the children's needs
Advise on sensory diets and equipment
Sensory Circuit set up / review
Relaxation strategies
Training for school staff
Training fo
Collaborative working with school staff to identify need
Strategies and ideas to support whole class participation and learning
Recommendations for equipment
Support knowledge and understanding of the children's needs
Advise on sensory diets and equipment
Sensory Circuit set up / review
Relaxation strategies
Training for school staff
Training for parents / carers
Assessment and report based on OT needs
Report to support EHCP assessment request
Liaison with parent / carer
Flexible service provision to meet the needs of your school
Universal Design for Learning
Examples;
- Staff training
- Parent workshops
- Collaborative working with staff
- Classroom sensory and self regulation strategies
TARGETED
Individual or small group therapy to support an identified need.
- Fine / gross motor skills
- Handwriting
- Foundations for fine motor
- Body awareness and co-ordination
Specialist
Individual Intervention
- Assessment and report
- 1-1 therapy
- Provision of specific equipment
- EHCP targets
Consultation Service
RegUlar sChool Visits
There are many benefits to subscribing to our regular (minimum of one 3 hour session per half term) Occupational Therapy Consultation Service.
Identification of Need
The THERAPIST Becomes an Integral part of the school Team
Knowledge of Staff Enhanced
Example of how hours can be used;
- observations
- staff training
- sensory circuit review
- Small group work
- Informal assessment
- sleep support parent drop - in sessions
Testimonial
"Having Ellie regularly in school is very beneficial to both the children and staff. The staff have learnt so much and carry this knowledge into the classroom. The fact that Ellie has been based within the school environment for many years gives her an understanding of the time and staff
restraints that schools can face."
SENCo - Peterborough
Training for school / pre- school & nurseries
Sensory Circuit - now available Via Webinar
Sensory circuits is a fun sensory motor skills programme that supports children to be in appropriate arousal level to be ready to learn.
Sensory circuits supports children with difficulties in sensory processing, attention and concentration, fine and gross motor and self care skills.
Many schools report positive benefits of running a daily sensory circuit.
Training for school staff
Support to develop and run an effective sensory circuit
Sensory Processing Difficulties - Now available via webinar
Difficulties with sensory processing can have a huge impact on how a child participates in daily routines and activities. An understanding of sensory processing and provision of sensory strategies can support a child's successful learning and participation in school.
Our training will provide school staff with:
- An understanding of sensory processing difficulties
- The ability to identify behaviours that may indicate difficulties with sensory processing
- Strategies and advice on how to support a child's sensory needs within the school environment
Handwriting - Now available via webinar
Did you know that handwriting is one of the most complex skills that children need to acquire?
Components of handwriting include;
Visual processing
Hand eye co-ordination
Bilateral co-ordination
Fine motor skills
Hand and finger strength
Postural control
Our training will support school staff to identify why children are having difficulties with handwriting tasks. Together with advice on equipment, strategies and therapy programmes to support children to successfully record their ideas in writing.
Let's get ready to write! Now available via Webinar
A pre - writing skills workshop for staff working in settings with children aged 3 to 5 years of age.
Learn about the skills essential for pre-writing development ;
- The importance of gross motor skills
- The developmental sequence of handwriting
- Shape formation before letter formation
Workshops
Time to SLeep!
Workshop for parent / carers and school staff who work with parents (max 12 attendees)
- Learn about the importance of sleep
- Identify sleep difficulties
- Strategies and advice to support the sleep needs of children
SEND coffee Mornings
Time To Sleep!
A shorter talk on the importance of sleep and strategies to support good sleep in children