Occupational Therapy

On admission, the students’ motor, sensory, perceptual and functional skills are fully assessed. Where a child requires Occupational Therapy, a course of targeted treatment is offered in an individual or group setting, and advice and support given to the child in both the classroom and in the residential­ units. Occupational Therapists work alongside teaching staff in a variety of lessons, including handwriting and maths, and also in the dining room to improve mealtime skills.

The Occupational Therapists, together with Speech and Language Therapists, run class-based Therapy Groups. These aim to develop planning and ability in language and functional activities. A Leavers’ Programme for Key Stage 4 proves highly effective in developing the skills needed by the students to function independently.