We have a team of Occupational Therapists (OT’s), experienced in delivering therapy in a special educational needs provision.
Our focus is to help the children take part in the activities they want and need to do at school so that they develop their independence and confidence, reaching their potential in every aspect of school life.
These activities include:
· Eating
· Toileting
· Dressing
· Sensory regulation
· Gross motor and play skills
· Fine motor skills such as holding a pencil, using scissors and manipulating toys
· Handwriting
Occupational Therapists are an integral part of school life at The Link. We work closely with Class Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists and Special Support Assistants to provide a whole school approach to improving all the children’s participation and success in everyday activities. We consider the physical, sensory, and educational environment that support or limit children’s participation, achievement and wellbeing. We suggest changes and we help find solutions that are appropriate and build on the children’s strengths.
Our universal provision includes whole school training, promoting sensory friendly classrooms, good seating and strategies and support to develop life skills and movement skills.
Some children require a targeted provision. This may include an OT programme, tailored sensory strategies, advice to help school staff adapt activities and environments as well as use specialist equipment so that they can meet the child’s individual needs.
Some children receive direct intervention from the Occupational Therapist, to address a particular area of need.
Occupational Therapists contribute annually to the EHCP review paperwork and provide full OT reports for transition years.
In addition, we attend the annual review meeting, providing an opportunity to discuss the child’s progress and future targets. Therapists are also available for other parents’ meetings with school staff and external professionals where appropriate.
We welcome contact with parents and can be reached either through home-school books or by email or via the school office.
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