Occupational Therapy for Schools
Empowering Children, Supporting Staff, Improving Outcomes
Benefiting both Children & Schools Through private Occupational Therapy
At Healing Hands Occupational Therapy we are committed to delivering high quality, private Occupational Therapy into schools throughout the London South West and England. With a team top class therapists we will develop and enhance the children and empower your staff.
Some reasons why you need OT in your School
Some obvious and some not so obvious!
Lack of NHS resources
The number one issue is the overwhelming caseload vs available NHS Occupational Therapists. When you factor in the rapid growth of their caseload with new cases, it becomes clear that it is a problem without resolve.
Obligation to Deliver Provision
EHCP’s are binding legal documents and if OT is listed under Section F then the responsibility falls on LA’s or Schools to deliver. This puts intense pressure on SENDCO’s especially. We can release the pressure and deliver results.
Best Practice for Kids
Our private best practice OT methodology is not constrained by bureaucracy. Our therapists are able to to be more creative and flexible in their approach to addressing children’s needs, providing more effective OT.
Short Term Benefits for the School
Improved Behaviour and Focus, better access to learning, enhanced teacher support, fewer behavioural incidents and a more inclusive classroom are some of the short term benefits. To learn more Click Here!
Distressed Classrooms
Average class sizes are 26.6 pupils with each class having on average 1 child with an EHCP. However, each class has 3.5 children on average with neurological conditions leaving classes with an under-provision in real terms .
Long Term Benefits for the School
Improved academic progress, staff confidence and retention, early identification of needs, reduced SENCO & TA load, better OFSTED and parent relations are some longer term positive outcomes. To learn more please Click Here!
Empowering Children’s Growth and Success
Join us to unlock expert resources for your child’s development.