Family, Therapies & Health

Helping your child feel understood, supported and able to thrive. We know that every child and young person is unique. That’s why our Family, Therapies and Health service brings together a wide range of specialists who work as one team - supporting emotional wellbeing, physical health and communication in a way that’s right for your child. Whether your child needs help to express themselves, manage emotions, build independence or stay well, we are here every step of the way.
Health, Therapies and Families

Our Therapies

We offer a range of therapeutic approaches to help children and young people explore their feelings, build confidence and develop positive relationships, here are just some of the therapeutic approaches we offer:

  • Art Psychotherapy

  • Dance Movement Psychotherapy

  • Dramatherapy

  • EMDR Therapy

  • Family-based therapies and support

  • Music Therapy

  • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

  • Talking Therapy

These therapies don’t always rely on words, many children communicate best through creativity, movement or play and we meet them in the way that works for them.

Health, Therapies and Families

Speech and Language Therapy

Our Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) team supports your child to communicate, connect and take part in everyday life.

  • SaLT is about communication in all its forms, not just speech.
    We support children to express themselves in whatever way works for them, including gestures, signs, symbols or communication devices. Every child has a voice, even if they don’t use words.

  • Our teams work closely together, providing joined-up support that sees the whole child, not just one area of need.

Health, Therapies and Family

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy supports students to bridge the gap between what they can do and what they need to do in everyday life. Our team support students of all ages and recognise that occupational demands change throughout the lifespan. ​

​Within school settings, therapy focuses on developing core fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and visual perceptual skills essential for participation in daily activities. ​

At College level, support is tailored to help students develop the skills needed for a successful transition into adulthood. ​

All of our Occupational Therapists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

Occupational Therapy

The role of occupational therapy

Our Occupational Therapists support with:

Fine Motor Skills: ​

  • Handwriting & Hand Strength

  • Fastening buttons, zips & tying shoelaces​

  • Fine Motor Assessments ​

Gross Motor Skills: ​

  • Balance, coordination, core stability

  • Gross Motor Assessments  ​

​Sensory Support: ​

  • Movement breaks, regulation strategies ​

  • Sensory Assessments​

Environmental Audits: ​

  • Classroom Environmental Audits ​

  • Residential Care Environmental Audits ​

  • Outdoor Environmental Audits​

Self-care Skills: ​

  • Personal hygiene​

  • Sleep hygiene​

Independence: ​

  • Travel​

  • Social Participation

Our facilities

Our facilities include dedicated spaces for a wide range of therapies including Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT), Music Therapy, Art Therapy and more, all designed to support individual needs and promote development.

Our Centres
The Woodrow Therapy Centre
A dedicated therapeutic space providing integrated creative, speech and language, and occupational therapies to support the emotional, social and developmental well‑being of students in a holistic school environment.
The SaLT & OT Centre
A space that offers specialized speech and language therapy (SALT) and occupational therapy (OT) services, supporting students’ communication, sensory, and motor development in a nurturing and structured environment.
The Health and Wellbeing Hub
Our Health and Wellbeing Hub is where our nursing team is based, providing day-to-day medical care and support. This includes: · Nurses for students · Nurses for staff (including Occupational Health) · Healthcare assistants They support children, young people and staff with health needs, ensuring everyone is safe, well and able to learn and work comfortably.

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