Therapies

Physiotherapy 

The physiotherapist and physiotherapy assistant come into school several times each week to deliver physiotherapy as outlined on a students’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These sessions include gross motor work, blocks of hydrotherapy, setting and reviewing individual programmes for staff to implement throughout the day. Physiotherapists advise staff on postural support and positioning and the use of specialist equipment. Additionally, the occupational therapy team (OT) assess students and give advice regarding specialist equipment and furniture.

Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)

School work in partnership with independent Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT) who assess students' needs and advise school staff on any interventions required. 

School employs a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, who works at school daily, working collaboratively with class teams to set and review challenging IEP targets, in addition to group and individual therapy sessions.

The feeding/dysphagia specialist advises staff about students with eating and drinking difficulties.

Music Therapy

We have a Music Therapist who comes into school each Friday.  She delivers individual, small group and whole class music therapy sessions. During these sessions, as well as enjoying the musical activities, students work on a variety of skills such as communication, interaction with others, sharing and turn-taking.

Animal Therapy

Following the introduction of our college animals staff have completed Animal Therapy training. Aspects of this are included in our animal care sessions to enhance our students’ learning and therapeutic experiences. 

Current animals include chickens, a tortoise and a therapy dog.