As part of our status as a Specialist SEND Provider, we have an onsite Therapy Team to enhance the environment and our students learning experience. All students at college benefit from a skilled staff base, providing a universal approach to developing their communication, independence, and employability skills, and supporting their preparation for adulthood and their next destination. This includes staff workshops, training, general advice and guidance, and environmental recommendations and adaptations to benefit the inclusivity of all students.
Our Therapy Team
For some students, additional therapy team interventions and provision may be recommended to meet their needs. Therapy team interventions and provision is based on individual need and specific to each student. This is identified as part of our admissions process and reviewed in line with student progress as part of the annual review process. The input is funded by Local Authorities. Targeted therapy team interventions and provision may include observation, assessment, guidance, strategies, target setting contribution, provision of equipment and individualised resources, group work, embedded work in the learning environment or 1:1 support for a short period. The model of delivery is based on individual therapist/facilitator judgement to meet students’ needs and support development towards individual outcomes.
A small number of students may require specialist interventions and provision. Along with the above, this may include liaison with external professionals, and ongoing direct work with the student.
What support is available?
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Therapy Assistant
- Assistant Psychology
- Our goal is supporting our students to access their curriculum, learning and environment.
- We focus on inclusivity, teaching skills and providing individualised, person-centred support.
What interventions and strategies maybe used?
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Trauma Informed Care
- Emotional regulation support
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Developing functional language to be able to express wants, needs and choices
- Developing Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) strategies
- Developing language and vocabulary skills
- Promoting an Inclusive Communication environment
- Providing accessible resources and information
- Strategies to promote posture and position
- Advice for fine and gross motor skills
- Support with activities of daily living
- Sensory based interventions
- Adapted and assistive equipment
- Strategies to promote safer eating and drinking
What resources are available?
- Sensory room
- Nurture room
- Fidget tools
- Sensory resources
- Communication resources
- Personal care suite
- Assistive equipment for visual impairment
