Welcome to International Makaton Awareness Day 2026!

Each year on 28th August, we celebrate this special day. This years theme is “The Power of Together”. Makaton builds wonderful friendships for people of all abilities from sharing a smile and signing “Hello” to singing with others. It plays an important part of our daily lives. The Tree Tops team will be learning Makaton…

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Learning to tie shoelaces

Why not try fastening shoelaces the same way as our Tree Topper, Thomas! Isn’t he just the best! Tying shoelaces is hard because it requires complex hand coordination. A child must use both hands differently at the same time, control small finger movements, and remember a long sequence of steps. Remember, break the steps down.…

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School Testimonial – TSNB (May 2026)

Such lovely comments from this South Tyneside Primary School that we have worked with assessing and providing sensory diets for their pupils. The training was a great way of upskilling staff in order to help these areas. Keep up the good work and let us know how you get on! Don’t forget we have lots…

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Parent Review – making progress

The whole team has seen the progess your son has made. We are absolutely over the moon, especially Ali and Heidi who work so closely with him. We look forward to seeing even more improvements in the coming months and hope to see you very soon. Well done! Mum has said her son has improved…

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Parent Review – calmer and regulated

The Tree Tops team always ensure our Tree Toppers enjoy their sessions by incorporating their interests. Watch out in the future for photos of these as they are absolutely brilliant! The imagination by staff and children is superb. Looking forward to seeing you soon but keep up with the home programme. Mum mentioned our Tree…

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Follow up online consultations for our families

We love to hear how our Tree Topper families are getting on. As children grow and develop, new questions or challenges can sometimes arise, even after therapy has finished. We are therefore pleased to offer Follow Up Consultations for families who have previously worked with us. These consultations will initially be available throughout the summer…

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Adult Sensory Online Consultations

Are you struggling to cope with the distractions of a noisy office environment? Do the harsh lights of a supermarket leave you feeling tired and fatigued? Is navigating daily life with sensory sensitivities a draining experience? Don’t simply tolerate it, reach out to us. Our online adult sensory consultation can help you understand your unique…

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