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Social Skills Group Sessions (Easter – Week 1 & 2)
Due to popular demand, we are hosting another two 45 minutes social skills groups during the Easter holidays for our children. The group is an opportunity for children who have difficulty in social situations to get together in a natural and relaxed environment. We use activities that allow children to develop key social skills such…
Read MoreCoffee and Cake Natter Morning – 19th March 2019
For a change, we are having a get together during the day in Darlington at the Dolphin Centre Cafe, 10.00am. It’s in the centre of Darlington and on the bus route. This will give some parents/carers from the southern part of the County or Stockton/Middlesbrough along with those who cannot make our evening meetings the…
Read MoreJanuary Tree Topper of the Month – Adam!
Well done to this month’s Tree Topper of the Month. Mum explained: “After visiting the dentist every 3 months since getting his first tooth Adam (now 6) sat in the dentist chair albeit on my knee, wore the glasses, let the dentist touch his teeth and use his mirror to examine the top teeth. All…
Read MoreDecember Tree Topper of the Month – Connie!
Well done to our December Tree Topper of the Month! Mum said, “My little girl is 8. She has major sensory issues with blowing her nose. She did it for the first time at the beginning of December. Sounds small, but it’s been such a traumatic thing for her and she finally with a lot…
Read MoreFuture workshops – dates being released soon!
In the next week or two, we will be advertising some workshops for the following:- * Parent workshop * Extreme behaviour * Think Sensory Not Behaviour * Feeding training All the above will be advertised throughout our social media. However, if you would like more details, please contact 01325 304411.
Read MoreDental Oral Hygiene Evening
Thank you to all of our parents/carers who attended our oral health promotion team evening on Monday 4th February 2019. It was very informative. Elaine is going to email us the presentation as feels it would be beneficial to you all. This will be posted on the site when we receive it from her. We’ve…
Read MoreTSNB Training Testimonial – Monday 21st January 2019
“Increased understanding of behaviours that children may present and strategies (practical resources) to help with this.” “More activities to use as a whole not segmenting children.” “Will be incorporating strategies into the classroom – calming, e.g. Lycra stretching, wobble cushion and fidget toys etc.” “Brilliant workshop!” “I have learnt good techniques on how to calm…
Read MoreSensory Dental Hygiene Evening
Is tooth brushing a pain in your household? Why not come along to our sensory dental hygiene evening hosted by Elaine from Oral Health Promotion? She will be able to talk us through how to keep a sensory seeker’s teeth clean (plus any child really). Elaine has said she has lots of freebies to give…
Read MoreExtreme Behaviour SOS Training Testimonial – Wednesday 5th December 2018
“Working with children with SEMH, it will help me to understand behaviours and be more proactive.” “This will assist me in supporting pupils in need of reaching the ready state to be able to develop and learn effectively.” “This will help me to manage some children who could benefit from the techniques.” “Shall implement throughout…
Read MoreOccupational Therapy Assistant – Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and caring individual to join our team as an Occupational Therapy Key Worker at Tree Tops Children’s Occupational Therapy service. The post is a part time role working 24 hours per week throughout the year based in our established clinic in Newton Aycliffe. You will have…
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