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“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…

“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…

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…

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of IT systems (Word), audio typing and general office experience. The role will predominantly include the audio typing of clinical correspondence and some general administration duties along with holiday cover. Applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. It is anticipated that interviews will be…

Well done John who was our winner of the November 2018 Tree Topper of the Month Mum said, “Yesterday when my son came home, this was in his book bag. I am beyond proud. He never gets recognition for his efforts, never once has he been awarded pupil of the day or star of the week, he doesn’t get any behaviour…

The Tree Tops team would like to thank all our families for following our journey over 2018. However, the most important people are our Tree Toppers who mean the world to us. Watch this space in 2019 for lots of exciting new projects! If there are any topics you would like us to go into…

“It gave us more understanding of what our child is going through.” “Excellent presentation and activities.” “I am going to share training with staff in FE, make a timetable to ensure Sensory Diet Programme is followed and possibly involve other students who need Sensory Diet Programmes.” “H*’s teacher is fully on board with her sensory…

“Enjoyed information on sensory processing, trying more practical side and ability to ask and try out sensory ideas.” “Amazingly relevant to our children and young people.” “The sensory processing workshop was excellent, very informative with practical applications. Thank you” “Would love to see again.”

• “Brilliant overview of understanding sensory processing.” • “Brilliant introduction to the area of information.”

Dear Tree Toppers We think this is a valuable service you may be interested to know about. The Family Dog Service at the Assistance Dog Charity Dogs for Good is for parents and carers who have a child with autism between the ages of 3 and 16, who are either looking at getting a dog…