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If you book a training event with us for 2019 by 31st December 2018, we will give you a discount of 10%. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Shelley Gibson on:- Telephone: 01325 304411 Email: shelley.gibson@treetopsoccupationaltherapy.co.uk

The Guardian published an article on Monday 22nd October stating the SEN system was in crisis:- SEND figures – more than £1.2 million (15% in England) school pupils have SEND (according to DofE) with 253,000 (3%) having statements or EHCP’s. ADCS – 68 out of 85 Local Authorities who responded to a survey said they…

If your child would like to take part in a weekly golf lesson, Blackwell Grange Pro, Julie Welsh has started up a group on a Wednesday evening, 5.00p – 6.00pm, costing £6 per child. Our parent support group children go along and are coming on in leaps and bounds with their co-ordination.  Great news!  …

It was lovely to meet and welcome all our professionals to Tree Tops on Friday 19th October 2018, 12pm – 2pm. The Tree Tops team would just like to thank you all for coming along to the launch of our Rainbow Packages on Friday.  We hope you found it beneficial and also took away some…

If so, Tree Tops are looking to putting a Tree Topper handwriting group together in the near future. You do not need to have been assessed by us. Handwriting can be challenging for some of our children. If a child has poor fine motor skills they may find it hard to hold a pen or…

Mum contacted us last week and told us how brave and strong Clara had been at school. All the staff at Tree Tops think the world of Clara and are super proud of how far she has come since becoming a Tree Topper. What an achievement! ————- “Proud does not even touch how we feel…

One of our young Tree Topper’s loved his session last week, especially vestibular work when on the swings! We used sensory input to promote postural control, head movements and tracking skills, but also to increase alertness and focus. Just look at that smile! The staff enjoyed it just as much as him! #vestibular #posturalcontrol #headmovements#happysmile

When you have an SPD/ASD young adult who lacks/finds it challenging to concentrate, try the following tips and see if it helps:- Before going out in the car do lots of heavy work (calming) * Pushing/pulling exercises * Deep pressure (massage etc) * Brush the path or hoover * Blowing/sucking * Drink a thick milkshake…

“Some useful coordination exercises.” “The screening tool will be very useful to help me to focus on what will be most beneficial for individuals.” “Clear and concise explanations.” “I will use splats with the whole class and highlight children for intervention for posture etc.” “Very approachable trainee, who answered all our questions. Thank you.” “I…

“Excellent training, I feel much better prepared in my role now. Thanks!” “Activities shown can help our individuals to self-regulate and remain calm.” “It will help me to recognise triggers from a sensory prospective.” “Increased my understanding and awareness.” “It will help to bring new ideas and activities to CM’S.”