Therapy Support at The Redway School
To ensure that these needs are met, we have a range of therapists who are part of our team, working with our pupils alongside classroom staff, as well as with parents / carers, who form part of the multidisciplinary team of professionals. Our therapists and therapy assistants may provide individual treatment to pupils or by supporting the delivery of individual treatment plans by classroom staff.
Our Therapy Teams
Pupils have access to the therapy team, but the level of support is determined by their EHC Plan or individual need. This level of support is reviewed at the EHCP review meetings, or sooner if necessary due to a change in the pupils needs.
Some ways in which the therapy teams work, include:
- Supporting classroom staff, parents / carers to show and empower them as to how they can work on developing pupils’ skills across a range of learning opportunities whilst at school or at home.
- Working together with classroom staff to develop a clear and holistic information base of a pupil’s skills and how these impact upon their learning, social skills, behaviour, and development of independence skills.
- Providing specific and targeted support for pupils as specified in their EHC Plans. This will always be based upon a pupil’s current needs, have jointly agreed relevant outcomes.
Our Therapies
Hydrotherapy
At The Redway School we are fortunate to have a specially heated hydrotherapy pool.
Occupational Therapy
At The Redway School, the occupational therapy team is responsible for providing care and advice to children with identified occupational therapy needs.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy at The Redway School is provided by Chiltern Music Therapy.
Physiotherapy
At The Redway School, the physiotherapy team is responsible for providing care and advice to students regarding gross motor function and musculo-skeletal movement.
Rebound Therapy
Rebound Therapy is trampoline therapy which uses a full sized trampoline to provide opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation
Sensory Integration Therapy
Our senses provide us with a means of interacting with our environment as well as allowing us to develop an understanding of the world in which we live.
Sherborne Developmental Movement
At The Redway School we use a variety of different approaches and techniques in order to assist our students throughout all areas of the curriculum.
Speech and Language Therapy
At The Redway School, communication is fundamental for every child and is a vital part of their education.
Signalong
Signing is taught across The Redway School as an additional language to support pupils with speech and hearing needs.
