Speech & Occupational Therapies

Speech & Language Therapy

Speech and language therapists (SALTs) provide support and care for pupils who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking or swallowing.

Our speech and language therapist comes to Deer Park School at structured times throughout the year to assess and treat speech, language and communication difficulties in our children to help them communicate better. They then develop tailored plans and work with staff so that they are able to deliver the best support.

Sometimes it is deemed that this external support is necessary. Should this be the case for your child, we will discuss any referrals with families in the first instance and gain full consent before proceeding with the referral.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists enable children and young people with physical, learning and mental health needs to participate in, and successfully manage, the activities that they want or need to do at home, at school and during their free time.
They have the skills and expertise to identify the personal, task and environmental factors that support or inhibit children’s development, participation and achievement.

Sometimes it is deemed that external support from an occupational therapist is necessary. Should this be the case for your child, we will discuss any referrals with families in the first instance, and gain full consent before proceeding with the referral. Our occupational therapist comes into the school at structured times over the course of the academic year and supports the school with strategies to deliver to identified children.

Some of our children have OT timetabled into their day to support them with their activities and learning. They use the resources available to work on areas such as gross motor, fine motor, core strength, coordination, sensory support and more.