Therapies
Therapy
Physiotherapy
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Children and young persons with Physiotherapy needs are seen by Paediatric Physiotherapists from the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust who are based at our school three times a week.
Physiotherapy is provided to children in line with the child’s Educational Health Care Plan, and/or their needs on Physiotherapy assessment.
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Physiotherapy (helps with the development, rehabilitation, and improvement of movement skills and performance. Physiotherapists may work on gross motor skills such as sitting, standing, and walking, as well as improvement in flexibility, strength, and endurance.
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Sensory Hydrotherapy
Water is a unique environment that provides gentle pressure, buoyancy, and soothing support that has many benefits for pupils with additional needs.
When pupils are surrounded by water, it can help them with sensory processing, physical exercise, improved socialisation and communication skills, and developing better self-regulation.
For some children, hydrotherapy sessions can support them to be communicative and cooperative. It can reduce anxiety and improves the ability to concentrate, giving pupils a feeling of confidence.
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Speech & Language Therapy
Speech, language and communication development is a central aspect of learning and opportunities to develop these skills are provided continuously in every classroom. There are times when an individual may need a very specific and specialised approach to help them overcome a particularly tricky barrier to their progress. Our Communication Room is a dedicated space for individuals and small groups to come to work with our communication specialist, Nasim Ali.
Sessions include activities that cover the key elements of language: Attention and Listening, Vocabulary, Building Sentences, Telling Stories and Conversations, through a variety of approaches such as individual work, group work, role-play, drama, music, games, technology and creative projects.
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Movement Therapy
Our Sensory Integration and Movement room is used by our Sensory Occupational Therapist alongside our staff to help develop confidence and mobility skills in our pupils.
Sensory Integration activities assists in the development of the vestibular and proprioceptive senses. When sensory processing improves, it helps a child focus on the other activities in their life that may be challenging like learning, paying attention, communicating, and even sleeping.
A range of equipment and resources are available including a climbing wall and ceiling mounted swings.
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Immersive Room
Immersive spaces are the next generation of sensory learning for special needs pupils. Our immersive room is totally different to a traditional classroom. It is not restricted by walls & windows but can recreate anywhere in time & space or the imagination of stimulated students.
Our immersive room uses high quality projection to create a strong visual wrap around. It then adds ambient sensory effects including dynamic lighting, wind, scent, smoke, sound & vibration to bring the imagery to life & turn it in to a shared virtual experience. From enhancing the curriculum to providing physiotherapy through interactive movement, content brings a whole new dynamic to our work with our students.
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