Oak View School

Therapies

The school uses a number of therapies and therapists, which enhance the pupils learning and wellbeing.

These include:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Music therapy
  • Speech and Language therapy

These are some of the therapies we use regularly. In most cases, these therapists are commisioned by the Local Authority to support individual pupil's provision.

Specialist occupational therapists - sensory integration

Provided by Jumpstart Therapy Centre 

Sensory integration is a set of physical activities that help a child with sensory processing difficulties. These are tailored to each pupil and take place in class, in the S.I. rooms or around the school. These activities help a child become settled and ready to learn.

Speech and Language Therapists

Zoe Kara & Emma Jones

Zoe and Emma work with our pupils to develop their communication skills. They also work with teaching staff to develop their skills for working with pupils.

Elklan

Joe Blythin, Jade Ford & Maria Nikolova

All staff are trained in Elklan, which gives them skills to understand communication and language development in children with special needs. Three of our staff are trainers who have able to update staff training and support staff in the specialist areas of  autism and complex needs.

Physiotherapy and occupational therapy

Physios: Jenny & Ros 

Physio Assistant: Sally

OT: Analin 

Some of our pupil's have physical challenges or a need for physiotherapy. Our physiotherapists and occupational therapists work with our pupils, assess them, provide equipment and advise staff on how to work with pupils.

Trauma Perspective Practice (TPP)

Leads: Jemma Bell & Graham Sandberg 

PRICE trainer: Jemma Bell 

Trauma Perceptive Practice (TPP) is the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional wellbeing. All staff at Oak View have TPP training and our staff support to deliver training across our multi-academy trust (Epping Forest Schools, Partnership Trust).

We aim to support every pupil’s well-being and mental health. The TPP approach is to understand behaviour and support well-being, using the values of Compassion, Kindness, Hope, Connection and Belonging and is embedded in our school systems and practice.

Music Therapy

Anna Griffiths

Music therapy sessions are individually tailored to meet the specific needs of each student, incorporating various musical activities such as playing instruments, singing and improvisation. These activities are designed to encourage emotional expression, enhance communication, and include social interaction. For non-verbal students and students with communication difficulties, their innate ability to engage with music can open new avenues of expression and can support with emotional expression.

 The service is offered both in individual and group format. By offering this service on-site, Oak View School ensures that students have convenient access to music therapy. Individual and small group sessions are offered in the schools music therapy room and larger groups within the classroom, providing flexible and accessible options for students.