Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Gretton School helps learners build the skills they need to take part in school life and everyday routines with greater confidence, comfort and independence.
Occupational Therapists work with learners across the school day, both in classrooms and in dedicated therapy spaces. Interventions are delivered through a mix of individual sessions, small group work, in-class support, and staff collaboration, tailored to what will work best for each learner.
What We Support
Sensory Processing & Regulation
Some learners process sensory information (like sound, touch or movement) in ways that can affect how they feel or behave. We use sensory strategies, such as movement breaks, calming tools, or changes to the environment to help learners feel calm, alert and ready to learn.
Emotional Regulation
We support learners to notice, name and manage their emotions. This might include: using visuals, developing routines or working with staff on consistent strategies across the day. Sessions often include games, check-ins, or movement to explore feelings in a safe and supportive way.
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Motor Skills
We help learners build fine and gross motor skills needed for things like handwriting, dressing, using cutlery and joining in physical activities. Activities are chosen to match learners’ interests, whether that’s building with Lego, using sensory equipment, or playing games.
Daily Living Skills
We also support with everyday life skills, which includes: dressing, organising belongings or developing personal care routines. These are broken down into manageable steps to build confidence and independence.
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Access to Learning
We work closely with teachers and support staff to make sure every learner can take part in lessons. This might involve adapting equipment (like pencil grips or seating), changing how tasks are presented, or supporting attention and engagement.
If you'd like to find out more about Occupational Therapy at Gretton School, or how your child is being supported, please speak to the OT team or contact the school office.
