Therapy

Our approach recognises that progress in learning is closely linked to emotional wellbeing, communication, sensory regulation and social development. When pupils feel safe, regulated and supported, they are better able to engage in learning and build positive relationships.

Therapists and teaching staff work collaboratively to deliver targeted, measurable interventions aligned with each pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our multidisciplinary team ensures that therapeutic provision remains responsive to individual needs and directly supports progress towards EHCP outcomes.

Our Speech and Language Therapist supports pupils whose EHCPs identify communication and interaction needs, including speech, language processing, social communication and sensory-based feeding difficulties.

Provision may include individual or small group therapy, in-class support, communication strategies and curriculum adaptations. Interventions are aligned with EHCP outcomes and focus on developing functional communication, language skills, social understanding and self-advocacy, enabling pupils to access learning and engage confidently with others.

Our School Counsellor provides structured emotional support for pupils whose EHCPs identify social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space where pupils can explore anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties and relationship challenges.

Through regular sessions, pupils develop effective coping strategies, emotional resilience and greater self-awareness, supporting progress towards both their personal development and educational EHCP outcomes.

 Our trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) delivers targeted, structured interventions to develop emotional literacy, self-esteem, social skills and anxiety management. Sessions are tailored to individual EHCP needs and focus on strengthening emotional regulation and peer relationships, promoting greater confidence and more consistent engagement in learning. 

 Mentoring provides consistent, relationship-based support for pupils who require additional guidance to meet behavioural, social or engagement targets identified within their EHCPs. Through regular, structured check-ins, mentors support goal-setting, reflection, self-regulation and positive relationship development, fostering resilience, accountability and a strong sense of belonging. 

In addition to our in-school therapeutic provision, we offer a range of structured therapeutic activities designed to further support EHCP outcomes. These experiences promote experiential learning, emotional regulation and confidence-building in meaningful, real-life contexts.

By extending therapeutic principles beyond the classroom, pupils are supported to develop resilience, independence and positive social interaction skills, strengthening their overall engagement and personal development.

Equine Therapy promotes emotional regulation, confidence and relationship-building through structured interactions with horses. Pupils develop trust, empathy, self-control and non-verbal communication skills in a calm, supportive environment, strengthening SEMH outcomes and enhancing self-esteem.

“Wild About the Woods” offers structured outdoor therapeutic learning experiences that foster teamwork, problem-solving, resilience and independence. Through nature-based activities, pupils develop emotional regulation, cooperation and overall wellbeing, directly supporting outcomes identified within their EHCPs.

Through adaptive skiing sessions at The Snow Centre, pupils engage in structured physical activity that enhances coordination, balance, perseverance and self-confidence. Overcoming new challenges builds resilience, emotional regulation and self-belief, supporting greater engagement and personal development.