Schools & Local Authorities Services

At STEPS & STRIDES Occupational Therapy, we offer flexible in-school services tailored to support schools, specialist provisions, and local authorities.

Our therapists can be booked for either a Full Day (6 hours) or Half Day (3 hours), on a one-off or ongoing basis, depending on your setting’s needs. We provide embedded support that fits seamlessly within your school timetable and enhances outcomes for pupils with a range of additional needs.

What’s included:

Our in-school visits can include a combination of the following:

• Embedded Therapy - Regular, hands-on support delivered directly to pupils within class, one-to-one, or in small groups.
• Occupational Therapy Assessments - Comprehensive standardised and clinical assessments to identify pupils’ needs, including assessments to inform EHCP applications or annual reviews.
• OT Programmes and Strategies - Individualised programmes and classroom-based strategies to support learning, participation, and independence across the school day.
• Support with EHCPs and Annual Reviews - Contribution to EHCP paperwork, annual review reports, goal setting, and recommendations.
• Staff Training and Workshops - We offer advice, modelling, and informal training for teaching and support staff to build confidence in embedding strategies.

Who this is for:

• Primary and secondary schools
• Special schools and resource bases
• Early years settings
• Schools needing short-term or ongoing OT input
• Pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, developmental delays, sensory needs, and more.

Whether you’re looking to reduce wait times for OT and SaLT input, require support during busy periods like annual reviews, or need consistent therapy input across a term, our flexible Full or Half Day packages can help.