Do you Seek Strategies for Success in Dynamic Classrooms?
Are you a teacher or educator struggling to navigate the complexities of dynamic classrooms and playgrounds?
Do you find yourself challenged by the need to deliver a curriculum and juggle diverse student needs, including social complexities, behavioural supports, and engagement concerns?
Our team of paediatric occupational therapists provides educators like you with practical strategies to reduce stress and burnout and create inclusive learning environments for the entire classroom. And, if you are worried about funding, let us share some good news.
We can support you:
- Through your school’s allocated DIP funding
- With gathering evidence to help with your application.
Let us help you unlock your student’s learning potential and improve their educational outcomes with our School Inclusion Program!
Welcome to the Program
The School Inclusion Program delivers an evidence-based approach to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. We provide educators with practical tools and therapeutic knowledge, equipping them to create more responsive and inclusive classrooms and playgrounds.
This comprehensive paediatric occupational therapy program allows students to thrive by fostering strong partnerships between the school, educators and parents. Our program transcends traditional classroom support, addressing the multifaceted factors influencing student success.
We focus on:
Work with our Team –
Tap into Our Collective Paediatric Occupational Therapy Knowledge & Experience Today
Our team of solution-focused paediatric occupational therapists offer well established and trialled strategies to create inclusive classrooms and playgrounds for all students. With our experience working alongside school systems and a strong reputation in addressing individual children’s needs gained from successfully supporting educators over 12+ years, we will provide tailored solutions to your needs.
When partnering with us, you will benefit from our:
Understanding
of Child Development
We profoundly understand child development, learning styles, and classroom dynamics. Our experience allows us to identify and address specific challenges faced by students.
Tailored Solutions
We work closely with educators to develop personalised strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. Our evidence-informed approach ensures that our interventions are effective and aligned with best practices.
Collaborative Partnerships
We value collaboration and build strong relationships with educators, child parents, and school teams. Our team can provides ongoing support and guidance throughout the school year.
Goal-Driven
Decision Making
We set clear goals and track progress to ensure that our interventions are making a positive impact. Our focus on incremental improvement means continuously reflecting and refining our strategies and approaches to achieve optimal outcomes.
Authenticity & Passion
We are deeply committed to our work and passionate about helping children succeed. Our authenticity and genuine care for students create a trusting and supportive environment that nurtures students’ growth and development.
We are also committed to excellence in paediatric occupational therapy by continuously improving our practices and delivering the best possible support through:
Adapting to Needs
We are committed to evolving our strategies to meet the changing needs of children, their families as well as schools and educators.
Sharing Knowledge
We regularly discuss our experiences and insights to refine our approaches.
Continuous Learning
We stay up to date with the latest research and best practices.
Being Open to Feedback
We are open to your feedback to help us improve our services.
Our comprehensive occupational therapy approach facilitates holistic child development by addressing complex challenges such as:
Diverse Learning Styles
Tailored strategies to meet the unique needs of each student.
Engagement Concerns
Strategies to engage students and foster a love of learning.
Behavioural Supports
Creating and understanding of behaviours and adjusting expectations by implementing proactive solutions through collaboration.
Curriculum Demands
Guidance on how to best adjust access to school curriculum for all learners.
Let Us Help You Develop Customised Solutions to Your Challenges
Educators and parents may be frustrated and confused when students don’t meet their expectations as many factors influence a child’s ability to engage fully in school activities. We recognise and understand the complexity of educational environments and the challenges schools, students, and parents may face. Effective communication, shared goals, and a collaborative approach are essential to addressing these challenges. By working closely with educators, we can support in identifying underlying challenges, implement appropriate strategies, and enhance child participation at school.
We are passionate about working with educators to create an environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. Our team will extensively collaborate with you to uncover and thoroughly understand your unique challenges and develop a range of customised solutions to your classroom and playground challenges. To make that happen, we will:
As you partner with us, we’ll provide additional solutions to address the challenges that may hinder you from creating inclusive and effective learning environments. Our School Inclusion Program includes a comprehensive range of innovative services designed to address your challenges and any emerging issues that may arise during implementation. Here is the glimpse of what we provide:
- Assessments
- Environmental Assessments
- Family Connections
- Goal Setting and Strategies to Support Goal Progress
- Individual or Group Case Consultations/Supervision
- Individual Therapy and Group Therapy
- Lunchtime – Fun Time
- Modelling
- Observations
- Resource Development
- Transition Reports/Transition Support
- Understanding Me – Classroom Introduction Activity
- Workshops for Parents and Educators
Investigate the positive impact of these services on building a more inclusive school environment by exploring their benefits.
School Inclusion Program – The Process
Our process is simple yet effective. It consists of the following steps…
School Inclusion Program – Benefits to Teachers and Schools
Through close collaboration, we aim to:
Enhance mindset and belief
Foster a positive attitude towards inclusive education and support services.
Expand knowledge
Increase educators’ understanding of occupational therapy’s role in child development and education.
Strengthen skills
Equip educators with effective school inclusion strategies and practical approaches.
Improve effectiveness
Empower educators to integrate inclusion support seamlessly into classroom routines, enhancing their ability to implement class curriculum.
Create a supportive environment
Guide educators in developing a supportive environment for all students.
Strengthen relationships
Foster positive student-teacher and teacher-parent relationships.
Enrich educators’ professional development
Provide educators with innovative frameworks to enhance their teaching techniques and approaches.
Facilitate goal setting and regular evaluation
Collaboratively work with educators in implementing a structured process for setting clear learning objectives and regularly assessing progress to identify areas for improvement and adjust interventions accordingly.
Our Service Area
We service the following areas:
- Northern Suburbs: Wallan, Craigieburn, Roxborough Park, Broadmeadows, Mernda, Doreen, Mill Park Epping, Fawkner, Thomastown, South Morang, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury, Greensborough, Hurstbridge, Montmorency and Watsonia
- Eastern Suburbs: Doncaster Doncaster East, Ringwood, Blackburn, Box Hill and Vermont South
- Southern Suburbs: Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Glen Iris, Malvern and Toorak
- Western Suburbs: Pascoe Vale, Coburg, Brunswick, Essendon and Airport West
JOIN US in Building a School Where Everyone Thrives Together!
Register below to be one of the first to experience this groundbreaking opportunity. Due to high demand, spaces are limited. We look forward to hearing from you soon.