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At Forest Pathways OT, I provide specialist occupational therapy services for children and young people with SEND/ALN, supporting participation, independence and preparation for adulthood across education, home and community settings.

My work is grounded in sensory processing, functional assessment and practical strategies that can be embedded into everyday routines by families, educators and support staff.

All services are tailored to the needs of the child or young person, family, education setting or organisation. Fees reflect assessment time, report writing and professional expertise.

I work with:

· Parents and carers

· Schools, colleges and alternative provisions

· Local authorities (England) and local authorities / health boards (Wales)

· Case managers and commissioning teams

What’s on Offer

I assess how a child or young person processes sensory information and how this impacts learning, regulation, behaviour and participation.

This service may include:

· Sensory processing assessments using recognised tools (e.g. Sensory Profile 2, Adult/Adolescent)

· Observation across classroom, home or college environments

· Sensory environment audits

· Practical sensory processing recommendations

· Sensory regulation strategies that support learning and emotional regulation

· Coaching for staff and parents to support consistent implementation

This service is suitable for:

· EHCP/IDP assessment and review

· Learners with sensory regulation, attention or engagement difficulties

· Schools seeking practical, classroom-based strategies

Sensory Processing Assessments & Support

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Sensory processing assessment & report:

Assessment using recognised tools, observation, written recommendations.

Fee: £400 – £750

Sensory environment audit:

Classroom or setting-based sensory audit with recommendations.

Fee: £180 – £300

Follow-up / coaching session:

Parent or staff support session.

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

Suitable for EHCP (England) / IDP (Wales) assessment, review and provision planning.

I assess how vision is used functionally within everyday tasks, learning environments and routines.

This service may include:

· Functional vision assessment

· CVI-informed observation and analysis

· Assessment of how vision impacts learning, movement, self-care and regulation

· Environmental adaptations (lighting, contrast, layout, positioning)

· Visual support and access recommendations

· Clear, practical written guidance for staff and families

This service is particularly valuable for learners with complex needs, neurodivergent profiles or unexplained learning or access difficulties.

Functional Vision & CVI-Informed Assessments

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Functional vision / CVI-informed assessment & report

Functional assessment, environmental adaptations, written guidance

Fee: £350 – £650

Combined sensory processing & functional vision assessment

Integrated assessment and joint report

Fee: £650 – £950

I assess posture and positioning within functional tasks to support comfort, attention, access to learning and physical wellbeing.

This service may include:

· Postural assessment within classroom, seating and activity contexts

· Education-focused postural support recommendations

· Positioning guidance for learning and daily activities

· Equipment and environmental recommendations

· Liaison with education staff and MDT where appropriate

This service supports learners with physical, neurological or complex needs and aligns with 24-hour postural care principles within education settings.

Postural Support & Physical Access

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Postural assessment & Report:

Postural review in functional contexts with recommendations

Fee: £350 – £700

Review meeting attendance:

EHCP / IDP or MDT meeting

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

I assess how hand function impacts participation in learning and daily activities.

This service may include:

· Hand function and upper-limb assessment

· Fine motor skills within functional tasks (e.g. writing, tools, self-care)

· Strength, coordination and endurance considerations

· Task adaptation and environmental modification

· Practical strategies that can be embedded into classroom routines.

Hand Function & Fine Motor Skills

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Hand function assessment & report:

Functional fine motor assessment and strategies

Fee: £300 – £600

Targeted intervention block:

4 individual intervention sessions

Fee: £360 – £480

I support learners who experience physical, cognitive or sensory fatigue that affects participation and engagement.

This service may include:

· Functional fatigue assessment

· Analysis of sensory, physical and cognitive demands

· Pacing, rest and workload strategies

· Timetable and task adaptation recommendations

· Guidance for staff and families to support sustainable participation

This service is particularly relevant for neurodivergent learners, those with complex needs or fluctuating energy levels.

Fatigue & Energy Management

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Fatigue assessment & report:

Functional fatigue assessment with practical strategies

Fee: £300 – £600

Review / coaching session:

Parent or staff guidance session

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

Transition, Independence & Preparation for Adulthood

I support young people through key transitions, including preparation for adulthood and employment.

Transition Planning (EHCP & Life Skills)

This service may include:

· Functional independence assessment (ADLs and daily living skills)

· Consideration of sensory processing, posture, fatigue and vision

· Learner-centred goal setting

· Clear transition planning aligned with EHCP outcomes

· Attendance at transition or review meetings

Preparation for Work & Vocational Readiness

I assess functional readiness for work and support young people to develop the skills and strategies needed for vocational environments.

This service may include:

· Functional assessment of work-related skills

· Analysis of sensory, physical and fatigue demands within work environments

· Postural and endurance considerations

· Reasonable adjustment recommendations

· Support with routines, independence and role expectations

This service supports learners moving into supported internships, college-to-work pathways or employment. Supporting learners who experience physical, cognitive or sensory fatigue that affects participation and engagement.

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Transition assessment & report:

Functional independence, sensory processing, posture, fatigue and vision review

Fee: £450 – £850

Meeting attendance:

EHCP / IDP or transition review

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

Aligned with Preparing for Adulthood outcomes (England) and Additional Learning Needs (Wales) frameworks.

Preparation for work assessment & report:

Functional readiness, workplace demands, reasonable adjustments

Fee: £400 – £700

Work-focused strategy session:

Practical guidance for young person, family or staff

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

Suitable for college-to-work pathways, supported internships and employment planning.

Training & CPD for Education and Care Settings

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I deliver practical, evidence-informed training to support staff confidence and consistency.

Training topics include:

· Sensory processing in the classroom

· Supporting functional vision and CVI

· Postural support in education settings

· Fatigue management for learners

· Supporting hand function and independence

· Implementing OT recommendations effectively

· Preparation for adulthood and employment

Training can be delivered in person or online and tailored to the needs of your setting.

Half-day (in person) : £300 – £450

Full-day (in person): £500 – £900

Online CPD (1 hour) : £90 – £120 per participant

Pre-recorded training access: £30 – £60 per person

Training is aligned with:

· SEND Code of Practice (England)

· Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales

· Education and care setting requirements across both nations

Consultancy & Service Development

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I provide consultancy to support organisations in developing high-quality, consistent therapy provision.

This may include:

· Service audits and quality review

· Sensory processing and functional access pathway development

· CVI-informed environmental design

· Staff training and supervision frameworks

· MDT integration and service alignment

· Support with inspection preparation and quality improvement planning

Consultancy day rate: £400 – £800

Monthly retainer (ongoing support): £600 – £2,000

Consultancy may include:

· Service audits and development

· Sensory processing and functional access pathways

· CVI-informed environmental design

· Staff supervision and CPD frameworks

· MDT integration and quality improvement planning

· Support with inspection, review and commissioning processes

Bundled Service Packages

Functional Sensory Support Package:

Sensory processing & functional vision assessment, written plan, 1-hour

staff training, 6-week follow-up

Fee: £700 – £1,000

Transition & Independence Package:

ADL assessment, sensory processing, posture, fatigue and vision review,

transition plan, meeting attendance

Fee: £850 – £1,300

Whole-School / Whole-College Consultancy:

Environmental audit, training, strategy embedding and review support

Fee: £1,500 – £4,000

Working With Forest Pathways

My approach is:

· Functional – focused on real-world participation

· Collaborative – working alongside families, education staff and MDTs

· Practical – strategies that can be embedded into daily routines

· Individualised – responsive to each learner’s needs

If you would like to discuss whether our services are right for you or your setting, please get in touch.

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