45 Date updated: 25.08.2023 next review: 24.09.2024 A speech, language and communication programme is designed and provided by SLT and delivered by trained staff in education and care. This will be reviewed on a termly basis. A weekly social communication skills group. This is planned and delivered by SLT and/or Therapy Assistant. Social Stories, debrief packs and Talking Mats provided by SLT/Therapy team as required. Communication training and on-going support and guidance to all staff working with our learners, provided by SLT. Meetings around the Child (MAC meetings) to discuss relevant needs and to agree strategies and resources, supported by SLT as required. A detailed report provided by SLT, to be used for Annual reviews and in the setting and monitoring of ‘SMART’ targets. Training of parents, provided by SLT as required to help consistency in the use of identified strategies. Overley has a trained Makaton Tutor who trains and supports staff across Overley Hall School and Care. An initial assessment completed by SLT upon admission. This is reported through the post admission review, approximately three months after the start date. Fortnightly meetings will take place throughout the post admission assessment period. Occupational Therapy OT input will be provided by a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist (OT) with post graduate training in Sensory Integration, to include: A direct Occupational Therapy session lasting thirty minutes provided by an OT and/or Therapy Assistant (under the supervision of an OT). A sensory profile to be completed, with staff and parents, by the OT. A programme designed and provided by OT which is to be delivered by trained teaching staff and the Therapy Assistant under the supervision of the OT. This programme will include advice on ‘Activities of Daily Living’ (ADL’s). The development, training and support of staff by the OT to model and promote the ‘Zones of Regulation’ across education and care. The ‘Zones of Regulations’
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