our life changing therapeutic education
What really differentiates us from most schools offering therpaeutic education is our extensive clinical team which form a core part of our multidisciplinary framework.
Our highly experienced therapists work closely alongside our teaching and pastoral team to create a truly inclusive therapeutic environment. Therapy is delivered through a tiered approach, Universal, Targeted, and Intensive to ensure every student receives the type of support that best meets their individual needs.Â
Intensive 1:1 therapy can be commissioned through our Great Minds Therapy service.
Creative Arts Psychotherapy Groups
Uses art, music and drama to help students express emotions, build self-esteem and develop coping skills in a supportive space. It fosters emotional regulation, communication and connection with others.
Occupational Therapy Groups
Enhances essential life skills by addressing physical, sensory and cognitive challenges. It supports fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing and independence in tasks like handwriting, self-care and classroom participation, promoting confidence and meaningful engagement.
Speech and Language Therapy Groups
Develops speech, language and communication skills to support academic and social success. It improves speech clarity, language comprehension, expression, social communication and emotional literacy, helping students engage confidently with peers and in group settings.
what does universal therapy involve?
Universal therapy is accessible to all of our students and is provided through Integrated Systemic Milieu Therapy (ISMT). ISMT fosters a positive, supportive environment that helps individuals grow and heal. By addressing various aspects of a person’s life, including emotional, social and educational experiences, students are supported in overcoming any personal challenges they encounter.
Access to the Universal Therapy Toolkit, staff training and clinical supervision to support therapeutic strategies in daily school activities.
Weekly Clinical and Inclusion Meetings with a multidisciplinary team to strategically address students needs and barriers to engagement.
Support for relationship-building with teachers and implementation of sensory strategies across home, community and school environments.
Daily intervention guidelines, developed by the therapy team, with recommendations for staff to support students in a therapeutic manner.
what does targeted group therapy involve?
This is provided for students who would benefit from specific input to exploring specific skill building or key themes. It often entails small-group therapy sessions. Targeted sessions are embedded within each students weekly timetables and depending on needs, this targeted therapy offer may replace small-group subject classes until a student is ready to access this level of learning.
Everything included within our Universal Offer.
Participation in therapeutic groups, such as our RISE Psychoeducation Programme, delivered by Therapeutic practitioners. This intervention supports students to develop self- awareness, emotional literacy, resilience and interpersonal skills.
The student may access a targeted therapy group or indirect therapy provision. If indirect intervention is recommended, this could be delivered by the tutor or another member of the team, with support from the therapy team’s daily intervention guidelines.
Tailored intervention plans, daily guidelines, and case notes, with regular progress updates for parents and carers. The therapy team contributes to Success and End-of-term reports.
The multi-disciplinary team go above and beyond for my child with an outstanding motivation to remove barriers to learning, it is so great to see our my child grow with a new found confidence and a core belief in themselves that they truly can achieve anything.
National Online School Parent
great minds therapy services
Additional Intensive therapy – Intensive Offer
For students with complex or high-level needs requiring 1:1 specialist intervention, the Intensive Offer is provided through our Great Minds Therapy Services at an additional cost.
Great Minds Therapy Services provide therapy in the following specialties:
- Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Creative Arts Psychotherapy (CAT)
Online Therapy: Did you know?
Research shows that online therapy can be just as effective as traditional face-to-face sessions. Children and young people, especially those with neurodiverse needs, have shown progress in areas such as communication, motor skills and social interactions through teletherapy.
