Simon Worthington Occupational Therapy Services

23/01/2026

Exciting news! 🎉

I’ll be delivering 2 school training sessions later this term – one for primary and one for secondary educators – focused on understanding and supporting pupils’ sensory needs in the classroom.

These sessions will be at cost only thanks to a partnership with Goldwyn School.

More details and booking info coming soon!

20/01/2026

Nice for those sensory seekers out there.

Good to see more sensory kit avalible in toy shops !

15/01/2026

When a child is mid-meltdown, they’re not choosing chaos.
They’re in distress.

A meltdown isn’t “bad behaviour” — it’s a nervous system overload. And in that moment, your child doesn’t need a lecture, a consequence, or a power struggle.

They need safety.
They need you to be their calm when their brain can’t find it.

This is the bit that’s hardest for adults (because we’re human too): the words they shout in overwhelm aren’t the truth of who they are. They’re the spill-over of a brain that’s flooded.

So if you’re in the thick of it right now, here’s your reminder:
Less talking. Softer voice. Lower demands. Stay close enough to feel safe.
We don’t calm children down — we calm with them. 💜

Managing Big Feelings Toolkit. Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

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13/01/2026

Very excitedly completing final touches to a training session I am delivering later today with teaching staff on sensory inclusive classrooms and understanding pupils sensory needs using Sensory Ladders® and other tools.

All the training I offer is tailored to each site - if your school have some twilight or inset days coming up please do get in touch so I can design a bespoke training session to support your team !

📧hello@simontheot.co.uk

09/01/2026

This looks like it may be helpful - website link is in the comments !

University of Leeds experts design a website to help parents of autistic children clean their teeth.

05/01/2026

Happy new year 🎉 and back to work for me today !

18/12/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 ! I'm taking some time off to enjoy the holidays with my family and will be back at my desk on Monday 5th of January 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and restful break

09/12/2025

Lovely to have finally met Gemma Easom Dyslexia Tutor & Assessor today at a school 😀
Gemma does wonderful work with schools and families in Kent and Medway - Please do get in touch with her if your looking for Dyslexia support or assessment.

18/11/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg47rep0dqo.amp

Scoill Yn Jubilee is taking part in a pilot scheme which has seen the redesign of a classroom.

03/11/2025

Its OT week 😁

OT Week 2025 is here!

This week, we’re celebrating the power of occupational therapy to help people stay well for longer and avoid crises – especially when they get the right support, at the right time.

To build a proactive, prevention-focused system, occupational therapy must be central to future planning and investment. Together, we can show how access to OT at the right time changes lives.

Here’s how to get involved:
• share stories that show how your service supports early intervention (tag us and use and )
• start local conversations with colleagues and leaders about how OT reduces pressure on services
• use the campaign messaging in your reports or meetings to highlight the value of prevention.

Let’s make this the biggest yet and shine a light on the incredible work OTs do every day. 💚

24/09/2025

Curly’s Farm has built such a strong and well-deserved reputation. I’ve visited several times now, and I’m absolutely thrilled to hear their latest news.

The farm offers a truly nurturing and inclusive environment, where hands-on work and the therapeutic benefits of animal care and outdoor activity are front and centre. It’s especially impactful for children and young people who may not thrive in more traditional settings. Curly’s Farm continues to make a real difference.

I am looking forward to following with this next chapter !

02/09/2025

and I am ...... BACK OPEN !

For the little ones starting in year R I hope you had a good first day and for those who are back to school - I hope the day treated you well ! Be kind to yourselves .... it takes time to re-adjust (parents, children and teaching staff ! )

For the schools who have chosen to renew with me this school year thank you ! I am very honoured to also be welcoming and working with some new schools this year in Ashford and Folkstone - exciting times !

If you are looking for OT support for your child or at your school please do get in touch -

hello@simontheot.co.uk
www.simontheot.co.uk