Equipt Therapy Services

12/05/2026

Parents worried about their child & SATs: My son got his SATs, his GCSEs, his A’Levels (always described as “could do better”, despite his care of others. He always befriended the quirky kids (they come to our home still to this day). He got into uni, but my proudest moment was when he said “Mum I’m taking a year out to think” 6 months later he had started a very long process of testing to become a fire fighter 🧑‍🚒 because “Mum I want to help people”! SATs don’t add value to your children. How they treat others adds value. My son challenges my thinking daily and I’m in Awe at how at 19 years of age he already helps to save lives. Could he have done that without SATs? Absolutely yes 🙌 Could he have done that without empathy and compassion for others? Absolutely not. I know which qualities I prefer in my boy and I’d throw away the SATs in a heartbeat 💗 to keep the man he is today.

12/05/2026

So many ladies came to mind when I read this that I had to share 🙌 Here’s celebrating the truly beautiful women because it lies within their spirit and not in physical appearance ❤️

✨The older I get, the more I understand that beauty has very little to do with appearance and everything to do with what a person keeps alive inside themselves. 🖋️

12/05/2026

✨ This Is Fostering ✨
As part of Foster Care Fortnight, we’ll be out and about sharing what fostering is really like — starting right in the heart of our community.
📍 Barnsley Hospital – Main Reception
📅 Tuesday 12th May
⏰ 11am – 1pm
Come and chat with the team, pick up information, and learn how fostering can make a real difference to children and young people. Whether you’re just starting to think about fostering or simply want to know more, we’re here to talk.
💛 This is fostering. And it starts with a conversation.

12/05/2026

Absolutely so grateful to Action against ASGSF changes for continuing to raise the impact these cuts have had and continue to have on adoption & special guardian families. Many of our families at eQuiPT haven’t noticed it as we fundraised and bridged sessions, but this doesn’t help us to cover our costs sadly. We promise to try to keep going and navigate the cuts to be here in Barnsley for our families for as long as we can 👌

11/05/2026

Watch out for the children that don’t ever complain …

10/05/2026

https://wix.to/H4INDv9
Caring for children who have experienced early trauma is a journey where love is the foundation but connection with others is the bridge. Our OTIS Project highlights why having a safe support group of fellow carers is so important. You do not have to do this alone. Join our community for the support you deserve. https://wix.to/kmnJEvH

10/05/2026

🎉💃 JUST 1 DAY TO GO! 🕺🎉
Tomorrow we kick off Foster Care Fortnight and we are so ready to celebrate 🎈✨ Over the next two weeks, Barnsley will be buzzing as we head out into the community, start conversations, share stories and shine a light on the amazing difference fostering can make.
Whether you’re curious, supportive, or already part of the fostering family, this fortnight is all about people, connection and community 💙 Keep your eyes peeled, come and say hello, and join us as we celebrate fostering in Barnsley in style!
The countdown is almost over… let’s do this! 🎊

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

❤️ Because all children deserve a safe and loving home where they can thrive, at eQuiPT we support adoption, kinship and foster care families to thrive. Where funding is limited we use our charity to apply for bids and wrap around extra support to maintain high standards thanks to & Supporting children to recover from early trauma

10/05/2026

❤️ Every child deserves the freedom from emotional burden to allow play to occur, whether that’s digging a fort on the beach or playing with toys at home. Play is vital to childhood and development, but only occurs when children feel safe. At eQuiPT we create a safe space to process early trauma and allow children to thrive.

09/05/2026

Check out what’s on over the next 2 weeks 🙌