BCHC Children's Occupational Therapy

BCHC Children's Occupational Therapy Birmingham NHS Children's Occupational Therapy service. We work with children/young people/families and education, supporting with everyday activities

11/01/2026

As Occupational Therapists we always consider the environment when working with children. Often a space for them to retreat to that is less stimulating is beneficial for them to have access to.

Please see our video to get some ideas on how to create a sensory space for your children.

09/01/2026

Jump into January with these fun activity ideas!

08/01/2026

New year is the perfect time for building new skills! One of the training packages we offer to settings across Birmingham in the SEND Occupational Therapy team is Ready Steady Reception, which is all about upskillling staff members to run intervention groups that support children in developing key skills in a fun and interactive way. Sign up your school for free by emailing: bchc.sendtherapy@nhs.net

07/01/2026

This January, support your child to reset and refocus using yoga. Movement within yoga can help children calm their bodies, develop body awareness and support attention. Try these three poses, which symbolise new beginnings for the year ahead:

1. Butterfly Pose - Sit tall, feet together, and gently flap your knees like wings.
2. Child's Pose - Kneel down, reach arms forward and rest your head on the floor.
3. Lotus Pose - Sit cross-legged, hands on knees, and take slow deep breaths.

06/01/2026

When children are supported to set their own goals and celebrate progress, it can have a really positive impact on their motivation and wellbeing.💛

Creating a vision board for 2026 can help children develop fine motor skills, handwriting, planning and organisation- all while building confidence and self-belief.✨

There's no right or wrong way- it's about creativity, choice and having fun together.

06/01/2026

New Year New Grip! Develop your handwriting grip through Occupational Therapy strategies. A functional hand grip requires lots of skills, this includes hand strength, finger isolation, visual perception, postural stability and wrist stability. Visit the Birmingham SEND Occupational Therapy website for more advice.

17/12/2025

Sensory food play is a great way to practice cutlery skills, provide opportunities for sensory exploration and exposure to new food!

Rubery Nursery School have been taking part in our Fun with Food training! Thank you for sharing some of the photo's fro...
15/12/2025

Rubery Nursery School have been taking part in our Fun with Food training! Thank you for sharing some of the photo's from your sessions.

If you would like to sign up for this FREE training please see the link in our caption for our Eventbrite page where you can book a space for your setting for the first part of this training on the 28th January 2026!

15/12/2025

Getting outside can be difficult in the winter months, yoga is a good way to keep our bodies moving whilst indoors. Here's some wintery yoga poses that you can try:

Snowflake (Star pose) – Begin with mountain pose (standing straight and tall), step your feet wide apart and stretch your arms out to your sides, hold this pose for a couple of breaths, then lower your arms and step your feet back together

2. Sliding Penguin (Locust pose) - Lie on your tummy, lift your head and chest, arms and legs up like a plane, hold the pose for a few seconds then relax

3. Christmas Tree (Tree pose) - Stand on 1 foot like a strong tree, place your other foot on your calf, put your hands together and raise your arms up to the sky

12/12/2025

Have you considered how many skills you can develop when making hot chocolate?

As Paediatric OT's we focus on ways that we can develop the skills needed to participate in our meaningful and enjoyable occupations. This time of year, this could be enjoying a hot drink together with friends or family.

Making and enjoying a hot chocolate is not only a motivating activity, but allows us to develop so many transferable skills needed for our activities of daily living. Did you know making a hot drink for a friend involves multiple skills for example, communication, fine motor skills and sequencing?

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Soho Health Centre 247-251, Soho Road
Birmingham
B219RY

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