Therapy Goals 4 Kids

18/11/2025

Please give The Learning Lounge a little follow. A new business set up by two lovely ladies. They are based in Dumfries, offering tutoring services from Early Years to Secondary level.

👭🏽👩‍🏫 MEET THE TEAM 👩‍🏫👭🏽

We thought it was about time we introduced ourselves to you all.

We are Claire Richardson and Laura Gallagher, both experienced Primary Teachers and now Additional Support for Learning Teachers.

We started as work colleagues back in 2013 and have remained friends ever since. We both have extensive private tutoring experience and because of that, and our passion for learning, The Learning Lounge was born!

We cannot wait to welcome you through our doors and build a learning community that not only provides tutoring but also regulation, peer support, new friendships and much much more.

Look out for what we offer coming soon…

18/11/2025

📣 A reminder that Cumberland Council's Targeted Short Breaks Registration Window is now open! 📣

❗ This will be the main registration window for Targeted Short Breaks, and all families must re-register if they wish to continue accessing Targeted Short Break activities for their child/ young person. ❗

📆 The Targeted Short Breaks year will run from 1 February 2026 - 31 January 2027. Within this time every eligible child/ young person is entitled to access 76 hours of activities. 📆

❗ To be eligible for Targeted Short Break Activities, your child or young person must:

➡ Be a resident in the Cumberland area (formerly Carlisle, Allerdale and Copeland areas).
➡ Have a disability (as defined by the Equalities Act 2010)
➡ Have a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
➡ Be in academic year groups 1 to 13 (or equivalent).

More information about the Targeted Short Breaks providers will be released this month - look out for updates!

You can find out more about the Targeted Short Breaks service and how to register by following the link below:
https://fid.cumberland.gov.uk/.../directory/advice.page...

You can provide feedback on the Targeted Short Breaks service by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/e/VSzLwqHwyq

13/11/2025

💫 Little reminder - there is no Teen Pilates this evening! See you all next Thursday 6.30pm.

Thanks
Claire x

09/11/2025

The brain is most adaptable and receptive to change in the early years, allowing the creation of new neural pathways.

Cerebral Palsy does not stop this little fella! Finley worked hard during his therapy session on Friday. We had a lovely joint morning with our Physio Hannah, followed by joint home visits in the afternoon with our OT Jess.

Finley managed independently sitting on the therapy bench without side supports 👏

As a Paediatric Therapist, I gain lots of information through clinical observation when working with Children. During this task, a few adaptations were made. We continually assess and plan for future sessions to help our little ones achieve their goals.

Finley worked on:

💫 Sitting Balance & Posture
💫 Postural Responses
💫 Postural Control & Stability
💫 Motor Control & Effective Movement Patterns
💫 Reducing any Atypical Coodination strategies from becoming established, which are much harder to change in later life
💫 Active stretch of upper limbs
💫 Strength in upper and lower limbs
💫 Crossing Midline
💫 Visual Motor Development (Hand-Eye Coodination & Visual Perception)
💫 Visual Discrimination (utilising the size, colour and positioning of the stacker cups)
💫 Cognitive & Social Growth
💫 Developing Play Skills

07/11/2025

💫We have been nominated for a Cumbria Children's Business Award.

Please vote for Therapy Goals 4 Kids in the Cumbria Baby and Children’s Business Awards 2026.

Voting closes on 13th of November.

Your nominations mean the world to us!

💫 You can nominate us here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXB47gS1TTGb7tfsf2W93ALG8NOZYlu-XiVkKqBi-lkar8tA/viewform?fbzx=8822768857052608181&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6kLgNl_ODU0VdcHo7Cq8l14z-CsLl6axfeamlcTU7iGJytFN9pl_zvwIrgTg_aem_fcTlHKMlW1cf54HWe-kDyw

Thank you so much to everyone for your continued support — We are so lucky to work with many amazing families across Cumbria and Dumfries & Galloway ❤

06/11/2025

💫 TEEN PILATES - WEEK 3 💫

Look forward to seeing you all tonight at 6.30pm. There will be no class next week 13th November as I'm away at another fundraiser event in Newcastle. Week 4 will resume on Thursday 20th November.

Thank you
Claire 😊

01/11/2025

Beautiful Halloween flowers from little George last night. A late Friday physio appointment for him. When I arrived, he said "I got you flowers Claire" ❤

31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

Just a few things to remember and take into consideration tonight!

30/10/2025

✨ Last Call: Camp in the Cloud! ✨

Only a few spaces left for our magical, mischief-filled online day for CBIT families!

📅 Saturday, 22nd November 2025
🏠 From the comfort of your own home
🎁 Free Seriously Fun Box included

Join other families for games, activities, and laughter.

Don’t miss out and make sure to apply by the end of this week!

Book your space now: https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/events/cbit-family-camp-in-the-cloud-2025/

Learn more about this virtual event: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1RAJCWYUDN/

30/10/2025

Week 2 Pilates tonight!! See you all at 6.30pm.

Thanks
Claire x

29/10/2025

🥳 CHILDREN'S BUSINESS AWARD 🥳

We are so grateful to be nominated for a Cumbria Children's Business Award 🙌🤗. This has been for our hardwork & contribution towards Children's Health & Development.

To help us reach the awards evening at the Halston as a finalist, please take a couple of minutes to fill in the form via the link below. If your baby, child or young adult has attended any of our classes and sessions, or if you are someone who follows us, and just loves what we do! The categories are:

💫 Baby Development
💫 Children's Pilates
💫 Baby Yoga
💫 Childrens Yoga & Mindfulness
💫 Sports sessions/Classes
💫 Child & Teen Fitness sessions/classes
💫 Nursery & School sessions (Education, Yoga & Pilates)
💫 Attendance at Football & Rugby Groups
💫 Sensory Development sessions/classes

It really would mean the world to Jess, Hannah & Claire if you would take a couple of minutes to complete the link below, whether you are a current young person of ours, or someone who has used our services in the past.
Thank you xx

Welcome to the nomination stage of the Cumbria Baby & Children’s Business Awards 2026! 🌟 This is your chance to celebrate the amazing baby, toddler and children’s businesses that make Cumbria such a special place for families. From classes and photographers to nurseries, entertainers, and pla...