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Future Steps Occupational Therapy

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Sensory Integration specialists striving to change the lives of children and their families

Future Steps Consultancy offer specialised occupational therapy intervention for children, young people and adults, working with parents, carers, schools, charities and voluntary organisations across the North-East.

22/02/2026

Especially at half-term, parenting can feel like a nonstop whirlwind! It’s easy to forget to check in with yourself. 💛 Take a moment to pause, breathe, and notice how you are feeling today. There’s no ‘right’ answer - your feelings are valid, whether you’re tired, overwhelmed, proud, or even a mix of everything.

Comment with one word that sums up your mood today, and remember: caring for yourself helps you show up even more fully for your child. 💙 If it ever feels like it’s too much, we’re here to support you and your child - book your FREE no-obligation consultation today.

20/02/2026

🎲 Learning doesn’t have to be boring!

At Future Steps, therapy sessions are full of imaginative activities, playful challenges, and hands-on experiences. Children build essential skills while exploring, creating, and having fun.. so development feels like play, not work.

💙 Our personalised approach helps every child grow at their own pace, in ways that suit their personality and interests.

📞 Book your FREE no-obligation consultation today.

17/02/2026

Here is the second school to receive occupational therapy support through our Carolyn McTimoney Occupational Therapy Scholarship 🏅📚

We were proud to recently visit Harrowgate Hill Primary School to present the scholarship plaque and officially welcome them into this special partnership.

Established in loving memory of Carolyn McTimoney, a deeply valued friend and colleague, this scholarship reflects everything she stood for.. inclusion, compassion, and a belief that every child deserves the right support to access learning and thrive. Her passion for occupational therapy continues to shape the heart of what we do at Future Steps.

Through the scholarship, schools receive specialist occupational therapy support including staff and parent training, tailored sensory-motor and handwriting programmes, and ongoing professional consultancy. These services are designed to reduce barriers to learning, support emotional regulation, and help create environments where all children feel supported and included.

We’re excited to see the positive impact this collaboration will bring for pupils, families, and the wider school community at Harrowgate Hill Primary School 💙✨

👉 Check out the article to learn more about the scholarship, and keep your eyes peeled for next year’s application process.. coming soon!

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25809009.darlington-primary-awarded-year-occupational-therapy/

06/02/2026

Some children can clearly tell you how they’re feeling: frustrated, worried, overwhelmed.. yet still struggle to calm their body, shift their emotions, or cope with everyday demands.

That’s because recognising a feeling doesn’t automatically give a child the tools to regulate it. Emotional regulation relies on underlying sensory processing, motor planning, and nervous system maturity.. skills that develop over time and often need support.

Occupational therapy focuses on building those foundations. Through carefully chosen activities, children learn how their body responds to stress, what helps them feel safe and settled, and how to manage big feelings in everyday situations.. not just talk about them.

📞 Book your FREE no-obligation consultation today and start getting clarity, not just explanations.

28/01/2026

Last week, Julie had the honour of visiting St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, in Wolviston, to officially present the plaque and award the school with our Carolyn McTimoney Occupational Therapy Scholarship 🏅📚

This scholarship was created in loving memory of Carolyn McTimoney, a cherished friend and colleague whose belief in every child’s potential and contribution to occupational therapy helped shape the very foundations of what we do at Future Steps. It reflects her passion for inclusion, compassion, and empowering learners of all abilities.

The scholarship supports schools with specialised occupational therapy services, including training for teachers and parents, tailored sensory-motor and handwriting programmes, and expert consultancy.. all designed to help children overcome sensory-motor challenges that can limit access to learning, improve emotional well-being, and foster more inclusive school environments. Awarded annually, it empowers schools to build capacity, reduce barriers, and help every child thrive.

We’re delighted to welcome St Paul’s Catholic Primary School on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact this partnership brings for pupils, families, and your whole school community ✨💙

Address

Baysdale Road
Thornaby
TS179DB

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:45pm
Thursday	8am - 4:45pm
Friday	8am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+441642807669

Website

http://www.futurestepsot.co.uk/

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Our Story

At Future Steps we offer specialised occupational therapy assessments, programmes and training for individuals from birth into adulthood, working alongside parents, carers, schools, social workers, local authorities, charities to ensure every person has the very best opportunity to reach their potential. Future Steps began in 2013, as the vision of Darlington’s own entrepreneur Julie Davis, whilst she was on holiday with her family in Stratford. Julie’s dream was to set up a service that could offer therapeutic intervention to all children, with motor and sensory difficulties, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Future Steps is built on the passion and work ethic of all our incredible staff. We have a team of fully qualified occupational therapists including SI trained therapists and attachment and trauma trained therapists. Our therapy team is supported by a back of house team and every member is committed to making positive changes to the lives of every child and family that we treat.