Waves Occupational Therapy

13/01/2026

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💙 SEN / Sensory Swimming Sessions 💙

📅 Friday 20th February 2026

We are pleased to offer SEN / Sensory swimming sessions in a calm, supportive, and understanding environment.

🕘 Session times:
• 9:30 – 10:15am
• 10:15 – 11:00am
⏱ Choose your session length:
• 45 minutes – £8.50
• 90 minutes – £15
(Price includes one child and one adult carer)

🏊 What to expect:
• Experienced teachers available to offer help with water confidence or stroke work
• Teacher support is completely led by you and your young person
• A relaxed, patient environment for those who may find swimming settings challenging
• Sensory toys available in and around the pool

♿ Accessibility:
• Wheelchair access into the building
• Please note: no hoists are available
📧 To book or for more information, please contact:
squidletsswim@hotmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you 💙

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Waves OT! 🌊✨
​To all of our incredible past, present, and future families: we wish you a season filled with joy, regulated nervous systems, and plenty of wonderful memories!
​Watching your children grow, gain independence, and reach their milestones is the greatest gift we could ask for. Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey this year.
​🌟 BIG things are coming! 🌟
​We aren’t slowing down for long! Make sure to keep a close eye on our socials over the next few weeks. We have some incredibly exciting projects and updates launching in the first few months of 2026 that we can’t wait to share with you.
​Enjoy the magic of the season!
​Warmly,
Dawn & the Waves OT Team 💙
​

24/12/2025

09/12/2025

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09/12/2025

Check out our new blog post:

Discover how an EASI sensory assessment for children explains sensory needs and offers clear strategies to support a calmer start to the new term.

08/12/2025

This is such a powerful video which supports the great evidence base for DIR Floortime and the changes it can make to the developing brain. Dawn is currently undertaking this training to use as part of our therapy.

Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

30/11/2025

I am hoping to speak with someone who has experience with Community Interest Companies (CICs), particularly around the legal requirements, governance, and who can or should be involved in running one.

If you are able to offer any advice or would be willing to have a brief conversation to help me understand the process, I would greatly appreciate it.

Please feel free to get in touch. Thank you.

21/09/2025

This looks interesting! What are your views?
https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/virtual-school-offers-new-lifeline-for-send-pupils-in-cornwall-833213?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAM9On9jbGNrAz06Z2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe7H_MMqeU-Dl4EztqO8kFsJWqLeMq5pG0THj-xu5Rb64IHJQTl0U90RcXzGo_aem_rmg3FVFrLoV9ANy6MLg7ww =1758472012

The National Online School is offering tailored places, giving pupils with complex needs the opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment

19/09/2025

Putting the feelers out for a new branch of our service. Would there be any interest in this service that we are starting:

Supporting Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing

We are pleased to be able to offer specialist support for children and families. Our mental health nurse practitioner provides tailored sessions to help children who may be experiencing:

💫Anxiety or worries that impact daily life

💫Low confidence or self-esteem difficulties

💫Challenges with friendships, school, or family changes

💫Emotional regulation and coping strategies

💫Early intervention for low-level self-harm and emotional distress

How we work:

🌼Child- and family-centred approach

🌼Safe, supportive environment to talk and explore feelings

🌼Practical strategies and tools to build resilience and wellbeing

🌼Sessions tailored to the child’s needs, with family involvement where helpful

This service is suitable for children who may not meet thresholds for NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) but still need support to thrive.

📍 Sessions available in person and online
📞 Contact us today to find out more or to discuss how we can support your child and family.

21/08/2025

Ableist definition of participation:
School participation: sit still, stay in your destination, look at the teacher, answer questions, engage with other students.
Play: reciprocal interaction, sharing toys, imaginary play, 'functional play'

Update our Thinking:
Participation looks different for everyone
We need to honour and validate the child's unique way of participating, according to:
Their abilities
Their current level of regulation
What is meaningful to their neurology.

Mailer & Santucci 2022

08/08/2025

⚖️ The LEGAL Timeline They Don’t Want You To Know About… ⚖️

Too many parents are told to “wait and see”… But! The truth is there’s a legal timeline that Local Authorities must follow for EHCPs - and you have every right to use it. But they don't like us sharing this post, because it gives you a brilliant visual of what you need to know as a SEND parent or SENCo.

Right now, before September and before any scary SEND reforms roll in, is the perfect time to:
✔️ Request an EHC Needs Assessment
✔️ Check your child’s current EHCP
✔️ Make sure their needs are assessed and provision is legally locked in

This timeline shows exactly what should happen - and by when. No more delays. No more excuses. No more waiting.

✨ If this all feels like a lot, we’re here to guide you. Drop us a message at enquiries@sunshine-support.org.uk or DM - our team is ready to help.

We also have an in-person workshop where we can help you write this application face-to-face, book your earlybird ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1345139842479

03/08/2025

Hi,are you an OT looking for a new challenge? We are looking for occupational therapists who are interested in earning excellent Rates of Pay as an Independent Occupational Therapist. Work privately alongside your existing roles. Get in touch for more info . wavesot@outlook.com