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11/03/2026

Curious Edge and OT4me invite you to the Employer Support Programme Conference!

Are you a business that is based in York and North Yorkshire? Then we would love for you to join us on 25th March for a special day celebrating the Employer Support Programme and the impact of this pilot initiative.

This free, full-day event at Hazlewood Castle & Spa will bring organisations together to learn, connect and reflect alongside others who have been part of the programme.

📆 25th March | 10:00am-3.30pm
📍Hazlewood Castle, LS24 9NJ

🟢 This event is FREE to attend (lunch and refreshments included).

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/e/LehvxYX89h

Expect insightful and practical sessions from:

• CMS UK – We'll be talking about upcoming legislative changes and how not to worry about staying on the right side of the law!
• Carl Mumford – Neurodiversity, Communication and Line Managers: how better conversations change everything.
• Charlotte Speak (Power of the Parent) – Crafting workplaces where parents and the business thrive.
• Katriina Makinen (Makinen Unlimited) – Understanding Gen Z and building cohesive, effective multigenerational teams.
• Apriljoy Serrant (The Workplace Collective) – Building resilience and reshaping negative thoughts.

Whether you’ve been part of the programme or are passionate about building inclusive, supportive workplaces, we’d love to see you there!

We look forward to welcoming you,
Curious Edge and OT4me

This project is supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, using funding from the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP’ Get Britain Working Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.

10/03/2026

If you support a child with sensory differences, this is the session that changes how you think about water 💦💧🏊

Aquatic therapy is increasingly recognised as a powerful intervention for children who experience sensory processing differences, motor coordination challenges and difficulties with emotional regulation.

In this upcoming live webinar, we explore how aquatic therapy can be delivered through an Ayres Sensory Integration, or ASI, lens within a specialist hydrotherapy pool.

If you are a parent, carer, SENCO, therapist or healthcare professional wanting to understand how aquatic therapy supports development, this session will give you both the theory and the practical insight behind this specialist approach.

In this webinar, we explain:

• How aquatic therapy supports sensory processing
• Why water provides unique vestibular and proprioceptive input
• How hydrotherapy can enhance balance and coordination
• The role of aquatic therapy in emotional regulation

Register for the webinar using this link below or comment 'WEBINAR' and we will send you a link 👇

https://ot4me.co.uk/aquatic-therapy-through-an-ayres-sensory-integration-lens/

09/03/2026

A lot of adults come to us with years of unanswered questions. They've struggled in ways they couldn't explain. They've been told they're clumsy, disorganised, too sensitive, or just not trying hard enough.

More adults than ever are receiving some answers to what they have been experiencing all of their lives - Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, ADHD - and many of them are in your workforce right now. Some are thriving with the right support in place. Others are struggling in silence.

As occupational therapists, we help bridge that gap.

OT4me offers vocational OT assessments for adults in the workplace. We look at the physical, sensory, cognitive and environmental factors that affect how someone performs at work, and we give employers and HR teams clear, practical guidance on:

- Workplace accommodations and reasonable adjustments
- Autism and Dyspraxia diagnostic assessments
- Support plans to help employees achieve and maintain meaningful employment
- Sensory strategies for neurodivergent employees
- Consultation for supporting your workplace
- Post-diagnostic support pathways

Our assessments are thorough, evidence-based, and written with both the individual and the organisation in mind.

Getting this right isn't just good practice. Under the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments are a legal requirement. We help you understand what that looks like in practice.

If you're supporting an employee and not sure where to start, comment or DM us the word 'call' to speak to one of our OTs for free.

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day, and at OT4me we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible women who make our work possible every single day.

Behind every session, every report, every conversation with a parent, there is a woman balancing more than most people see. The women at OT4me hold their caseloads with professionalism, skill and dedication, while also holding the responsibilities of their own family lives. They show up for the adults, children and families we support across York and North Yorkshire with empathy, patience and genuine care, even on the busiest of days.

They are ambitious, thoughtful and deeply committed to making a difference. They bring focus, drive and determination to their roles, constantly striving to do their work well and to support each adult, child and family with the understanding they deserve.

Running a small business takes teamwork, resilience and heart, and these women bring all three in abundance. Their compassion shapes the way we work, their expertise strengthens the support we offer, and their belief in what we do helps adults and families feel seen, heard and supported.

To the women of OT4me: thank you for the care you give, the effort you pour into your work, and the way you lift each other up while doing it all.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💛

07/03/2026

Baking with young children is about so much more than making something tasty 🍪

It’s a brilliant way to support development in a fun, everyday activity. When children bake they are practicing fine motor skills (mixing, pouring, rolling), following instructions, turn-taking, and early maths skills like measuring and counting.

It also encourages sensory exploration, patience, and confidence as children see their hard work turn into something real they can share with others.

At OT4ME we love everyday activities that support development naturally — and baking is a perfect example. Plus, you get a treat at the end! 👩‍🍳🧁

Thanks to my miniOT for demonstrating so beautifully!!

07/03/2026

Baking with young children is about so much more than making something tasty 🍪

It’s a brilliant way to support development in a fun, everyday activity. When children bake they are practicing fine motor skills (mixing, pouring, rolling), following instructions, turn-taking, and early maths skills like measuring and counting.

It also encourages sensory exploration, patience, and confidence as children see their hard work turn into something real they can share with others.

At OT4ME we love everyday activities that support development naturally — and baking is a perfect example. Plus, you get a treat at the end! 👩‍🍳🧁

Thanks to my miniOT for demonstrating so beautifully!!

05/03/2026

The government has just released a new plan that will change how schools support children with SEND over the next decade.

It's called "Every Child Achieving and Thriving" and it covers everything from how your child's needs are recorded, to how specialists will work in schools, to what happens with EHCPs.

It's not law yet, and there's a consultation open right now where you can have your say.

We've broken it down into plain language so you know exactly what's being proposed and what it means for your family.
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If you'd like to talk about how these changes might affect your child, comment 'support' below and we'll be in touch.

02/03/2026

We all mask to some extent. It's how we navigate social situations and get through the day. But for many neurodivergent individuals, masking isn't just occasional. It can go on for hours, day after day, and that level of effort leads to burnout.

We're seeing more and more children, teenagers and adults experiencing burnout because of prolonged masking. A child might hold it together all day at school, then come home and completely fall apart. Think of it like a coke bottle that's been shaken up and then opened.

One of the most helpful things you can do is give them downtime after school and reduce demands. Let them decompress and ease back into the home environment rather than piling on more expectations.

What's your experience of masking and burnout?

28/02/2026

We know it can feel overwhelming trying to make sense of the recent news and possible changes to the support available for your child and your family.

That is why we want to understand what would be most helpful for you right now.

Would you benefit from:

• Clear summaries of what the government proposals mean?
• Guidance on navigating education, health or EHCP processes?
• Sensory strategies you can use at home straight away?
• Information about assessments and therapy options?
• Support with understanding reports and recommendations?

Or is there something else that would make a real difference to your family at the moment?

Tell us in the comments or send us a message. We want to shape our content around what you genuinely need.

27/02/2026

We’re hiring an Occupational Therapist! ☺️

Be part of a team that makes meaningful change for children and families.

OT4me is a forward-thinking, independent occupational therapy service passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred therapy. We pride ourselves on our personal approach, supportive team culture, and commitment to making a difference to the lives of our clients.

Who we are looking for:

✅ Qualified Occupational Therapist
✅ Experience in paediatrics
✅ Excellent communication skills with children, families, and multidisciplinary professionals
✅ Trained in Ayres Sensory Integration®

What we offer:

- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Excellent working conditions in a well-resourced setting
- The opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing service
- A culture that values professional development and clinical excellence
- Competitive salary (available on request)
- 5-day working week position on a Monday to Saturday rotation

Interested? We’d love to have an informal chat!

📩 Email Louise at louise@OT4me.co.uk

26/02/2026

An autistic meltdown is not a tantrum. It's a neurological stress response.

When the brain becomes overwhelmed, the amygdala triggers fight, flight or freeze and the prefrontal cortex goes offline. Your child isn't choosing this. Their nervous system has taken over.

Understanding the neuroscience changes everything about how we respond. There are 3 simple things we can do to help a child through a meltdown, and none of them involve punishment or discipline.

Watch the full video to find out what they are 👇🧠

23/02/2026

The government has published a major consultation on SEND reform.

The proposals, titled 'Putting Children and Young People First', set out plans to significantly change how children with special educational needs and disabilities are supported in England. The government describes this as a decade-long reform programme and states that it has been shaped by engagement with thousands of families, professionals and young people.

The consultation proposes the following:

🟢 A new ‘Universal offer’. All mainstream schools, colleges and early years settings would be expected to provide a baseline level of inclusive support for every child, supported by new National Inclusion Standards. Schools would be required, under the proposals, to publish an annual Inclusion Strategy explaining how they deliver inclusion in practice.

🟢 Three new layers of support (Targeted, Targeted Plus and Specialist) to replace the current structure. The consultation suggests that children could move between layers as their needs change, and that Targeted and Targeted Plus support would not require a full statutory assessment.

🟢 Individual Support Plans (ISPs). These are proposed as digital plans, co-developed with parents, for children receiving additional support. They would follow the child through different phases of education and be reviewed regularly.

🟢 ‘Experts at Hand’. The consultation outlines a proposed £1.8 billion investment over three years to increase access to health and education professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists within mainstream settings.

🟢 A national SEND training programme. More than £200 million over three years is proposed to support evidence-based training for staff across schools, colleges and early years settings.

🟢 Capital investment. The government proposes £3.7 billion to create additional specialist places within mainstream schools, improve accessibility and expand specialist provision.

🟢 EHCPs and Specialist Provision Packages. The consultation states that EHCPs would continue for children with the most complex needs. In future, eligibility would be linked to nationally defined ‘Specialist Provision Packages’, with access determined according to whether a child requires the full package of specialist support.

The document makes clear that this is a formal consultation. The government is inviting responses before any legislative or statutory changes are made. It also confirms that there will be a separate, full public consultation on revisions to the SEND Code of Practice.

Parents, carers, professionals and young people are encouraged to respond.

Have you read the proposals? What are your thoughts?

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