THERAPY
Therapists follow strict professional guidelines and continually update their knowledge and skills through ongoing professional supervision, audited through the HCPC process. Bladon House has a team of onsite therapists qualified and registered to practise with the HCPC (Health and Care Professionals council). All young people receive universal therapy services that include a therapeutic environment, access to resources equipment, and staff that will lead on programme implementation. Targeted and specialist services are provided in relation to the needs detailed within the young person’s EHCP. The ECHP is reviewed annually and may generate new needs and referrals.
In addition, the home has an internal referral process where carers can complete referrals through the TAC (Team Around the Child) meeting.
Therapist will provide advice and guidance through attendance at TAC, EHCP and LAC review meetings. The team are trained in TOMS (Therapy Outcome Measure System). This tool is used to evaluate outcomes. The Therapy team support the assessment and evaluation of the Bladon House Life Skills programme. The assessment informs care target setting in line with the EHCP aim and objectives.
The team consists of:
Head of Therapy, qualified Occupational Therapist and sensory integration practitioner Occupational therapist A Physiotherapist additionally qualified as an advanced sensory integration practitioner Two Speech and language Therapists Three therapy assistants
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