Frequently asked questions
Can you provide Occupational Therapy?
Yes, I am an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, with experience as an Occupational Therapist working with children across ASD schools, SEMH schools, SEND schools, mainstream schools and a mental health setting.
Can you provide Sensory Integration?
Yes, I am an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. Therefore if the EHCP states you need an Occupational Therapist with Post Graduate training in Sensory Integration, I can deliver this.
Which areas do you cover?
Currently I cover Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. I only work in school/ college/ residential settings. I do not offer home visits.
Do you have insurance?
Yes- I am member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), which means I have professional indemnity insurance to work self-employed. I can provide you with a copy of this insurance.
Do you have a Safeguarding policy?
Yes, I have a Safeguarding policies for working with children and those over 18 years of age. I can provide the safeguarding policy upon request.
What days/ times can you offer sessions?
Currently I have one day per week for self-employed work- please email me to discuss this.
What is your experience working with children & young people?
I began volunteering with children & young people with a range of disabilities and special educational needs as a teenager- this is where my passion for studying Occupational Therapy came from! Before qualifying as an Occupational Therapist I worked as a Swimming Teacher and coached sports on children's holiday clubs, as well as working on international summer schools for young people learning English. After qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and working on a stroke ward as a Rotational Occupational Therapist, I began working at an Autism Specialist School (where I found my real passion for creatively supporting children to thrive at school by supporting sensory needs!). Since I have worked within Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) schools, a specialist mental health setting for Looked After Children and have worked as a part time Lecturer. Alongside these roles I have worked as a self-employed Occupational Therapist, completing work for Local Authorities to meet needs of Education Health Care Plans (EHCP's).
