Supporting SENCOs In Lancashire: Strategies To Support Regulation & Communication

During the afternoon, we're facilitating three training sessions delivered by our Clinical Services Team, sharing strategies to support your pupils' learning through therapeutic interventions for regulation, commuication, social skills and handwriting.

Teas, coffees, and a selection of pastries will be served throughout the event for your enjoyment.

You'll also have the chance to join drop-in Q&A sessions with our expert speakers after the presentations.

Mindful Approaches In The Classroom To Support Regulation

Ashley Palmer and Lucy Shooter, Therapist from our Group

This session will introduce practical, mindfulness-based strategies that help students recognise, understand, and manage their emotions. The focus is on creating calmer, more connected learning environments where students build resilience, strengthen attention, and develop the emotional skills they need to thrive.

Building Strong Foundations for Writing & Independence

Orla Ni Scolai, Occupational Therapist, from our Group

This session will explore practical, easy-to-embed hand-strengthening strategies to support handwriting and broader fine-motor independence. From an Occupational Therapy perspective, we will look at how targeted hand and finger warm-ups, along with activities such as theraputty exercises, can help prepare the hands for writing tasks. The session will link hand strength and endurance to functional outcomes, including handwriting, dressing skills, and classroom participation. Strategies shared will be adaptable and suitable for embedding into daily school routines.

Embedding Communication & Social Skills Through Play, Games & Interaction

Laura Tate, Speech and Language Therapist, from our Group

This session will explore practical, easy-to-embed strategies for developing communication and social interaction skills through everyday school activities. From a Speech and Language Therapy perspective, we will examine how play, games, classroom routines, and natural interactions can support language development and social communication.