SEN News

Warrington Children’s Occupational Therapy Team

Hello,  

We are very excited to inform you about the new and updated Warrington Children’s Occupational Therapy Service Website!   

Our website has recently been updated by our team with new information and we would like to invite parents/guardians, school staff and other healthcare professionals to have a browse on our website. 

The website includes the following information:  

• About our service/meet the team  
• Our local offer  
• Making a referral  
• Appointments: What to expect  
• FAQ’s  
• Video Resources – Sensory awareness videos    
• Activity sheets/resources  
• Information for OT students  

And can be accessed at: https://bridgewater.nhs.uk/warrington/paediatricoccupationaltherapy/

We would also like to update you on our ADVICE LINE which runs every Wednesday from 9am till 11.00am. This line is available for parents/carers or education staff to call on 01925 946097. 

Deaf Awareness Week - 2023

On Tuesday 25th April, we had the opportunity to learn all about deafness within schools and outside of schools. As it is Deaf Awareness Week, it was a wonderful opportunity for the students to understand how amazing our ears are and how deafness affects more people than we may think. We looked at how we can support people with the disability and understood the parts of the ear through hands-on activities and shared videos. The students enjoyed seeing a familiar face (Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling Ellis) gracefully dance with and without music, showing that there are many things we can do to aid hearing loss! Our understanding of how the ears work and how we can support others with hearing impairments have been both beneficial and fun to learn about!

Video - Stricly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling Ellis

Video - Understanding Deafness