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At Forest Pathways OT, I provide occupational therapy services for children and young people with SEND/ALN, supporting participation, independence, and preparation for adulthood across education, home, and community settings.

My work focuses on functional assessment, sensory processing, and practical strategies that can be embedded into everyday routines by families, educators, and support staff.

All services are tailored to the needs of the child or young person, family, education setting, or organisation. Fees reflect assessment time, report writing, and professional expertise.

I work with:

  • Parents and carers

  • Schools, colleges, and alternative provisions

  • Local authorities (England) and local authorities / health boards (Wales)

  • Case managers and commissioning teams

All services are delivered within the scope of occupational therapy practice and are informed by clinical reasoning, observation, and evidence-based approaches.

What’s on Offer

I provide functional sensory processing assessments to understand how sensory differences may be impacting a child or young person’s daily life.

This includes exploring how sensory preferences and sensitivities influence:

  • Learning and engagement

  • Emotional regulation

  • Behaviour and attention

  • Participation in everyday activities

This service may include:

  • Use of evidence-informed questionnaires (e.g. Sensory Profile 2) to support clinical reasoning

  • Observation across classroom, home or college environments

  • Sensory environment audits

  • Practical, individualised recommendations

  • Sensory regulation strategies to support learning and emotional wellbeing

  • Coaching for staff and parents to support consistent implementation

    This service is suitable for:

  • EHCP/IDP assessment and review

  • Learners experiencing differences in sensory processing, regulation, attention or engagement

  • Schools seeking practical, classroom-based strategies

Sensory Processing Assessments & Support

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‍ ‍Sensory Processing Assessment & Report:

Assessment informed by questionnaires, clinical observation, and functional analysis, with a written report and tailored recommendations.

Fee: £400 – £750

Sensory Environment Audit:

Classroom or setting-based audit with practical recommendations to support accessibility and regulation.

Fee: £180 – £300

Follow-up / Coaching Session:

Parent or staff support session to embed strategies and build confidence.

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

Please note:
This assessment explores sensory processing as it relates to functional participation and daily activities. It is not a standardised Ayres Sensory Integration assessment, but is grounded in occupational therapy practice and clinical reasoning.

I assess how vision is used functionally within everyday tasks, learning environments, and routines, and how this may impact access, participation, and engagement.

This service may include:

  • Functional assessment of how visual skills are used in everyday activities

  • Observation and analysis informed by current understanding of visual processing differences (including CVI-informed approaches)

  • Exploration of how visual factors impact learning, movement, self-care, and regulation

  • Environmental adaptations (lighting, contrast, layout, positioning)

  • Visual support and access recommendations

  • Clear, practical written guidance for staff and families

This service is particularly valuable for learners with complex needs, neurodivergent profiles, or unexplained learning or access differences.

Functional Vision Assessments & Support

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Functional Vision Assessment & report

Functional assessment, environmental adaptations, written guidance

Fee: £350 – £650

Combined Sensory Processing & Functional Vision Assessment

Integrated functional assessment with a joint report and coordinated recommendations.

Fee: £650 – £950

Please note:
This assessment focuses on the functional use of vision in everyday activities and does not provide a medical diagnosis. It does not replace assessment by Optometry or Orthoptics. Any concerns regarding visual health or eyesight should be referred to appropriate medical professionals.

I assess posture and positioning within functional tasks to support comfort, attention, access to learning, and physical wellbeing.

This service may include:

  • Functional postural assessment within classroom, seating, and activity contexts

  • Education-focused postural support recommendations

  • Positioning guidance for learning and daily activities

  • Equipment and environmental recommendations to support access and participation

  • Liaison with education staff and MDT where appropriate

This service supports learners with physical, neurological, or complex needs and is informed by principles of postural care within everyday environments.

Postural Support & Physical Access

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Postural Assessment & Report:

Postural review in functional contexts with practical recommendations.

Fee: £350 – £700

Review Meeting Attendance:

EHCP / IDP or MDT meeting

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

I assess how hand function impacts participation in learning and daily activities.

This service may include:

  • Functional hand function and upper-limb assessment

  • Fine motor skills within everyday tasks (e.g. writing, using tools, self-care)

  • Consideration of strength, coordination, and endurance in relation to task performance

  • Task adaptation and environmental modification

  • Practical strategies that can be embedded into classroom routines

Hand Function & Fine Motor Skills

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Hand Function Assessment & Report:

Functional fine motor assessment with tailored strategies and recommendations.

Fee: £300 – £600

Targeted Intervention Block:

A block of individual sessions focused on developing functional hand skills and supporting participation in everyday activities.

Includes:

  • 4 individual intervention sessions

  • Individualised strategies and progression

Fee: £360 – £480

I support learners who experience physical, cognitive, or sensory fatigue that affects participation and engagement in everyday activities.

This service may include:

  • Functional assessment of fatigue and its impact on daily tasks and learning

  • Analysis of sensory, physical, and cognitive demands within environments

  • Pacing, rest, and workload management strategies

  • Timetable and task adaptation recommendations

  • Guidance for staff and families to support sustainable participation

This service is particularly relevant for neurodivergent learners, those with complex needs, or individuals with fluctuating energy levels.

Fatigue & Energy Management

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Fatigue Assessment & Report:

Functional fatigue assessment informed by observation, reported experiences, and task analysis, with practical strategies and recommendations.

Fee: £300 – £600

Review / Coaching Session:

Parent or staff guidance session to support implementation and consistency.

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

This service focuses on the functional impact of fatigue in everyday activities and does not provide medical diagnosis. Any concerns regarding underlying health conditions should be discussed with appropriate healthcare professionals.

Transition, Independence & Preparation for Adulthood

I support young people through key transitions, including preparation for adulthood and increased independence across home, education, and community settings.

This service may include:

  • Functional assessment of independence in daily living skills (ADLs)

  • Consideration of sensory processing, posture, fatigue, and vision in everyday activities

  • Learner-centred goal setting

  • Clear transition planning aligned with EHCP outcomes

  • Attendance at transition or review meetings

Preparation for Work & Vocational Readiness

I assess functional readiness for work in relation to everyday tasks and environments, supporting young people to develop the skills and strategies needed for vocational settings.

This service may include:

  • Functional assessment of work-related skills

  • Analysis of sensory, physical, and fatigue demands within work environments

  • Consideration of postural needs and endurance in task performance

  • Functionally informed reasonable adjustment recommendations

  • Support with routines, independence, and role expectations

This service supports learners moving into supported internships, college-to-work pathways, or employment.

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Transition Assessment & Report:

Functional assessment of independence, including consideration of sensory processing, posture, fatigue, and vision, with clear recommendations to support transition planning.

Fee: £450 – £850

Meeting Attendance:

EHCP / IDP or transition review

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

Aligned with Preparing for Adulthood outcomes (England) and Additional Learning Needs (Wales) frameworks.

Preparation for Work Assessment & Report:

Functional assessment of readiness for work, workplace demands, and recommendations to support access and participation.

Fee: £400 – £700

Work-Focused Strategy Session:

Practical guidance for the young person, family, or staff to support successful transition into work environments.

Fee: £90 – £120 per hour

Suitable for college-to-work pathways, supported internships and employment planning.

Training & Workforce Development

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I deliver practical, evidence-informed training to support staff confidence, understanding, and consistency in supporting learners.

Training topics include:

  • Sensory processing in the classroom

  • Supporting functional vision (including CVI-informed approaches)

  • Postural support in education settings

  • Fatigue management for learners

  • Supporting hand function and independence

  • Implementing occupational therapy recommendations effectively

  • Preparation for adulthood and employment

Training can be delivered in person or online and tailored to the needs of your setting.

Half-day (in person) : £300 – £450

Full-day (in person): £500 – £900

Online CPD (1 hour) : £90 – £120 per participant

Pre-recorded training access: £30 – £60 per person

Training is aligned with:

· SEND Code of Practice (England)

· Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales

· Education and care setting requirements across both nations

Consultancy & Service Development

I provide consultancy to support organisations in developing high-quality, consistent, and accessible occupational therapy-informed practice.

This may include:

  • Service audits and quality review

  • Development of sensory processing and functional access pathways

  • Environmental design informed by functional sensory and visual needs (including CVI-informed approaches)

  • Staff training and supervision frameworks

  • MDT integration and service alignment

  • Support with inspection preparation and quality improvement planning

Consultancy day rate: £400 – £800

Monthly retainer (ongoing support): £600 – £2,000

Bundled Service Packages

Functional Sensory Support Package:

Sensory processing & functional vision assessment, written plan, 1-hour

staff training, 6-week follow-up

Fee: £700 – £1,000

Transition & Independence Package:

Assessment of daily living skills, including consideration of sensory processing, posture, fatigue, and vision, with transition planning and meeting attendance.

Fee: £850 – £1,300

Whole-School / Whole-College Consultancy:

Environmental audit, staff training, strategy implementation, and review support.

Fee: £1,500 – £4,000

Working With Forest Pathways

My approach is:

· Functional – focused on real-world participation

· Collaborative – working alongside families, education staff and MDTs

· Practical – strategies that can be embedded into daily routines

· Individualised – responsive to each learner’s needs

If you would like to discuss whether our services are right for you or your setting, please get in touch.

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