Ready to learn resource pack

The strategies are appropriate for children with motor skills difficulties. The Occupational Therapy service should always be consulted if:

• the need appears more complex than the solutions offered
• the child has a neurological condition e.g. Cerebral Palsy which may impact upon the appropriateness of strategies given
• the child has a degenerative condition and their needs are changing rapidly
• there are safety concerns related to the activity or strategies provided

• Many of the ideas can be incorporated into Finger/Hand Gym sessions and Gym Trail sessions in school, but can also be incorporated into everyday activities in the classroom and at home during leisure activities. Many of the ideas can be delivered as whole school/whole class approaches and can be of benefit to many children and not just individuals with SEN.
• The activities should be carried out regularly for a minimum of one school term to allow for progress.
• Identify which difficulties the child is experiencing from the table below and then refer to the relevant worksheet.

If the child is not making progress and/or school staff/parents feel further advice is required, then please contact our Advice Line as a referral to Occupational Therapy may be appropriate. If a referral is deemed appropriate, the worksheet/record forms in this pack can be used to support the referral as they provide evidence of strategies already trialed.