services

support for schools

We provide tailored occupational therapy services to

help schools create supportive environments where children achieve their academic potential.

We empower staff with training and tools for success.

STRIVE

STRIVE is Future Steps Educational Provision Service. We help remove barriers to education, by focussing on improving key areas of students learning and development, and empowering educators in the shared goal of academic attainment and happiness from achieving our full potential.

This may include successfully supporting young people in the important areas of behaviour, learning and cognition, Social, Emotional and Mental Health and independence in activities of daily living. Or to specifically support related conditions, such as Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing challenges, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and physical disabilities.

  • Virtual or in person visits from a fully qualified Occupational Therapist. Scheduled weekly throughout 38 weeks of the academic year, our therapists are able to provide screening assessments, classroom observations, individual and group programmes, support integrating interventions, educator upskilling and progress reviews.

  • We support students, educators and parent/carers from early years settings through to sixth form settings across mainstream, special schools, nurture and EMS bases and Pupil Referral Units.

    We are available to support individual and independent provisions, education trusts, communities of learning, children in care and local authority initiatives.

  • Students who access STRIVE are seen to improve in educational engagement, motivation, and performance, behaviour, regulation, attendance, social and emotional skills, anxiety and wellbeing and sensory processing challenges.

    Educators benefit from improved confidence to identify and support occupational performance, occupational therapy based strategies, reduced pressure, ability to attend to priority children with reduced waiting times.

SMART
PROGRAMME

The SMART Programme empowers schools to support children and young people in developing sensory, motor, and regulation skills, improving access to the classroom and enhancing emotional well-being. This practical approach integrates seamlessly into the school day, combining therapeutic techniques with academic support.

    • SMART Manuals: Self-guided treatment plans designed for nurseries through to secondary schools.

    • Staff Training: Delivered by a qualified occupational therapist to ensure effective implementation and understanding of sensory systems.

    • Future Steps Screening Tool: A resource to help monitor progress and measure outcomes.

    • Everyday Materials: Utilises standard school equipment to integrate easily into existing curriculums.

  • Ideal for nursery, primary, secondary, and special schools, the SMART Programme is tailored to fit the needs of diverse educational settings.

    • Improved motor coordination, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.

    • Greater classroom engagement and participation.

    • Empowered staff with skills to support pupils’ development effectively.

Transform your classroom with the SMART Programme.

CALM
PROGRAMME

The Calm Programme empowers schools to support children with SEND, anxiety, or complex needs and behaviours arising from trauma or adverse childhood experiences. This phased approach focuses on promoting inclusion, reducing exclusions, absenteeism, and anxiety, and improving overall student well-being and educational outcomes.

    • Calm Inventory Toolkit: A customisable resource to support inclusion across various school settings.

    • Training for Staff: Theory-based workshops and hands-on implementation strategies.

    • Parent/Carer Support: Training to align home strategies with school approaches.

    • Ongoing Support: Access to guidance and resources for two years.

    • Calm Video Inventory: Ready-to-use video resources for schools and families.

  • Designed for students from Infant, Junior, Secondary, and Special Schools and academies, the Calm Programme adapts to meet the specific needs of your setting.

    • Improved attendance, motivation, and focus among students.

    • Reduced anxiety, exclusions, and dysregulation.

    • Empowered staff with enhanced skills, confidence, and reduced stress.

Build a more inclusive and supportive educational environment with the CALM Programme.

Earth
Handwriting
PROGRAMME

The Earth Handwriting Programme is a simple and effective occupational therapy solution designed for schools. This structured approach develops fine motor skills and handwriting without requiring pupils to leave the classroom or even their seats. Taking just 10–15 minutes a day, it fits effortlessly into the school day with minimal disruption.

    • Comprehensive Digital Toolkit: Printable activity sheets, progress monitoring tools, and step-by-step delivery guidance.

    • Everyday Materials: Uses easily accessible items such as stress balls, tweezers, sand, and whiteboards.

    • Weekly Instructional Videos: Clear and concise tutorials to support implementation.

    • Half-Day Training Session: Includes a programme tutorial and insights from The Journey of Handwriting course.

    • Reusable and Cost-Effective: Once purchased, the programme can be reused year after year without the need for an on-site professional.

    • Classroom-Friendly: Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing schedules, supporting consistent skill development.

    • Engaging and Practical: Activities are designed to captivate pupils while building essential skills.

    • Improved fine motor skills and handwriting.

    • Enhanced pupil engagement and confidence in written tasks.

    • Accessible support for teachers to enable meaningful progress in classrooms.

Transform handwriting in your school with this practical and engaging solution.

kind words

“Future Steps has been ‘invaluable’ and staff are also ‘benefitting from the expertise and upskilling’ in school.”

“I love Future Steps. It just really works!” 

“Future Steps School OT Provision has contributed to our Outstanding Ofsted rating.”

“Future Steps service is one of the most useful things we have ever done.” 

“So much appreciation for the work your team put in and how they strive for positive outcomes for our young people.”