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Willow Tree
School-Based
Willow Tree
School-Based
Occupational Therapy
ABNÂ 57 380 383 268
Occupational Therapy
Our School-Based Model
Embedded School-Based Support
Willow Tree OT provides therapy within the child’s natural learning environment. This allows us to understand how a child participates in real school routines, including classroom tasks, transitions, play, regulation and independence.
Rather than working in isolation, we collaborate with teachers and families so strategies can be used consistently across the child’s day.
Support Beyond the Therapy Session
Our model is designed to support more than the individual therapy session. Participating schools benefit from teacher check-ins, classroom strategy support, resources and collaborative communication.
This means the child is supported not only during therapy, but also throughout everyday school routines.
Limited Capacity, High-Quality Support
Willow Tree OT offers a limited number of school-based therapy positions each fortnight. This allows us to provide consistent, thoughtful and individualised care while maintaining strong communication with families and school staff.
Practical Strategies That Fit Real Classrooms
We focus on strategies that are realistic for busy classrooms. Our recommendations are practical, easy to understand and designed to support teachers without adding unnecessary workload.
Proven Outcomes for Children at School
Our therapy outcomes are built upon current paediatric Occupational Therapy best practices and school-based experience, ensuring practical support for every child's educational journey.
Participation in Learning
- More able to stay engaged in class activities during lessons.
- Increased confidence when attempting new or challenging school tasks.
- Improved ability to follow multi-step classroom instructions.
Everyday School Skills
- Enhanced legibility and endurance for handwriting tasks.
- Better independence with school routines like packing bags and organizing desks.
- Improved coordination for playground activities and sports participation.
Emotional Regulation & Wellbeing
- Uses strategies to manage busy or noisy school environments.
- Increased self-awareness and ability to express sensory needs clearly.
- Reduced school-related anxiety through predictable routines and tools.
Home & School Consistency
- Successful implementation of therapy strategies across both settings.
- Better collaborative communication between parents and educators.
- Sustainable daily habits that support the child's long-term independence.
Why Local Matters
Being a local, school-based OT service means we don’t just visit; we belong. We have a deep understanding of nearby schools, daily routines, and local community supports, allowing us to provide therapy that truly resonates with your child’s environment.
Direct School Communication
Our proximity allows for seamless, regular communication with teachers and school staff, ensuring strategies are consistent and updated in real-time.
Navigating Local Pathways
Benefit from our knowledge of local NDIS pathways and nearby therapeutic services, helping you connect with the right community supports quickly.
Responsive Support
Being local means we are more responsive. We can adapt quickly to changing needs and provide timely support whenever school or home priorities shift.
Community Relationships
We value long-term relationships with families and school communities, fostering a sense of trust and continuity that CLINIC-based services can’t replicate.