Archive for November 2016
Fabulous day at Belmont CE Primary on Friday 25th November!
Well done Belmont CE (Controlled) Primary who are trying to raise £2000 for new equipment to help children in the school who suffer from sensory processing disorder (SPD). Pupils, staff, parents and staff from Tree Tops Children’s Occupational Therapy took part in a day of activities using the specialist equipment provided by Tree Tops which helps with developing…
Read MoreSmall Home Programmes
Do you need a small programme for your child on any of the following? * Can your child dress independently? Do they constantly get their clothing inside out when dressing? * Can they fasten zips, buttons etc? * Can they use cutlery? * Can they record information without their hand aching or in the …
Read MoreWinners of our Christmas Card and Verse Competition!
Fizzwig would like to announce his Christmas card and verse winners! Because the standard was so high, Fizzwig has chosen two cards this year. The first winner is from the younger group – JACOB (aged 6) and the winner from the older group is LUCAS (aged 10). Fizzwig’s Christmas verse winner is KATIE (aged 7).…
Read MoreUpdate – Donated Sensory Motor Assessment
Can you remember in October how Tree Tops donated a sensory motor assessment and ten weeks of treatment via the sensory processing disorder parent support group? Well here is the update on how the young person got on in their assessment. Mum stated, “I was over the moon today! Laura confirmed to me several issues I…
Read MoreTree Tops to visit Belmont CE (Controlled) Primary on Friday 25 November 2016
Mrs Harrison-Brown, staff and parents from Belmont CE (Controlled) Primary are hosting a Move to Improve day. This will involve all children from the school taking part in a carousel of activities such as trampolining, scooterboard, therapy rolls, space hoppers and upper limb/hand activities. The children will learn how it will help them in the…
Read MoreMove To Improve Day – Belmont CE (Controlled) Primary School
Where is Fizzwig going next Friday, 25th November? The answer is…Belmont CE (Controlled) Primary School in Durham! Mrs Harrison-Brown and her staff along with the parents, have invited Fizzwig and our staff to a Move to Improve day. The children are all taking part in various activities such as trampolining, scooterboards, using therapy…
Read MoreWatch out on Monday 21 November!
Fizzwig will announce his Christmas card/verse competition winners. Each entrant receives a prize. If you have not got your entry sent in, hurry before Monday!
Read MoreThink Sensory Not Behaviour Course – Monday 27 February 2017 – FULLY BOOKED BY A SCHOOL
Why not come along to our most popular course “Think Sensory Not Behaviour” on Monday 27 February 2017, 9.00am – 3.30pm, £120 (includes buffet lunch). The course is for professionals/educational staff and parents. Following training each participant will be able to: Recognise potential sensory difficulties and the effect on the child’s behaviour. Utilise user friendly…
Read MoreCan anyone help Layton?
Tree Tops have a special bond with Layton and his family and correspond regularly with them. His mum has asked everyone to help out again this year. Here is their story…….. “Last year Layton asked if people would send him Christmas cards. He was overwhelmed with the amount of Christmas cards he received. It was…
Read More4Motion, Faverdale, Darlington (8 November 2016)
Yet again we met up at 4Motion in Faverdale (Darlington) to adorn our helmets, elbow and knee pads for the whizzing up and down of the slopes! There were some awesome moves and fantastic skills shown by our children who were also well behaved and polite. The poor mums and dads were averting their eyes many…
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