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Does your child have difficulties with handwriting?   Why not try this little tip:-   * Grab a clothes peg. * Put some small objects on the table. * Ask your child to pick up the objects using the clothes peg and and place into a dish.   This will help your child’s thumb stability and…

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…

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    …

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).…

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…

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…

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!

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…

Here is our mascot, #Fizzwig with his poppy ready for poppy day. #Fizzwig is also getting excited each morning when the post is delivered as Christmas card/verse competition entries are now beginning to arrive. Don’t forget to send your entries in before 21 November! Get cracking!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Family and Elderly Shoe Box Appeal for Link to Hope Each box will be sent to different countries to ensure someone receives a surprise for Christmas. Christine, our Practice Manager, has now taken them to the collection point and they will soon be on their way.