Play Therapy in Schools

Why Play Therapy in Schools?

It reduces emotional, behavioural and social obstacles to learning
It helps children and young people build healthier relationships with peers and teaching staff
It improves adaptation in the classroom
It enhances communication and play skills as well as emotional literacy
Addresses the needs of at-risk children
Supports and advises teaching staff

What is provided in Play Therapy service in schools

Initial Referral meetings with parents/carers
Background assessment and initial introduction to the child
Consultation and support for teachers and school staff
Regular review meetings with parents/carers, school staff and other professionals (every 6-8 weeks)
Advice and strategies to support the child at home and at school
1:1 Play Therapy sessions with children
Small group play therapy sessions
Individually tailored class/ year group sessions and activities
Parent Support sessions (extra fee)
Carefully selected therapeutic play materials and resources
Pre-session planning and post-session analysis
External supervision with a senior play therapist
Individual Clinical Reports (extra fee)

How Play Therapy works in school

I will first ascertain that the school can provide a confidential space that will be avaialble at the same time each week and is appropriate for Play Therapy
The therapist will meet with the school to discuss possible referrals and to agree on the days and times that the sessions will take place
School staff will then liaise with the parents/carers of the children who are being referred and obtain consent. Following this the therapist will arrange an introductory meeting with parents/carers
The therapist will then conduct a background assessment with parents/carers, teaching staff and any other professionals working with the family to gather the relevant information and ascertain the needs of the child
Written and signed consent for Play Therapy to start will then be gathered from all parents/carers with parental responsibility. This is essential and the therapy cannot go ahead without their written consent
The therapist will then meet the parent/carer and child for an introductory session in the designated playroom
Individually chosen toys and materials will be supplied by the therapist
Sessions will be weekly and will last between 45-60mins (as agreed prior to starting)
Review meetings will be conducted every 6-8 weeks with the parents/carers, school staff and relevant professionals

* The duration of the intervention is dependant on the child's level of need. This will be determind with parents/carers and/or schools staff during the assessment process. The therapist will monitor progress and give feedback every 6-8 weeks during review meetings.

The minimum number of sessions is 6.

School Fees:

Full Day: £280

Half Day: £150

Individual Clients: To be discussed with therapist

*Fees for 2024-2025