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Occupational Therapy

Day-to-day living made easier

Occupational therapy is available to all our students, and our occupational therapists (OTs) are involved in every aspect of your life at College. They will ensure that you:

• Can eat, drink, sleep, wash, shower and use the toilet safely and with dignity
• Is mobile and can participate fully in lessons and activities
• Can access the local community and public transport as appropriate
• Can get help with thinking about life beyond College and the future life of work

Initial assessment

When you arrive, your OT’s first job is to get a good idea of your ability and experience in different settings. This adds to the information we have from your application form and helps us to build up a picture of what skills you may want to develop.

Our first objective is to ensure that all our students have everything they need for personal care, to move around the College independently and work effectively in class. It is also important that those working with students know about the equipment they use and how to help them be as effective and independent as possible.

Greater independence

OTs play a big part in Independent Living Skills. They work with students on a number of goals relating to greater independence, particularly domestic and community skills. Helping you understand what is a realistic goal and what help you may need in the future is an important part of this.

Working with an OT you may identify equipment or a strategy to help you carry out a task for yourself or give you opportunities to develop your independence through directing and organising support.

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