Targeted Group Therapy and Group process
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argeted intervention is provided for pupils who would benefit from specific input to explore specific skill building or key themes. This often involves small-group therapy sessions or specialised programmes to address specific needs. Targeted sessions are embedded within each pupil’s weekly timetables. Depending on needs, this targeted therapy offer may replace small-group subject classes until a student is ready to access this level of learning.
What does the Targeted Offer Include?
• Everything included within the Universal Offer.
• The pupil may access a targeted therapy group or indirect therapy provision. If indirect intervention is recommended, this could be delivered by the tutor or another member of the team, with support from the therapy team’s daily intervention guidelines.
• The therapy team will be involved in each pupil’s Success Report and end-of-term reports.
Examples of group therapies within TCES could include:
• Sensory Processing. Attention & focus, transitioning between activities, sensory perception skills, emotional regulation, e.g. Movement Breaks.
• Language & Social Skills. Social communication skills such as turn-taking, active listening, and joint problem-solving. Plus, language concepts, e.g. Lego Therapy
• Social Communication & Interaction. Initiating a conversation, listening, asking and answering questions, flexible thinking, understanding and expression of emotions and assertiveness.
• Expressive Arts Group. Problem-solving, verbal reasoning, creative thinking, relationship building, identity exploration, safe space, e.g. Dungeons & Dragons.
• Emotional Literacy & Emotional Regulation. Targeting the development of emotional literacy and regulation, self-awareness, and awareness of others e.g. Zones of Regulation.
Intensive Therapy Offer
Intensive therapy interventions are included within fees for on-site schools or services.
What does the intensive offer include?
• Initial Assessment. A full review of all paperwork, consultation with parent/carer and teaching staff, direct assessment with the pupil and detailed assessment report with recommendations.
• Intervention Planning. Therapy goals are informed by the detailed assessment.
• Daily Intervention. Guidelines for parents/carers and teaching staff.
• Delivery of Intervention. Weekly therapy sessions of 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes of record keeping and 15 minutes of feedback to parent/carer and teaching staff.
• Progress Tracking. Including detailed contributions to success reports and end of term reports.
• Recommendations. End of therapy report and recommendations.
National Online School
Great Minds online therapy packages are available at an extra cost for National Online School students. They can also be commissioned separately by parents or LAs for non-TCES children and young people.
Find out more about our Great Minds Online Therapy services here.
Group Process
Group Process is a protected time when staff and pupils come together without an agenda. This platform enhances individual and group development. It fosters community and belonging, reducing isolation and boosting confidence and self-esteem. Through interactions, pupils share experiences, gain diverse perspectives, and receive feedback, promoting personal growth and self-awareness. It also develops social skills like communication, empathy, and cooperation as participants learn to resolve conflicts collaboratively. The group’s support and accountability motivate members to achieve their goals and make meaningful changes in their lives.