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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Plans for an 'experts at hand' service could improve access to specialist support in schools. But the workforce is already under pressure. RCOT’s Karin Orman told @tesmagazine.bsky.social the investment is welcome, but funding must reach frontline teams. 🔗 bit.ly/3N7kqZo

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New ‘experts at hand’ won’t arrive fast enough, DfE warned

Professional bodies back bigger roles in schools for educational psychologists, occupational and speech and language therapists - but say they already struggle to meet demand

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Children thrive when support is in place early. The schools White Paper recognises the role of OTs in schools and neighbourhood teams. Now we need workforce and funding to turn ambition into action. Read more in our response. 🔗 bit.ly/3MGWgVG

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Children’s occupational therapists - if you work in the UK (especially in school settings) please complete this short survey to help shape future practice & inform our influencing work with policy makers. Thank you for helping us make a diffetence! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rcot-surve...

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Children's Occupational Therapy Survey 2026

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We're pleased to see that the Health and Social Care Committee's First 1000 Days report has included some of the evidence we provided about the essential role of OTs in early childhood development. Read what our Professional Advisor, Dr Sally Payne had to say about it 👉 bit.ly/4pO8okX

Navy background, white text overlay with image featuring Dr Sally Payne, Professional Advisor for children and young people, with a quote that reads:

"As occupational therapists we play a vital role in helping babies and children take part in everyday activities that help them grow, thrive and reach their full potential."

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

This has been a wonderful project - working with practice educators, placement coordinators, learners & schools to develop guidance for the successful delivery of school-based placements. Introducing more learners to the wonderful world of school-based OT practice! Download link below ⬇️

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

What are the ethical considerations when recommending equipment or adaptations that might limit a child or young person’s movement? This guidance explores how to balance safety, independence and participation while making decisions that protect rights and promote wellbeing. bit.ly/49QlkCK

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British Academy of Childhood Disability @bacdisability.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Last chance to register for BACD Annual Trainees' Meeting "Exploring Sensory Worlds in Neurodisability" on Weds 26 Nov Tickets from £30 for trainees See bacdis.org.uk/events/bacd-... for full programme and to book your place

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Sense-ational Kids: Exploring Sensory Worlds in Neurodisability (online)

BACD Annual Trainees Meeting 2025

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

If you are a teacher or teaching assistant please complete this survey so we understand the information & support you need to help children with additional needs. We’ll use the findings to create relevant resources that really make a difference. Links below ⬇️

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

With the reforms to special educational needs and disabilities delayed until 2026, we’re highlighting how children are key to the nation’s future health. 💚 Karin Orman explores why prevention should be legislated for, so people get the right support at the right time: loom.ly/OLy3e90

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

This is a great illustration of the power of OT in schools - helping to create inclusive & accessible learning environments that enable all children to thrive, achieve & enjoy life!

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RCOT Policy Northern Ireland @rcotpolicyni.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Thank you to our Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA for this fantastic video in support of #OTWeek #RightTimeOT @thercot.bsky.social

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Great to hear our Professional Advisor, Dr Sally Payne, on BBC Radio Essex this week! 🎧 She spoke about pressures on OT services, the importance of early intervention, and the need for national investment in the children’s OT workforce. Listen from 2:13: loom.ly/O2crrhw

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Sonia Watson - 29/10/2025 - BBC Sounds

Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Every child deserves the ordinary joys of growing, thriving and living life fully. That’s why we’re proud to support the ‘Fight for Ordinary’ campaign.

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We’re proud to be part of the newly launched Child Health Workforce Alliance, a powerful group of 25 organisations working together to tackle the crisis in children’s health services. 👉 Read more: loom.ly/huyFz0Y

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🚨DCD Research Recruitment 🚨 Together with @manmetuni.bsky.social , we are running a survey to gather #parents views on the support for #DCD/#dyspraxia provided by schools. Parents of children who attend school and have a DCD diagnosis can take part Access here: mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Inclusive practice must be embedded through the education system and national standards need to be brought in, says Dr Sally Payne in reaction to a new report on SEND from the Education Select Committee. Read her comment: loom.ly/N4HXesw

Quote from Dr Sally Payne reads: 'As the report highlights, workforce shortages and underinvestment are limiting the ability of professionals to deliver timely, effective support.' Picture of Sally in top right-hand corner.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us. Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The APPG for Access to Disability Equipment has a short survey on barriers to accessing community equipment. If you have something to say on this please complete the survey here www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Q3KFVR

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APPG for Access to Disability Equipment: Inquiry into the provision of community equipment for children and adults

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Have you tried the improved digital OTnews yet? Log in to your updated account and read our latest issue 👉🏾 loom.ly/4lj_My8 Huge thanks to Lynn for saying such nice things 🥰

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"I’ve had a go at reading OTnews this morning on my iPad Mini. It was simple to navigate around and a pleasure to use.”

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Royal College of Occupational Therapists @thercot.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

'We’ve made it incredibly hard for children to play.' – Paul Lindley, Chair, Raising the Nation Play Commission. Their new report calls for a Play Strategy for England. We agree – play is an essential occupation for children. Read our play practice guideline: loom.ly/N14qNs4

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Play Practice Guideline

Play is a fundamental occupation for children and young people.

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Kate Wilmut @kwilmut.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Do you have #dyspraxia #dcd? Are you the parent of a child with #dyspraixa #dcd? Do you work with people / children with #dyspraxia #dcd? If so, have your say! What matters to you about #dyspraxia? What questions would you like research to answer? app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cardiff/dc...

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Interested in #dyspraxia research? My colleagues at Manchester Met Uni are recruiting people with & without #DCD for an online study looking at mental representations of everyday actions. See poster below to find out more.

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🔍 Are you #dyspraxic or #dyslexic? Local to #Guildford? 📢 We're still looking for participants for our eye movement study at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social ! Interested? Contact us 👇 #Research #Psychology

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

This international study has the potential to increase physical activity (with gains for physical & mental health) in young people with #dyspraxia #DCD. Parents of children aged 5-11 years are invited to take part in a 12-week ehealth programme. Contact the researchers for more info (details below).

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

My colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University are starting a new study exploring how the brain responds to sudden losses of balance in #dyspraxic adults. See below to find out to take part

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

New year, new publication! Take a look if you want to understand reasons for the increase in need/demand for OT, different levels/types of OT provision & how to make a referral that helps children access the right help, when they need it. Free access to 27/2/25 authors.elsevier.com/a/1kPBr6EIwS...

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Occupational therapists - have you completed the RCOT 2024 workforce survey yet? Responses will help our professional body gather vital data to advocate for change. Make sure your experiences are represented by taking part today! loom.ly/81D0Lhc

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Do you want to influence the actions we take to support the OT workforce in less than 30 minutes? - RCOT

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Sally @sallypayneot.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I thought I’d use my first post here to tell you about a fab free video library designed to help children with #dyspraxia master important daily activities. Take a look! watchmedoit.mmu.ac.uk

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Dyspraxia support videos - Watch Me Do It Project

Dyspraxia support videos | Manchester Metropolitan University movement support videos for dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

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