Children’s Occupational Therapy – Warrington


General introduction

Our children's occupational therapists assess, advise and support children and young people with everyday skills.

They help babies, children and young people learn, play, make friends and become more independent. Their aim is to help every child take part in daily life and reach their potential.

The Community Children’s Occupational Therapy Team works with children and young people who find some everyday activities difficult. These everyday activities are called 'occupations'.

Examples of occupations

  • looking after yourself, such as getting dressed, having a bath or using cutlery
  • learning at school, such as handwriting, using scissors and organising work
  • play and leisure activities, such as hobbies, sports and games

An occupational therapist may suggest different ways to do activities. They may give practical advice or recommend equipment or changes to the home, school or nursery environment to make daily activities easier.

The team works closely with parents and carers. They also work with schools, nurseries and other services involved in supporting the child or young person.

How to access this service

The children's occupational therapy team supports children and families who:

  • live in Warrington
  • go to school in Warrington
  • are registered with a Warrington GP

Referrals

A referral can be made by a special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) or a healthcare professional, such as:

  • a GP
  • a health visitor
  • a school nurse
  • another healthcare professional

Referral form

Download our Warrington Children’s Occupational Therapy referral form.

You can send completed referral forms by email or post using the details in the 'Contact us' section.

Appointment information

Your child's first assessment usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes.

Some children may need more than 1 assessment, depending on their needs. Assessments can take place in a clinic, at home or in school.

Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. This helps the occupational therapist complete the assessment.

If your child uses glasses, splints or other equipment, please bring them to the appointment.

Children must attend appointments with a parent or carer.

Where possible, please do not bring brothers or sisters to the appointment. This helps reduce distractions.

If you cannot attend an appointment, please contact the children's occupational therapy team as soon as possible.

If appointments are missed, your child may be discharged from the service.

If there is anything you would like to discuss without your child present, please call the number in the 'Contact us' section and ask to speak to an occupational therapist.

About the team

Our team includes occupational therapists, therapy assistants and administrative staff.

Useful information

Advice sheets

A comprehensive collection of practical advice sheets offering classroom, fine motor, handwriting and self‑care strategies to support children and young people at home and in school.

Useful websites

Royal College of Occupational Therapists
The professional body for occupational therapists in the UK, offering guidance, resources and advocacy for the profession.

Well Child
Support, information and practical help for families caring for seriously ill children at home.

Scope
A disability equality charity providing advice, support and campaigning for a fairer society for disabled people.

Contact
A charity supporting families with disabled children through expert advice, information and community connection.

National Autistic Society
The UK’s leading autism charity offering support, information and advocacy for autistic people and their families.

Cerebra
A charity helping families of children with brain conditions through research, advice and practical support.

Watch me do it
A video‑based resource helping children learn everyday skills by watching peers demonstrate them step‑by‑step.


Advice Sheets

Contact us

Telephone

01925 946097

Email

Children’s Occupational Therapy in Warrington

Address

Warrington Children’s Occupational Therapy
Child Development Centre
Sandy Lane
Orford
Warrington
WA2 9HY

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