Specialist Services

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BOP services

Sessions

BOP is open to children from 8.30am until 2.30pm Monday to Friday during term time. Children can attend a three hour session 8.30am until 11.30am or a full day. Children who attend for a full day will need to bring a packed lunch.

Early Support Stay & Play

Summer House

Early Support Stay & Play is an informal session for parents/carers to remain with their children to play, explore and learn. It is an opportunity to discuss any concerns with regards to a child’s development in a non-judgemental environment. We have an experienced team, led by our Family Support Worker, who work with children with a wide range of additional needs and can help with concerns over behaviour, development, mobility and more complex needs. It is also an opportunity to meet other families and their children. Each session includes a variety of play opportunities and these are adapted to the interests of the children and parents/carers who attend.

Join us at BOP in Keynsham on alternate Mondays and Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30am. Megan, our Family Support Practitioner, also hosts a SEND Stay and Play session at First Steps Twerton Community Nursery on Thursday afternoons from 12:30-2pm.

Important Details:

• Term Time Only: Sessions run during term time.
• Booking Required: Families must book to keep group sizes manageable.
• Referrals: Referrals can be made via our referral form or by calling the BOP team at 01225 830972.

We look forward to seeing you and your little ones!

Therapies

Speech & Language Therapy

At BOP, we are committed to providing exceptional speech and language support tailored to each child's needs. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with therapists from the complex Speech and Language Team (SLT) to ensure your child receives the best care possible.

Most children benefit from speech and language support within their mainstream setting, as outlined in their EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan). For example, sessions may occur three times per term, ensuring consistent progress.

We have a dedicated Speech and Language Assistant who works directly with children and supports our staff in implementing SLT targets. Additionally, another team member has taken on the role of Speech and Language Assistant, working closely with the SLT team and pursuing further qualifications to enhance our support services.

Our team uses a total communication approach, adapting strategies to suit each child's unique needs. This includes tools like Supergrid boards, objects or songs of reference during transitions, and visual aids such as picture schedules or now-and-next boards.

Attention Autism Group

Garden

Attention Autism is a programme which uses visually engaging activities to develop children’s ability to engage in joint attention with others, extend that attention and develop the ability to attend for brief periods to simple language describing that activity. Children learn to wait, to take a turn within a group without losing focus and learn to follow simple instructions. It is suitable for a range of difficulties with attention, listening and delayed language development. Staff at BOP are trained by Speech and Language therapists to carry out Attention Autism Groups. The Speech and Language Therapist will advise staff on which children would be appropriate to attend which level of group.

Visiting Professionals

BOP has close links with other professionals supporting children with additional needs and their families. Once a child is attending BOP it becomes an ideal place for a child to receive ASD Support, physiotherapy sessions, occupational therapy and educational psychology assessment.

TAC PAC®

TAC PAC® (Tactile Approach to Communication) is an activity that combines touch and music to promote communication, social interaction, sensory, neurological and emotional development. We have a variety of ‘Packs’ that relate to a range of sensory and tactile experiences. This approach to communication is suitable for all children and we find that it helps to build trust, security and stronger relationships. Weekly sessions are held with practitioners who have been trained by specialist Speech & Language Therapists.