Our Multi-Agency Support Team
Each schools' Multi-Agency Support Team (MAST) comprises of their Inclusion Team, and members of The Rise Partnership Trust's Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) teams. Every member of the school community, including parents and carers, plays a key part in the delivery of our therapy services. Therapists work collaboratively with class teams and parents/carers to embed strategies within pupils’ natural environments. This reflects our belief that therapy is most effective when strategies to promote engagement and communication are incorporated ‘all day, every day’ at school and at home. We were delighted that the way we embed our therapy provision at Manor School, through effective multi-disciplinary collaboration, was recognised by Challenge Partners as an ‘Area of Excellence’ in 2019!
Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy team aims to promote each pupil’s participation, functioning and independence in learning, play, and self-care activities. This is achieved through supporting the development of pupil’s skills, adapting the activities that pupils want to, need to or are expected to do and modifying the environment in which pupils are engaging. This is reflected in the delivery of our unique universal provision as well as targeted provision. For more information on provision pathways, please read the Occupational Therapy Service delivery model (links below).
For more information on our Occupational Therapy service, please contact: OT@therisepartnershiptrust.co.uk
Speech and Language Therapy
The Speech and Language Therapy team aims to ensure that each pupil has a functional mode of communication, and develops their expressive and receptive language skills during their time in our Trust. Communication is an essential life skill that is central to how we express our needs, emotions and ideas, build social relationships and learn new skills. Additionally, dysphagia assessment and intervention are provided as necessary to ensure that the risks associated with swallowing difficulties are minimised, making eating and drinking as safe as possible.
For more information on our Speech and Language Therapy service, please contact: SaLT@therisepartnershiptrust.co.uk
Inclusion Team
Inclusion at The Rise Partnership Trust means ensuring that every pupil is valued and supported to reach their unique potential. This is achieved through a holistic, child-centred approach, bringing together multi-disciplinary teams, families and wider professionals to understand and respond to each pupil’s individual strengths, needs and aspirations. Underpinned by the Trust’s values of Love, Learn, Laugh, this collaborative approach creates safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where everyone can belong, achieve and flourish.
Family Liaison
Our Family Liaison team is here to support and work alongside our families, makingsure parents and carers know that they are not alone. We offer a friendly, confidential and non-judgemental space where families can talk about any challenges they may be experiencing at home or in school. The FL team are here to provide support, advice and a listening ear. They can help families with a range of issues, including behaviour at home, establishing routines, sleep difficulties and other day-to-day challenges. Together, we can explore practical ideas and strategies to help make family life a little easier and support your child’s wellbeing and development.
We can also help parents and carers with applications and forms, including DLA, transport applications and Family Fund forms. If you are unsure where to start or need a little help understanding what information is required, we are happy to support you through the process.
