Our Therapies and Interventions
At Amberley Court, we believe that emotional wellbeing is the foundation for learning. Many of our pupils arrive with past experiences that have impacted their confidence, regulation, and ability to engage in a typical school environment. That’s why therapeutic support is woven through everything we do.
We offer a range of evidence-informed interventions tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. These are delivered through both structured sessions and integrated, everyday practices guided by strong relationships and a trauma-aware approach.
SALT (Speech & Language Therapy)
We work with a specialist to support children who find speaking, understanding, or social communication difficult. SALT sessions help unlock confidence and connection, making friendships, lessons and life feel that bit easier.
Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapist helps pupils who struggle with motor skills, sensory sensitivities or everyday tasks. By understanding how each child experiences their world, we can make school feel more manageable and more comfortable.
Art and Play Therapy
Some feelings are too big—or too hard—to put into words. Art and play therapy give our pupils creative, non-verbal ways to explore their emotions, build confidence, and feel understood.
Sensory Profiles
Many of our pupils experience the world in heightened or unique ways. We create individual sensory profiles to help us tailor spaces, routines, and responses, so that children feel calm, safe, and in control.
THRIVE Approach
Thrive is central to how we support emotional development at Amberley Court. It helps us understand what each child needs to feel safe, connected, and ready to learn using consistent, relationship-based strategies grounded in neuroscience and child development.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Massage
This gentle approach involves tapping on pressure points to help pupils regulate their emotions. It’s a simple, empowering tool that some of our learners find really effective when they're feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
We offer therapeutic massage (always with consent and care) as a calming intervention to support sensory integration, relaxation, and regulation, particularly for children who carry high levels of tension or anxiety in their bodies.
LEGO®-based Therapy
We use LEGO sessions as a way to bring children together through shared tasks. It builds trust, communication and teamwork—especially for those who find verbal interaction tricky or overwhelming.