PERSONALISED LEARNING

A Therapeutical Approach

At Landon School, we take pride in offering a therapeutic approach tailored to the needs of our learners. By integrating therapy into every aspect of learning, we empower each student to thrive and reach their full potential.

Therapy at Landon School: Supporting Every Student

At Landon School, our therapists use a “Tiered Approach to Intervention” to make sure every student gets the support they need. This successful, three-part approach is used in many special needs schools across various boroughs.

Tier 1: Universal Support for All

Universal tier means that therapy techniques are available to all children, every day. Trained therapists and SEN (Special Educational Needs) teachers guide staff on how to use these techniques in daily school life. We also offer training and workshops for parents and staff, so everyone can help our students thrive.

Tier 2: Targeted Support for Groups

Targeted tier provides therapy in small groups based on their abilities. This support comes from a dedicated team of therapists, teachers, and teaching and therapy assistants, all of whom have received training.

Tier 3: Specialist Support for Individuals

The Specialist Tier is designed to provide highly focused and individualized support for students identified by our therapy team as requiring specialist intervention. This level of support includes ongoing, direct supervision and personalized support from our therapists as needed. The specialist tier also involves conducting assessments, developing specific intervention plans, and maintaining communication with staff and parents to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to the student’s needs.

A Collaborative and Empowering Approach: The Tiered Approach

To fully unlock each student’s potential, our therapists work closely with the entire school team, providing continuous support. This collaborative spirit is central to our tiered approach, which extends intervention beyond individual or group therapy sessions.

Through this model, therapists empower teachers, parents, and other adults working with students by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. This ensures that the support continues throughout the student’s day, helping every child reach their full potential.

We believe this comprehensive approach allows to provide the right level of therapy for every child at Landon School, helping them reach their full potential.

Meet Landon’s Therapy Team

Our multidisciplinary therapy team is dedicated to supporting students’ communication, independence, and sensory needs through evidence-based practice and a student-centered approach.

Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)


Ashlyn, SaLT

Ashlyn graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s in Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology, later earning a Master’s in Language Sciences from the University of Reading in 2022. She has extensive experience supporting children with diverse communication difficulties, with a specialised clinical interest in Autism. Ashlyn is certified in several evidence-based interventions, including Gestalt Language Processing, Hanen (It Takes Two to Talk), SOS Approach to Feeding, PROMPT, Makaton (Levels 1 and 2), Talk Tools, TAC PAC, Intensive Interaction and DIR Floortime. Her comprehensive skill set is further enhanced by training in Colourful Semantics, Lego Therapy and Attention Autism

Tiffany, SaLT

Tiffany graduated from University College London (UCL) in 2023 with a Master’s in Speech and Language Sciences, following an undergraduate degree in Linguistics. Before joining the Landon team, she gained valuable clinical experience within the NHS, working across both mainstream school settings and community clinics. Tiffany is trained in various therapeutic frameworks, including Modified Attention Autism, Colourful Semantics, and Hanen approaches. She is also certified in Team Teach.

Sophie, SaLT assistant

Sophie graduated in 2025 from the University of Westminster with an undergraduate degree in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience. As our SaLT Assistant, Sophie provides vital, floor-based support, working directly with students to implement tailor made specialist programs, drafted by therapists. As an aspiring Speech and Language Therapist, Sophie is set to commencing her Master’s in Speech and Language Therapy to further her clinical and professional development.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

 

Zaina, OT

Zaina graduated from Brunel University London in 2022 with an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy. She has built a strong professional background in SEN schools, where she has developed a particular interest in supporting students with Autism. Zaina’s therapeutic approach prioritises student independence and empowerment, focusing heavily on individualised care and the importance of choice-making. She is certified in Team Teach, TEACCH and has completed specialised training in sensory processing.

 

Rachna, OT assistant

Having done an undergraduate degree in Psychology, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Psychological Therapies. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, she works closely with our qualified Occupational Therapist to deliver personalised support plans, helping students develop the functional skills necessary for daily life and learning.


How to Contact Therapy Team

 

We believe that collaborative communication between home and school is essential for student success. To ensure that therapeutic concerns are addressed effectively and integrated into your child’s daily learning environment, we have established the following communication pathways:

 

Primary Point of Contact:

Your first point of contact is your child’s class teacher. Teachers and therapists work closely together; the teacher will liaise with the relevant Speech and Language or Occupational Therapist to discuss your query.

 

Opportunities for Direct Consultation

We provide several dedicated forums throughout the academic year for parents to connect directly with our therapists:

  • Termly Coffee Mornings: An informal opportunity to meet the therapy team, ask general questions, and connect with other parents.
  • Termly Parent Training Sessions: Specialised workshops hosted by our therapists, designed to provide parents with practical strategies and deeper insights into therapeutic approaches used at school.
  • Phone Clinics: Dedicated time slots where parents can speak one-on-one with a therapist to discuss specific progress or clinical goals on a termly basis.

Formal Reviews and Transitions Therapists contribute to all Annual Reviews (AR) through the provision of Annual Review reports. During Transition Years, the therapy team will be present during the AR meetings to ensure that the therapeutic recommendations and support strategies are clearly communicated and seamlessly established for the next stage of your child’s educational journey.