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Fine Motor Skills Group

Why was this partnership activity necessary - concerns, aims, difficulties etc?
Concerns raised by school and parents over children having difficulties with handwriting, cutting, manipulation of fastenings on clothing. Aims - to raise the children's self-esteem and practise these skills on a regular basis.

Where does this partnership operate?
The Learning Support Department of St Ninian's Primary School

St John's Hospital - Paediatric Occupational Therapy Department

When does this work happen?

• Pupil reviewed/assessed by hospital every 6 months
• Programme carried out with pupil every day. Regular informal discussions with parent weekly in school.
• Yearly, programme reviewed by senior paediatric occupational therapist.

How does the scheme work? How is it maintained, sustained and evaluated?

• Pupils individually assessed by paediatric O.T. Department in hospital
• Report sent to parents and copy to school with attached activities/suggestions
• Programme discussed with parents and Learning Support Teacher
• Weekly liaison with L.S. and class teachers involved
• Regular discussions with parents to discuss success of programme
• Child attends hospital for review at 6 monthly intervals

What are the benefits? What difference does this partnership make?

• Child's self-esteem raised with progress of programme
• Parents anxieties discussed and minimised
• Child's fine motor skills improve with regular practice
• Programme evaluated by professional hospital personnel

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