Many autistic students have additional needs relating to sensory differences and difficulties with motor co-ordination. Hope Tree School is able to offer a calm and non-disruptive environment where distractions are kept to a minimum. Hope Tree School operates from a rural site which is peaceful and calm. There are opportunities for learning to happen outside where movement can be an integral part of the activity. Where Occupational Therapy interventions are indicated on an EHCP, Hope Tree School will endeavour to ensure that these interventions are undertaken wherever possible. Some interventions can be delivered in school with staff who have undertaken specific training by our visiting OT. Where the student already has a relationship with an existing Occupational Therapy professional this can be continued when the student starts their placement with us. Once a student has started at the school, if there are any concerns they can be assessed by our visiting Occupational Therapist.