Community of Practice (CoP) for School Based Therapy
Restrictive Practice and Supporting Individuals in the School Environment
| Venue | Online via Teams |
| Member Price | €0.00 |
| Non-Member Price | €0.00 |
| Event Date | 25 Nov 2026 |
| Time | 2 pm to 3.15 pm |
Community of Practice (CoP) for School Based Therapy
Advancing Therapy Services to Meet the Needs of Children and Young People in Schools
Theme - Restrictive Practice and Supporting Individuals in the School Environment
Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams
Free to attend
No need to book in advance - Click on the link below to join
Join the session https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3249339577146044?p=PLpk3kHxRxqYlF1Q5k
We are delighted to welcome Joanne McHugh, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Portlaoise CDNT. Joanne is also Chair, Laois/Offaly Restrictive Practice Committee and a member of AOTI Working Group reviewing Restrictive Practice Guidelines
Participants will explore restrictive practice within school environments, share experiences and ideas with colleagues and reflect on practical strategies to support participation and inclusion.
About the Community of practice
The School-Based Therapy Community of Practice (established Nov 2024) provides a forum for therapists and educators to:
Share knowledge, resources and evidence-informed practice
Build capacity within school communities
Support inclusive approaches to participation and learning
Discuss challenges, innovations and emerging practice
Strengthen collaboration across services
All welcome - Occupational Therapists and therapy colleagues • Teachers • Students
Resources Access recordings, resources and previous presentations through our Padlet: https://padlet.com/siobhainoshea/community-of-practice-school-based-therapists-s6i9utccppou3kz9
If you have any questions, please contact the facilitators at the details below:
