Better Experts at Hand
Better Experts at Hand brings Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy directly into mainstream early years, schools and post-16 settings.
Launching from September 2026, our therapists work alongside your staff to provide timely support for children and young people while building knowledge and confidence within your setting.
What we deliver
For children and young people
- Group language and communication interventions
- Sensory regulation support
- Motor skill interventions
- Transition and reintegration support
For staff and settings
- Communication and sensory environment audits
- Coaching for school staff
- In-setting champions
- Parent workshops
Wider support
- Advice line
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Communities of practice
- Outreach to PVI settings, parents, carers, childminders and post-16 providers
Why choose Better Experts at Hand?
Bringing specialist therapy into education settings
- Early support: The service helps identify children’s needs early and provides timely support within education settings, without waiting for an official diagnosis or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- Flexible specialist support: We provide registered Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists who work alongside your team. Trained therapy assistants deliver support under clinical supervision, helping more children access high-quality services.
- Building capacity: Our goal is not only to support children today, but also to leave schools with practical strategies and greater confidence to continue supporting pupils into the future.
The impact of early intervention
Across the Government’s Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) programme, participating sites reported:
- fewer advisory service referrals
- fewer permanent exclusions
These outcomes demonstrate the value of providing early support within education settings.
If you’re noticing changes or challenges, our team is here to help. Make an enquiry today
Working alongside your school
Better Experts at Hand is designed to complement the expertise already within your setting. We work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and school leaders to provide practical, evidence-informed support that helps children participate more fully in learning while building confidence across the wider school community.