What is the Occupational Therapy Toolkit?
Occupational Therapy (OT) Toolkit is a practical CPD and classroom support resource designed to bring occupational therapy thinking into everyday school practice. It helps staff observe, analyse, adapt, and reflect so that support becomes more consistent, inclusive, and sustainable.
Occupational Therapy Toolkit guides educators and support staff through the occupational therapy process, from observing occupational performance and analysing tasks, to planning adjustments and reviewing outcomes. The resources focus on developing thinking skills, problem-solving, and practical strategies to reduce barriers to participation in learning.
The toolkit is structured into five key modules:
- Think Like an OT: See Participation in Context – Introduces the PEO (Person-Environment-Occupation) lens and simple environmental adjustments.
- Analyse Like an OT: Finding the Task Breakdown – Guides staff to pinpoint where tasks may break down and how to support participation.
- Problem Solve Like an OT: Planning for Change – Introduces a problem solving cycle for classroom challenges.
- Adapt Like an OT: Design for Participation – Focuses on creating predictable and accessible learning spaces.
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Reflect Like an OT: Tracking What’s Working – Supports staff to review small changes and measure impact over time.
Who is the Occupational Therapy Toolkit for?
This toolkit is designed for educators, teaching assistants, SENDCos, and school leaders who want to embed occupational therapy thinking into their practice. It supports whole-class and individual learning, helping teams feel confident in making practical adjustments without needing an OT on site.
What is included in the resource?
Each module provides a combination of:
- PowerPoint CPD – Structured slides with guidance and examples.
- Activity Sheets – To put learning into practice.
- Home Connection Guidance – Simple strategies for sharing ideas with families.
Educators can use all components or adapt them to suit the needs of their learners and classroom routines.
How should I use Occupational Therapy Toolkit?
The toolkit is flexible and can be used to support ongoing professional development or as part of day-to-day classroom planning. Modules can be explored sequentially or dipped into as needed, and strategies can be trialled, adapted, and reflected on over time.
Where can I find Occupational Therapy Toolkit resources?
Search for "Occupational Therapy Toolkit" on the Twinkl site to access the full range of modules, CPD materials, activity sheets, and home guidance.
What membership do I need to download these resources?
To use the Occupational Therapy Toolkit resources, you'll need to add the toolkit to a school account. Click here and enter your details in the form. The Schools Team will be in touch to answer all your questions about the resources, pricing and the benefits of a school account.