Therapy Services
Our dedicated team of therapists, technicians and assistants provide therapy provision for children attending Vranch House School and to Outpatients who are registered with a GP in Mid- and North Devon (please refer to One Devon: NHS Devon Integrated Care Board responsible for the majority of NHS budget and services in Devon).
Our specialist therapy services include:
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physiotherapy (PT)
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)
- Music Therapy
Welcome from the Head of Therapies
Welcome to Vranch House Therapy Service. As Head of Therapies, I am delighted to welcome you to our community.
We pride ourselves on delivering a truly integrated approach, where education, therapy, and care come together to support children and young people with physical and complex needs to achieve their full potential.
Our therapy team works closely alongside teaching staff, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide personalised, child-centred support. We are committed to ensuring that every child benefits from high-quality, evidence-based therapy that is embedded throughout their day in both their educational and home environment. This enables progress not only in functional skills but also in confidence, independence, and overall wellbeing.
We recognise the vital role everyone surrounding each child plays, and we value strong, collaborative partnerships to ensure that support extends beyond the therapy environment.
The VRANCH Ethos
At Vranch House, education and therapy work side-by-side. Whether a child attends Vranch House School or receives support through our Outpatient Therapy Service, our ethos remains the same: every child deserves the chance to thrive without limits. The values in our name - VRANCH - guide everything we do.
Value Every Child
We see the whole child, not just their needs. Whether in the classroom or therapy room, every child is respected, understood and celebrated for who they are.
Reach for Potential
We believe every child can progress. Teachers and therapists set meaningful, personalised goals and celebrate every achievement - from small steps to big milestones - across both school and outpatient settings.
Aspire Together
We work as one team. In school, this means teachers, therapists, nurses and families planning together. In outpatients, it means therapists partnering with families, schools and NHS colleagues to support progress wherever the child learns and lives.
Nurture with Kindness
Kindness is at the heart of Vranch House. We create calm, safe and supportive environments - whether that's a classroom, therapy gym, sensory space or clinic room - so children feel secure and ready to learn.
Communicate in Every Way
Every child has a voice. Across school and outpatients, we champion all forms of communication: AAC, signing, speech, sensory cues, movement and technology. We help children express themselves, connect with others and be heard.
Help Children Thrive
Our shared purpose is joy, confidence and independence. Through integrated education and therapy, we help children thrive academically, physically, socially and emotionally - wherever they receive their support.
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If your child needs therapy support, any family member, carer, or professional can make a referral.
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