Proudly providing services to children & young people for nearly 15 years.

Welcome to The London Children’s Practice

The London Children’s Practice is a thriving multidisciplinary practice, providing services to children and young people in London and internationally for nearly 15 years.

Our therapy is underpinned by our company values of Growth, Collaboration, Diversity and Care. We offer a variety of therapeutic services and assessments tailored to meet the needs of all service users.

We have a central clinic in Sloane Square, London offering assessment and therapy to children and young people. We work with mainstream and specialist schools offering services in tailored packages to support individual students and the school as a whole. We support a number of Local Authorities, providing packages of assessments and therapeutic input. To find out more, please get in touch.

Services

We are very proud to have a skilled team of therapists offering a broad range of services.

Autistic Spectrum Conditions Clinic

5-18 years (children under 4years are assessed by our Paediatrician)

Families

A 3-part assessment is completed online or in our clinic to assess and accurately diagnose Autism Spectrum Condition. The three appointments are held with our qualified and experienced clinicians for accurate diagnosis and supportive recommendations.

Creative Child Counsellor & Play Therapy Sessions

3-13 years

Families

Our Creative Counsellors and Play Therapists use creative measures and traditional talking therapies to help children explore their feelings. Therapists help children navigate troubling experiences or focus on specific need through within relaxed, confidential sessions.

Dyslexia Assessments

8-11 years

Families

Our specialist Dyslexia Assessors evaluate a child’s cognitive skills to provide a diagnosis. The assessment considers a range of attainment skills and abilities, informed by background information. If dyslexia is diagnosed, advice and strategies are provided to help overcome barriers to learning. This may involve referral to other specialists.

Education Psychology Assessments For Schools

6-18 years

Schools

Education Psychologists offer consultation and assessment to understand the student’s needs in the classroom. Our detailed reports and recommendations help create the best learning environment for each student, complemented by additional observations and guided implementation.

Educational Health Care Needs Assessments

4-18 years

Local Authorities

We offer assessments with Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Educational Psychology. These assessments target an understanding of a student’s strengths, specific need and the best provisions for support. We work closely with Local Authorities to meet statutory timescales and obligations.

Educational Psychology Assessments

6-18 years

Families

Educational Psychologists assess children's literacy, numeracy and overall cognitive abilities. The assessment takes specifics of the school into consideration, evaluating how best the setting and staff can work to help the child learn and is designed to benefit and enhance children's access to education.

Expert Witness Assessments for Tribunals

1-25 years

Families

We offer expert witness representation in tribunal proceedings. Our assessments aid in seeking an Education, Health and Care Plan. Currently we only provide assessments for Speech and Language Therapy.

Feeding Assessments

1-15 years

Families

The Feeding and Swallowing Service offers assessment and intervention for infants and children experiencing difficulty in their feeding development. Using information supplied by parents about preferred foods and typical mealtime habits, alongside observational assessment, we will assess the specific challenges for the child and recommend strategies to aid their development.

Feeding Therapy Sessions

1-15 years

Families

Following a feeding assessment, feeding therapy sessions are used to help infants and children overcome a wide array of issues with eating, swallowing and mealtime behaviour. We provide personalised training for parent and caregiver to help families overcome these challenges around food.

Joint Assessments

1-21 years

Families

Joint assessments take place with both Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists present. Working together, our therapists can identify underlying reasons for challenges in behaviour and communication. The assessment will be used to prepare a comprehensive report and form strategies to meet the child’s needs. This may involve signposting to further professionals.

Joint Therapy Sessions

1-25 years

Families

Joint Therapy Sessions include Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists working together to target areas of need identified in the assessment.

Local Authority Contracts & Spot Purchasing

0-18 years

Local Authorities

We work in close partnership with a number of Local Authorities. We are able to support Local Authorities to meet their statutory obligations, as well as embed our knowledge and experience to enhance therapeutic offerings in the community.

Occupational Therapy Assessments

1-21 years

Families

Our Occupational Therapy assessments evaluate a child’s abilities and their needs as well as identifying barriers to attainment. A personalised support and treatment plan is then provided. We work closely with parents to establish goals and create a foundation for future therapeutic intervention. The overall goal is for children to live an enhanced, independent life.

Occupational Therapy Assessments For Schools

4-18 years

Schools

Our Occupational Therapists work with teaching staff, inclusion teams and the school’s SENCo to meet the occupational needs of students. Schedules of therapy are focused on the universal and targeted model of support, enabling our therapists to reach a greater number of individual students and support the implementation of whole classroom strategies.

Occupational Therapy Sessions

1-25 years

Families

Occupational Therapy sessions are personalised to address each child’s specific needs and goals. Our interventions typically involve therapeutic techniques and play-based activities aimed at improving a child's physical, sensory, cognitive, and emotional functioning.

Paediatrician Assessments

0-5 years

Families

Our Paediatricians are neuro-developmental experts providing a holistic assessment of a child’s development. The assessment uses information provided by parents alongside standardised tests to identify underlying conditions, provide developmental diagnoses and recommend further interventions where necessary.

School Based Therapy Intervention Packages

0-18 years

Schools

We offer intervention packages to schools to support you to meet statutory obligations, deliver therapy to those on the SEN register and meet their goals. We can provide intervention across the school year and will work with you to build a package suitable to the needs of your pupils.

School Based Therapy Intervention Packages for Local Authorities

0-18 years

Local Authorities

Working with Local Authorities we can fill gaps in provision to meet the statutory requirements of the borough. We provide services to both individual and clusters of schools. Services are provided in a condensed, cost effective way, enabling us to meet the needs of a greater number of pupils. Alongside intervention, we offer bespoke training for school and Local Authority staff.

Speech & Language Assessments

1-25 years

Families

Our Speech and Language Therapists use a range of tools to assess all areas of speech, language and communication. We work closely with families to identify a child's communication needs and goals and advise on therapeutic interventions as well as providing families with strategies to support children at home.

Speech and Language Assessments For Schools

4-18 years

Schools

Our Speech and Language Therapists work closely with teaching staff to identify and deliver communication support to meet children's needs. We prepare a schedule of therapy services, including specialist, targeted and universal models for individuals, as well as whole-classroom strategies.

Speech and Language Therapy Sessions

1-25 years

Families

Speech and Language Therapy sessions target the development of a child's speech, language and communication needs. Your Therapist will collaborate with you to establish goals, develop a plan of interventions, and review progress.

Therapy Assistant Sessions

1-25 years

Families

Therapy Assistant sessions implement intervention plans that are developed by a supervising therapist following a child's speech and language assessment. This is an effective and efficient way to support children and families to meet their communication goals.

Therapy Intervention Package

0-18 years

Families

At LCP, we recognize the importance of early intervention and consistent care. To support this philosophy within our team, we provide an 'intervention package' framework for children and young people. When you book an intervention package, your child will be scheduled for a therapy slot with a suitable therapist, held on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Who We Support

We are proud to work with and alongside schools, families and Local Authorities, to seek the best outcomes for children and young people.

Families

Schools

Local Authorities

Meet the Team

Our team stem from all corners of the world, bringing with them a variety of knowledge and skills making us a very diverse multidisciplinary practice. Regardless of our individual roles, we are united in a shared effort to support the children and young people in our community.

Meet the Team

Our Company Values

Our values are the bedrock of everything we do. They are principles that sit at the heart of our decision making, and they form the framework for the support we offer.

Growth

We are ambitious and enjoy the process of growing, developing, and evolving. We support our service users along their path to grow and be the best version of themselves.

Collaboration

Great care takes teamwork. We are passionate about holistic care and working with those around our service user.

Diversity

We are proud of the diverse team we have built and we aim to have that reflected in our practice. We ensure that the support we provide is relevant to everyone's unique selves.

Care

We strive to provide high quality care for our service users focusing on evidence based practice every step of the way. We take care of one another within our team.

Work with Us

We are always looking for talented people who can help broaden the horizons of children and young people. If you are a committed, compassionate, enthusiastic person, with a drive to make a genuine impact on a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you. We also hold a licence to sponsor therapists that hold a HCPC registration. Browse our open vacancies now.

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@londonchildrenspractice.com

Learn More

Occupational Therapists

We are rapidly expanding due to the acquisition of new contracts and currently have positions available for junior and senior Paediatric Occupational Therapists.

Speech and Language Therapists

We have a number of exciting opportunities for junior and senior Speech and Language Therapists to work with children and young people in both clinic and school settings.