What we offer
Now, Next & Then provides specialist assessments, advice and ongoing support which is always appropriately individualised to each child’s needs and environment. We help those from nursery age all the way to settling into university or employment if need be, and also those who cannot be in school at the moment. Help is available for parents and carers too.
Did you know that in order for your child to be ‘classroom and life ready’, no matter what their age or stage, they need their developmental and sensory skills, and abilities, to be as secure as possible? If there are pockets of difficulty that have yet to be identified or explored within this complex foundation for life, then it follows that your child may experience challenges with their learning, their social skills and their functional successes. For those children for whom this is relevant, it follows that the Teachers will have challenges teaching unless an understanding exists of the child’s strengths and difficulties. As a result, the child’s daily experiences can start to lack happiness, meaning or success. That’s where Now, Next & Then come in. We have the Children’s Occupational Therapists (health specialists) to do that essential developmental exploration and, not only that, the expertise to work with your child to bring about positive changes. We also have experts in Children’s Mental Health, Autism Advocacy and Parent & Family Support to give you all the reassurance and guidance you may need as you navigate your child’s educational and functional (every day) journey.
Children’s Occupational Therapy
We explore and identify the developmental and sensory reasons why your child may be experiencing functional, day-to-day difficulties. Then we offer ways to help.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
We understand how challenging daily life can be for children and young people. For some, this can feel completely overwhelming and can mean that it is really hard to get on with everyday things. We are here to help.
Autism Advocacy & Support
We support Autistic children and young people (or those whose Autism is yet to be formally diagnosed), in any environment where challenges need to be overcome or advocacy is needed.
We offer Autism Assessments too.
Parent & Family Support
We support you to bring about the best possible improvements at home, so you and your child feel that positive changes are taking place.
Let us reframe your child’s future, today
Every member of the Now, Next & Then team is an advocate for all those we help.
The feedback that you will receive from any of our specialists will include information that empowers you to bring about positive changes at home and school, straight away. We offer regular visits to work with your child on specific targets but we recognise that, a bit like piano practice, a little and often can really help to bring about changes that will enhance our input once a week or fortnight. This is why we coach you from the start and stay involved for as long as needed.
Our services are commissioned by parents, schools and Local Authorities. We cover a broad geographical area, within an hour’s radius of the city of Bath.
Please contact us to talk about the help you are looking for and to enquire about our costs. If you are on a low income, we will do what we can to work to your budget. We have clear Terms of Engagement and Consent paperwork which parents/carers must sign before we see a child or young person.
As a whole team, we work collaboratively to make sure appropriate support is put in place. We might not be able to change the world but we can, and do, make a difference every single day.
There are no hidden costs.
Our travel time and expenses are not charged on top.
Now, Next & Then is exempt from VAT.
Our costs are reviewed in March each year.
Training Packages
We have a range of very experienced professionals who offer training packages to nurseries, schools and colleges.
“You’ve been instrumental in so many children receiving the support they need. Your reports are thorough and your recommendations are practical and individual to the child. Time and time again parents have commented how well you know the children you work with.”
• Prep School SENCO •
“Now, Next & Then have a real ‘person centred’ approach and look holistically at the young people they work with. This enables them to offer bespoke packages of support and advice. The team genuinely cares about the young people they support. Not just about the now but moving through life and into the future. Always a huge pleasure to be involved with Now, Next & Then.”
• Head Teacher •
“I learnt more from Emma in one feedback session than I ever did after years of working with other Occupational Therapists. I always recommend Emma to parents and when possible, I always request her support for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan. She is brilliant!”
• Primary School SENCO •
“I have worked with Kate for a number of years and in my experience, every family, young person and parent she has supported, feels understood and empowered by her.”
• Primary School SENCO •