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We’ve developed a range of resources to help occupational therapists deliver best practice for children, young people and families.

Whilst these were written for occupational therapists – commissioners, managers of children’s OT services and others may also find them useful.

Our resource centre will continually evolve. We’ll add new resources to support your ongoing professional development. 

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Occupational therapy for children and young people
Helping children and young people take part in the everyday activities that matter to them
Why children and young people are a priority for RCOT
Helping children and young people realise their potential
Our ambitions for children’s occupational therapy
What’s needed to ensure every child and young person can access occupational therapy when they need it
Making great occupational therapy referrals
Quality referrals are key to accessing the right help at the right time
Occupational therapy in schools
Why every school should have access to occupational therapy expertise
Occupational therapy and neonatal care
Supporting vulnerable infants and their families
Occupational therapy and children's mental health
Occupational therapists are uniquely placed to help children and young people with mental health difficulties.
Sensory approaches
A collection of resources about sensory approaches and occupational therapy
Occupational therapy service design
Delivering high quality occupational therapy services for children, young people and families
Practice guidance for children's occupational therapy
We’ve worked with members to produce resources to support your practice

All Children, young people & families resources

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Restrictive equipment for children and young people guidance
By: RCOT 02 December, 2025
Information & skills Members only
Roots of recovery: Occupational therapy at the heart of health equity - Children, young people, families
By: RCOT 21 March, 2025
Information & skills
Occupational therapy with young people in care
By: RCOT 14 March, 2025