360 Kids for Educators

Early Childhood Intervention for Children with Developmental Delay and Disability at Childcare, Kindergarten or in School settings.

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National 360 service all of Australia, either face to face, via outreach, via telehealth or in one of our clinics nationwide.

360 Kids Therapy in Schools and ELCs

Do you have developmental concerns for a child within your care?

As a Childhood Educator, you are one of the best placed to understand what assistance a child in your care may need or identify areas of concern.

National 360 is a community based allied health organisation with therapy teams situated across Australia. Our therapists are highly skilled working with children with developmental delay and disability within schools and other community settings.

Coordinating the external providers who attend your site to do 1:1 sessions with students can be disruptive and an administrative challenge. Instead, through our Therapy in Schools program, schools can engage National 360 directly to attend your site and provide supports to individuals or groups of students in the classroom, based on what will be most effective for you.

Our Therapy in Schools and ELCs program brings allied health experts directly into educational settings to support:

Students – helping them reach their full potential
Educators and Staff – providing guidance and strategies to support learning and wellbeing
Parents and Caregivers – offering advice and resources to reinforce progress at home.

Programs Available:

Half or Full Day
Bespoke Programs
Term Based Programs (weekly sessions x 10)
Professional Development for teachers

Services Available:

Early Childhood Services, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Positive Behaviour Support & Physiotherapy.

Interested to learn more?

Book a 30-minute consultation (via Phone or Teams) today. In this meeting, we would like to learn about your school and what services may be required.

We can work with you to design a program that suits your need and budget. We are currently taking bookings.

Types of Therapy provided:

Language and communication
Fine and gross motor skills
Self-regulation
Language and communication
Sensory processing
Independence at school (including toileting, eating, play)
Executive functioning such as planning and organisation
Mental health and wellbeing
Assistive technology and environmental modification

What can you do as an Educator to assist a child in your care?

You can discuss pathways to access support with the child’s parents or caregivers. You may offer information on the NDIS and the Early Intervention Approach.

What is considered best practice in Early Childhood Intervention?

The 8 key best practices in Early Childhood Intervention are:

Family-Centred and Strengths-Based Practice
Culturally Responsive Practice
Inclusive and Participatory Practice
Engaging the Child in Natural Environments
Collaborative Teamwork Practice
Capacity-Building Practice
Evidence Base, Standards, Accountability and Practice
Outcome Based Approach

Our 360 Kids program is structured to align with best practice in Early Childhood Intervention to ensure that the highest standard of therapy and support is delivered.

Delivery of services

Pathways to Access Early Intervention

Educators can initiate conversations with a child’s caregivers regarding developmental concerns. They can provide information and materials to assist caregivers in accessing Early Intervention Partners (EIP) or a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) who will support the Early Intervention Funding process.

Find more information here on our 360 Kids for parents & families page.

If you’d like more information please contact us at 360kids@national360.com.au.

360 Kids offers therapy in a range of settings, including childcare, kindergarten, home, and school.

Clinic-based sessions are also available for those who prefer them.

Flexible & Scalable Partnerships

Whether your school or ELC needs occasional support or a structured referral partnership, National 360 can create a flexible service agreement tailored to your needs. We offer:

Half or Full Day Programs
Bespoke Programs designed to meet your specific goals
Term-Based Programs (weekly sessions × 10)
Professional Development for teachers

Partner With Us
If your school or ELC is looking to expand allied health capacity, support students beyond discharge, or establish a school-based therapy referral pathway, we’d love to collaborate.

Ready to go? Refer now!

360 Kids can assist with the following developmental concerns

Physical Development Concerns:

Gross Motor Skills: You might be concerned if a child in your care is not reaching age-appropriate milestones like rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and walking, or if they require mobility aids when other children their age do not.
Fine Motor Skills: Concerns may arise if a child in your care struggles with tasks involving hand and finger dexterity, such as grasping objects, using utensils, drawing, or writing.

Cognitive Development Concerns:

Learning: You may worry if a child in your care appears to have difficulty acquiring new knowledge and skills, whether in school or during daily activities.
Memory: Concerns may arise if a child in your care has trouble remembering and recalling information or instructions, affecting their ability to perform tasks.
Problem-Solving: Worries may develop if a child in your care struggles with problem-solving, decision-making, or finding solutions to everyday challenges.
Play Skills: You might be concerned if a child in your care has difficulty engaging in pretend play, using toys appropriately, or participating in imaginative play.

Communication Development Concerns:

Language Comprehension: You may have concerns if a child in your care has trouble understanding spoken language or following instructions that are appropriate for their age.
Expressive Language: Concerns may arise if a child in your care struggles to express their needs, thoughts, and feelings using words, gestures, or communication aids.
Social Communication: Worries may develop if a child in your care has difficulty with social interactions, including maintaining eye contact, taking turns in conversations, or engaging appropriately with others.

Social/Emotional Development Concerns:

Social Skills: You might be concerned if a child in your care’s interactions with peers, family members, or others appear to be significantly different from what is expected for their age.
Emotional Regulation: Worries may arise if a child in your care has difficulty managing and expressing their emotions appropriately, which can impact their relationships and well-being.
Empathy: You may have concerns if a child in your care struggles to understand and respond to the feelings and needs of others, affecting their ability to connect with people.
Social Engagement: Concerns may develop if a child in your care seems disinterested in or has difficulty initiating social interactions with others.

Self-Care Skills Concerns:

Feeding: You might be concerned if a child in your care cannot feed themselves independently, including using utensils or drinking from a cup at an age-appropriate level.
Dressing: Worries may arise if a child in your care has difficulty dressing and undressing themselves, including putting on and fastening clothes and shoes.
Toileting: Concerns may develop if a child in your care cannot use the toilet independently, including recognising the need to go and managing personal hygiene.