Starjumpz

16/02/2026

🌟 Meet Shelly-Jo, Practice Coordinator 🌟

We’re pleased to have Shelly-Jo join the Starjumpz team 💜

Shelly-Jo brings warmth, understanding, and a genuine passion for creating supportive experiences for children and families we work with.

Welcome, Shelly-Jo - we’re so glad you’re here ✨

02/02/2026

🌟 Meet Dr Katalin Schneider 🌟

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Katalin Schneider, Consultant Paediatrician, to our Starjumpz diagnostic team 💜

With over 15 years’ experience supporting children, young people and their families, Katalin brings a calm, compassionate and deeply thoughtful approach to neurodevelopmental assessment.

She has particular expertise in ADHD and autism and is known for holding both the clinical and emotional parts of a child’s story, helping families feel understood, supported and empowered every step of the way.

Katalin works collaboratively with children, families and professionals to deliver high quality, child centred and neuro affirming diagnostic care, grounded in evidence and genuine care.

✨ Bookings with Dr Katalin Schneider are now available ✨

If you’d like to arrange an assessment or find out more, please get in touch with our team.

📧 info@starjumpz.com
📞 0330 058 0772
🌐 www.starjumpz.co.uk

07/01/2026

Empowering educators! We loved working with Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst to explore practical strategies for supporting every child. Together, we make inclusion a reality.

Investing in Neurodiversity

Today our entire staff team came together to take part in specialist SEN training, making full use of our inset day to deepen our understanding and strengthen our practice.

We were delighted to be joined by Starjumpz, who delivered an inspiring and highly informative session “Understanding Neurodiversity in Early Years & Primary.” We are proud to continue working closely with Starjumpz, whose expertise brings invaluable knowledge and practical skills to all staff.

The training covered:
Sensory Processing & Regulation Foundations
Practical Regulation Strategies (Autism, PDA & ADHD)
Tools, Interventions & Real-Life Case Studies
Implementation and Planning

It is so important that we come together as a whole school community to hear from professionals in this field, reflect on our own practice, and continually improve how we support our children.

☕️ Neurodiversity Coffee Morning ☕️
We are continuing our parent support group for all Sacred Heart parents who have a child with a diagnosis or feel they may be at the beginning of their journey and want to understand possible signs or symptoms.

This is a safe, supportive space to meet, share experiences, learn from one another, and feel less alone.

Next session: Friday 30th January
8:45 – 9:45am

If you’re a parent of a child who finds transitions challenging or struggles to emotionally regulate their feelings, we would love you to come along.

Please let the office know if you would like to attend.

Together, we learn. Together, we support. 💙

31/12/2025

🎆 Counting down to 2026! 🎆

As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re celebrating the families we’ve supported and the amazing colleagues and partner teams who stand beside us.

Here’s to new beginnings, fresh goals and a bright year ahead.
See you in 2026! ✨🥂

24/12/2025

’Tis the season for joy, kindness and community! 🎄💫

Wishing everyone a bright and peaceful Christmas season. ✨

22/12/2025

Some members of our lovely therapy team enjoying their Christmas lunch (and Olivia’s birthday). We wish everyone a relaxing time over the break and that your family enjoys it the best way for them.

Why not try some of these games? 🤩🎄

(Therapy team members missing: Hollie, Jacqui, Clare, Amie, Fiona and Jenny)

16/12/2025

We’ll be open until 12:30 on 24th December, then taking a festive pause and reopening on 2nd January 2026!

Thank you to every family we’ve supported this year and to our amazing colleagues and partner teams, who make our work possible. ❤️

Wishing you joy, rest and a magical Christmas season. 🎅🎄

20/11/2025

👋 Meet Jenny!
We’re excited to welcome Jenny to our Speech and Language Therapy team in Brighton! 🌟

Jenny brings experience across hospital and community settings, supporting both adults and children with diverse communication needs — from neurodivergence and bilingualism to AAC and dysphagia.

Her passion? “Helping individuals gain confidence and independence with their communication — and I can’t wait to share this journey with you.” 💬

📍 Speech and Language Therapy sessions now available in Brighton!
Reach out today to find out how we can support you and your child.

0330 058 0772 • info@starjumpz.com

17/11/2025

🌟 Meet the Team! 🌟

We’re very pleased to welcome Liv Hodges to our Occupational Therapy Team. 👋

Liv says “My approach is rooted in child-led therapy, sensory integration and working closely with families and schools to ensure support is consistent and practical. I am passionate about neuro-affirming care, emotional wellbeing, and creating safe spaces where children can thrive.”

We are excited to have her expertise and warmth supporting our clients. 💚

Join us in giving her a big welcome! 😊

14/11/2025

🌟 Meet Fiona! 🌟
We’re thrilled to welcome Fiona to our Speech and Language Therapy team in Crowborough! 👋

Fiona is a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist, qualified since 2004 and registered with RCSLT and HCPC. With a passion for paediatrics, she has spent nearly two decades helping children with complex communication needs.

Her philosophy? “Communication is a fundamental human right — everyone deserves a voice.” 💬

📍 Speech and Language Therapy sessions now available in Crowborough!
Reach out today to find out how we can support you and your child.

0330 058 0772 • info@starjumpz.com

13/11/2025

✨Slime Time in Therapy! 🖐💚

Slime isn’t just fun, it’s functional! 🧠 In paediatric occupational therapy, we use slime to support:
💪 Hand strength and fine motor skills (all that pulling, squishing, and stretching!)
✋ Tactile exploration — perfect for children who love (or avoid) different textures.
😌 Self-regulation — squishing slime can be calming and help with focus.
🎨 Creativity & play — children engage, explore, and learn through sensory fun!

👩‍⚕️ Our OT’s love using simple, engaging activities like slime to make therapy feel like play, because when children are having fun, they’re growing their skills too! 🌈

👇 Try it at home! Here’s our favourite slime recipe:
Mix 1/2 cup (120ml) of white glue with 1-2 cups of shaving foam, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and (1–2) tablespoons of contact lens solution (must contain borax). Slowly add the contact lens solution while stirring until the mixture forms a single blob, then knead with your hands to finish.

Would you try this in your therapy room or at home? Let us know below! 💬👇

12/11/2025

Dr Georgie Siggers - Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician presenting today at ‘The Future Of Special Educational Needs And Disabilities: Education Outside The Box’ with Irwin Mitchell

We are so pleased that Dr Siggers was invited to present at their second Education Law conference.