Affordable and accessible occupational therapy to help children find joy and confidence in their development.

The Joyful Journey Membership
£12.99
Every month

Get anytime access to our growing collection of videos and exclusive content. New items added every week


✓ Weekly videos
✓ Children’s movement and meditation
✓ Monthly live Q&A with Rachael - Qualified OT
✓ Access to the full archives
✓ Community Facebook forum

We know you are short on time and under lots of pressure so will try to keep our videos short (10-15 minutes max) but informative.

What’s Included

  • On the monthly topic with ideas, strategies and information for you to try at home and school. These are aimed at the caring adult.

  • A new video each month for you to enjoy with your child.

  • A Qualified Specialist Children’s Occupational Therapist.

  • Learn from all the resources and videos from previous monthly topics

  • For parents and teachers to connect with one another, share experiences and learn from one another.

  • We know you are short on time and under lots of pressure so will try to keep our videos short (10-15 minutes max) but informative.

  • On the monthly topic with ideas, strategies and information for you to try at home and school. These are aimed at the caring adult.

  • A new video each month for you to enjoy with your child.

  • A Qualified Specialist Children’s Occupational Therapist.

  • Learn from all the resources and videos from previous monthly topics

  • For parents and teachers to connect with one another, share experiences and learn from one another.

  • We know you are short on time and under lots of pressure so will try to keep our videos short (10-15 minutes max) but informative.

THE BENEFITS OF OUR MEMBERSHIP

  • Affordable and accessible occupational therapy activities and strategies.

  • Universal strategies to support children across the year groups at school.

  • Upskill your members of staff at school.

  • Short and impactful videos to save you time.

  • Practical ideas that are easy to incorporate into daily life.

  • Clear content that shows you what to do and how to do it.

  • We explain the ‘why’ behind our ideas and advice.

  • No big expensive equipment needed.

  • Occupational Therapy in the comfort of your home.

  • Supportive for children with and without a diagnosis.

Founded by Rachael Horner


SPECIALIST PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Rachael has over 10 years experience from working within the NHS, SEN and mainstream schools to working with private individuals and as an expert witness for tribunals. She specialises working with children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyspraxia/ Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), developmental delay and more.

Frequently asked questions

  • It’s quick and easy to subscribe to Joyful Journey. Just click on the ‘Subscribe’ button at the top right of the website to fill in a few details including your name, email address and payment details. All your details will be stored and managed according to GDPR.

  • Yes, we don’t tie you into any contracts. You can pay as you go, from month to month.

  • We want you to be happy with what you are subscribing to, so we offer a two week free trial so you can get a taster for the membership. You can also sign up to our free monthly newsletter, which will give you an insight into the blog, topics and areas we will be supporting you with. Don’t forget our free eBook which has lots of helpful tips on how to spot whether your child needs OT!

  • Absolutely! We would like to support you wherever you live or work, no matter where you are in the world.

  • Joyful Journey specialises in advice for pre-school and primary school aged children.

  • We appreciate the additional cost of living and demands on parents and schools, so all our advice and activities are designed to avoid high costs or expenses as much as possible.

  • Click the login button at the top of the site and click ‘Forgot Password’ below the sign in button on the pop up. This will help you reset your password via email.

  • Memberships are restricted per household and per school.

  • You can cancel your subscription by logging into your account with your username and password > select Account Settings > Cancel Subscription.

  • We are unable to provide you with a refund. However, you may cancel your subscription at any time. We are sure you will be happy with the service. However, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your membership, please contact us at hello@joyfuljourney.co.uk so we can help.

  • All information and data is stored and managed according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). See our Privacy Policy for further details.

  • You will be billed once a month on the same date you signed up. Your payment will appear on your bank statement as JOYFULJOURNEY. Your subscription will automatically renew each month unless you cancel.

  • It’s quick and easy to subscribe to Joyful Journey. Just click on the ‘Subscribe’ button at the top right of the website to fill in a few details including your name, email address and payment details. All your details will be stored and managed according to GDPR.

  • Yes, we don’t tie you into any contracts. You can pay as you go, from month to month.

  • We want you to be happy with what you are subscribing to, so we offer a two week free trial so you can get a taster for the membership. You can also sign up to our free monthly newsletter, which will give you an insight into the blog, topics and areas we will be supporting you with. Don’t forget our free eBook which has lots of helpful tips on how to spot whether your child needs OT!

  • Absolutely! We would like to support you wherever you live or work, no matter where you are in the world.

  • Joyful Journey specialises in advice for pre-school and primary school aged children.

  • We appreciate the additional cost of living and demands on parents and schools, so all our advice and activities are designed to avoid high costs or expenses as much as possible.

  • Click the login button at the top of the site and click ‘Forgot Password’ below the sign in button on the pop up. This will help you reset your password via email.

  • Memberships are restricted per household and per school.

  • You can cancel your subscription by logging into your account with your username and password > select Account Settings > Cancel Subscription.

  • We are unable to provide you with a refund. However, you may cancel your subscription at any time. We are sure you will be happy with the service. However, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your membership, please contact us at hello@joyfuljourney.co.uk so we can help.

  • All information and data is stored and managed according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). See our Privacy Policy for further details.

  • You will be billed once a month on the same date you signed up. Your payment will appear on your bank statement as JOYFULJOURNEY. Your subscription will automatically renew each month unless you cancel.

We have lots of topics to discuss with you that we hope you will find helpful.

Some of the topics and ideas we look forward to sharing with you include:


  • Prewriting skills

  • Handwriting

  • Fine motor skills

  • Core stability

  • Balance

  • Hand-eye coordination

  • Toileting

  • Feeding

  • Dressing Skills

  • Attention and focus

  • Sensory Processing

  • Sleep

  • Play

  • Yoga for children

  • Meditation and relaxation


If you have any particular ideas you would like information on, we would love to hear them.
You can contact us at hello@joyfuljourney.co.uk