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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity and SEND

There is no one way to learn. We have particular experience of teaching neurodivergent students and young people with a range of additional needs, and we start by getting to know the individual: how they process information, what helps them engage and where the barriers to learning are.

the individual

Starting with the person, not the label

Rather than starting with a label, we get to know the individual: how they process information, what helps them engage and where the barriers to learning may be. Then we teach in the way that works for them, and keep adjusting.

Being neurodivergent or having additional needs says nothing about a student’s academic potential. Some of the most interesting, creative and high-achieving students happen to be neurodivergent.

Grace

Why it matters to us

A late diagnosis of ADHD gave our founder, Grace Agate-Bacon, an even deeper appreciation of neurodiversity and of the many ways children think, learn and experience education. She cares about recognising individuality, removing unnecessary barriers to learning and helping each student discover what they are capable of.

reports

Using what you already know

School reports, EHCPs and Educational Psychologist reports can all give useful information, and we read them alongside what we learn from teaching your child. We never let a score or a label define them.

the aim

Finding the way in

Our aim is always to find the approach that lets the individual student flourish. Karen Burnham, who leads our tutor training, has a gift for finding a way into learning when more conventional approaches haven’t quite worked.

A child's finger drawing a letter in a tray of coloured salt
Letter formation in a salt tray, a multisensory way in.
A child's hand holding a pencil fitted with a red pencil grip
Small changes, like a pencil grip, can remove a barrier.
A child tracing numbers from 4 to 20 on a number formation sheet
Number formation, practised at the child’s pace.

Questions parents ask

Do you teach children with ADHD, autism or dyslexia?

We have particular experience of teaching neurodivergent students and young people with a range of additional needs. Rather than starting with a label, we get to know how your child learns. Tell us about them when you get in touch and we will be honest about whether we are the right fit.

Does my child need a diagnosis or an EHCP?

No. If you have reports or an EHCP they are useful, but many of the students we teach have neither. We start from what we see when we teach them.

see also

Other tuition

  1. PrimaryStrong foundations, and how children feel about learning.
  2. 11+ and entrance examsPurposeful preparation without unnecessary pressure.
  3. Secondary, GCSE and A-levelMaking what students already know count in the exam.
  4. Home educationAcademic expertise alongside your family’s own approach.
  5. High achieversRoom to go further, with precision and depth.

next step

Talk to us about your child

Tell us a little about your child and what would help. We will talk it through with you and, if tuition is right, find the tutor who suits them.

Make an enquiry or call Grace on 07716 131813 (East Sussex) or Samantha on 07886 812675 (Essex)