Finding a school for your child’s needs

Our Special Educational Needs (SEN) consultants are on hand to help your child find a school that meets their educational requirements.

We know that the challenge of finding the perfect school with superb SEN support can be daunting. Our priority is to match children with schools that are the best fit, providing them with an environment where they can be supported and inspired.

Hema Desai - Ivy Education
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Hema

Secondary Learning Assessor & SEN Advisor

"Hema supports students’ language skills, both orally and in writing, and can provide diagnostic assessments for students experiencing difficulties with literacy. She is also able to recommend suitable resources and techniques for students to employ to overcome these challenges."

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Identifying the right school

A holistic approach

We take a holistic approach, working from an initial assessment to preparing a shortlist of schools, right through to assisting with any entrance process.

We are experienced in all of the most common learning disorders - including those which affect motor skills, such as Dyspraxia, or literacy and numeracy skills, such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia or Dysgraphia, along with behavioural conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Understanding each child

An initial assessment is vital for gaining a detailed perspective on your child’s specific needs.

Our advice on schools will refer to and reflect this assessment - analysed in detail by our consultants - and mean that our recommendations are tailored for your child’s unique personality and learning style.

We can also offer clarity on whether your child has a specific learning difficulty (SpLD), which can both inform school selection and potentially allow them extra time in exams as they progress.

Preparing for school entrance

Beyond the initial assessment

Beyond the initial assessment, our consultants and tutors can work with your child to ensure they are prepared for the school entrance process, tailoring their support to meet your child’s needs. As well as helping your child get ready for any entrance exams, we can help with interview preparations and build their overall confidence, whatever their point of entry.

Meet our consultants

Ivy Education will match you with one of our SEN consultants to support you and your child:

Hema

Secondary Learning Assessor & SEN Advisor

Hema supports students’ language skills, both orally and in writing, and can provide diagnostic assessments for students experiencing difficulties with literacy. She is also able to recommend suitable resources and techniques for students to employ t...

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Helene

SEN Advisor

By measuring pupils’ academic attainment in key areas, Helene creates bespoke learning programmes for individual students and recommends suitable resources for teaching and learning.

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Juliet

Primary Learning Assessor & SEN Advisor

By measuring pupils’ academic attainment in key areas, Juliet creates bespoke learning support plans for individual students and recommends suitable resources for teaching and learning.

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Sophie

SEN Schools Consultant

On meeting with our clients and listening to their individual needs, Sophie draws on her experience to give parents advice and guidance on school selection throughout the UK. Her aim is to empower parents to make the right choices for their child, by...

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