Local Authorities

When a child is unable to access a formal school setting—due to medical needs, severe anxiety, or a breakdown in their current placement— A Different Approach provides a robust, Section 19-compliant alternative. We bridge the gap with high-quality 1-to-1 or group tutoring, integrated if needed, with evidence-based therapeutic interventions. By addressing the "whole child," we increase the likelihood of successful reintegration into mainstream or specialist settings, reducing long-term placement costs. We design packages to be strictly part-time (under 18 hours) to ensure compliance with unregistered provision guidelines, or we work as part of a multi-agency split-timetable. We specialize in delivering bespoke packages for children and young people with or without EHCPs who require a different approach to learning. 

 Explore our full Local Authority Commissioning Framework for detailed service specifications or contact us for more information.

 In an era of rising EHCP numbers and complex SEMH needs, ADA  acts as a specialist extension of your school’s inclusion team. We believe that a child who is dysregulated, anxious, or traumatised cannot learn effectively. By integrating evidence-based therapeutic tools directly into our tutoring sessions, we create a safe space where students can heal while they achieve.

EBSA Specialist Support: 

We work in the home or community to rebuild the "learning habit" and facilitate a phased, sustainable return to the school site.

Preventative "Circuit Breakers":

 Intensive 1-to-1 placements for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion. 

SEMH & SEND Provision: 

Bespoke academic support for pupils with EHCPs whose needs require a low-arousal, highly flexible approach that mainstream environments cannot always provide. 

 Explore our Full Portfolio of Specialist School Support for more detailed information on our reintegration and intervention strategies or contact us for more information.

We understand that for many children, the traditional approach to learning isn't working. Whether your child is home-educated, struggling with school refusal, or waiting for a specialist placement, we provide a safe, therapeutic bridge to progress .

Support for School Refusal: If your child is unable to attend school due to anxiety or sensory overwhelm, we provide home-based or community-based tutoring that prioritises their emotional well-being while keeping their education on track.

Private Tutoring with a Difference: If required, we combine academic learning with therapeutic tools to build confidence and remove the "fear of failure" often associated with formal education. 

 Explore our Detailed Guide for Parents and Carers to learn more about our 1-to-1 tutoring and therapeutic pathways for your child or contact us for more information.

At  A Different Approach (ADA) Ltd, we believe that support for neurodiversity and emotional well-being shouldn’t end at the classroom door. We provide a calm, non-clinical space for adults to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and rediscover their confidence. Meeting at home, in a community space or online, we work with young adults navigating the beginnings of independent living, those juggling stressful jobs alongside a busy family or private care homes and assisted living facilities to enhance the mental well-being and social engagement of residents through specialized interventions. Our services are mapped against the Care Act 2014 and CQC Fundamental Standards, focusing on person-centred outcomes.  

 Explore our Full Range of Adult Therapeutic Services for more detailed information on how we support wellbeing and cognitive engagement in care settings or contact us for more information.