ADA for Parents and Carers

  Empowering Your Choice with Specialist Expertise

Choosing to home-educate is a significant commitment. At A Different Approach Ltd, we respect the autonomy of EHE families and provide a "school-free" approach to learning. Whether you follow a structured curriculum or an interest-led "unschooling" philosophy, we offer the specialist support you need to ensure your child thrives.

1. Creative & Flexible Academic Support
We offer 1-to-1 help that respects your child’s passions while keeping future options open:

Bespoke Subject Tutoring: Focused support in Primary English and Maths, and Key Stage 3 Science. We specialise in helping students master GCSE Biology and Functional Skills through a gentle, step-by-step approach tailored to their individual needs. 

Project-Based Learning: Assisting with long-term "deep dives" into your child’s specific interests.

Evidence Portfolios: Helping you compile professional work samples and progress reports for Local Authority "informal enquiries."

2. Healing & Social Connection
Many families choose EHE following school-based trauma. We provide a gentle bridge back to confidence:

Confidence Rebuilding: Using The STILL Method® to address anxiety-based school refusal.

Social "Brick Club": Small-group Lego® Therapy to help home-educated children meet peers in a safe, structured setting.

Emotional Processing: Drawing and Talking sessions to support the transition from mainstream school to home learning.

3. Navigating the Legal Landscape
With new mandatory registers and the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, we help you stay compliant:

Regulatory Guidance: Advice on managing LA home visits and navigating the 2025/26 legal changes.

EHCPs at Home: Specialist support to navigate the Annual Review process while educating at home.

Exam Logistics: Helping you find local centres and register for exams as a private candidate.

Professional Peace of Mind

Verified Safeguarding: Lead practitioner holds an Enhanced DBS (Update Service).

Flexible Delivery: Sessions delivered in your home, the community, or via our secure online classroom.

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At A Different Approach Ltd, we understand that traditional "talk therapy" isn't always the right fit for every child. We provide a suite of evidence-based, neuro-inclusive interventions designed to bypass the pressure of "explaining" and move straight into healing and skill-building. Whether your child is struggling with school-based anxiety, social communication, or the weight of a difficult life change, our certified practitioner provides a safe, expert bridge to progress.

1. The STILL Method®: Rapid Anxiety Management

Best for: Children and teens facing school avoidance (EBSA), panic attacks, social anxiety, or exam stress.

The Approach: A proactive, step-by-step coaching toolkit. We move from "taming the physical storm" of anxiety to building a "pocket toolkit" of techniques your child can use in the classroom or during exams.

Mode of Delivery: Our primary model is face-to-face, small group (2 to 6) or 1 to 1 intervention. However, we offer the flexibility of  secure online sessions to support pupils with medical needs or school-based anxiety. 

2. Drawing and Talking: Gentle Emotional Processing

Best for: Children struggling to verbalise "big feelings" related to bereavement, family transitions, or trauma.

The Approach: A gentle, 12-week "right-brain" processing tool. By drawing alongside a trusted practitioner, the child safely externalises their internal world on paper without the pressure to answer "why" questions.

Mode of Delivery: Our primary model is personalised 1-to-1, face-to-face intervention. However, we offer the flexibility of small-group workshops or secure online sessions to support pupils with medical needs or school-based anxiety.

3. LEGO® Based Therapy: Social Communication (Brick Club)

Best for: Neurodivergent children (Autism/ADHD) or those who find "unstructured" social time and communication difficult.

The Approach: Turning a solo hobby into a collaborative team activity. Using specific roles children master the "unwritten rules" of turn-taking, instructions, conflict resolution whilst developing their communication and fine motor skills.

Mode of Delivery: Our primary model is face-to-face, small group (2 to 6) intervention. However, we offer the flexibility of personalised 1 to 1 sessions if required.

Professional Standards & Peace of Mind
Every intervention is led by a Qualified SENDCO/Teacher with an Enhanced DBS (Update Service) and specialist insurance. 

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 When a child is struggling with SEND, school exclusion, or mental health challenges, the impact is felt by the whole family. At ADA Ltd, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you manage your own wellbeing while gaining the practical tools to support your child at home.

How We Support You:

The STILL Method® for Parents: Anxiety management coaching specifically for adults. We give you a "toolkit", helping you manage "caring stress" and stay calm in a crisis.

Behaviour & De-escalation Strategies: 

Practical support for managing "meltdowns," school refusal (EBSA), or demand avoidance (PDA). We provide actionable techniques for children with or without a formal SEND diagnosis.

System Navigation & Advocacy: Feeling overwhelmed by EHCP paperwork or "Section 19" legalities? We offer 1-to-1 consultancy to help you understand your rights and find your voice in Local Authority meetings.

"Space to Talk" Therapy: Using Drawing and Talking for adults. A gentle 12-week intervention to help you process your own journey—whether that is a new diagnosis for your child or the daily pressure of being a carer.

Why Choose ADA?
We combine lived and professional experience to provide empathetic, "on-the-ground" solutions. By supporting your resilience, we improve the home environment, helping your child engage more effectively with their own learning and therapy.

Available in-person or via secure video link to suit your schedule.

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  At A Different Approach Ltd, we provide a high-level educational and therapeutic bridge for children who require a different approach to thrive. Led by a Qualified SENDCO and Teacher with over 25 years of experience, our bespoke private packages are designed to unlock potential by integrating academic progress with emotional stability.

Our Specialist Provision Includes:

Therapy-Integrated Learning: We don't just teach the subject; we address the "readiness to learn." 

Neuro-Inclusive Pedagogy: Specialist support tailored to the specific profiles of learners with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, or PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).

EBSA Re-engagement: A gentle, home-based "learning bridge" specifically designed for children experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance.

Statutory Advocacy: We focus on the "Whole Child," working alongside families to map progress against EHCP outcomes and contributing to Annual Reviews.

The ADA Professional Process:

Initial Consultation: A deep-dive to understand your child’s educational history and goals.

Specialist Assessment: Identifying academic gaps and emotional barriers to learning.

Holistic Roadmap: A tailored plan with clear wellbeing and academic targets.

 Flexible Delivery Models: We specialise in in-person, 1-to-1 support delivered within the pupil’s home or a suitable community-based setting. To ensure continuity of learning, we provide a hybrid model with secure online sessions to maintain momentum for pupils who are immunocompromised or experiencing school-based anxiety 

Professional Liaison: Real-time session feedback and collaborative school/LA communication.

Safety, Vetting & Compliance
As a registered Limited Company, we maintain the highest professional standards:

Leadership: Qualified SENDCO, QTS, and former Assistant Headteacher.

Vetting: Enhanced DBS (registered on the Update Service).

Security: Fully Insured and ICO Registered for data protection.

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  Request a Tailored Quote and Support Proposal for your child.