Consultancy
We work directly with the child or young person to understand their perspective on challenges and what might help, ensuring their voice is central to the process.
How it works
Our work with nurseries, schools and post-16 settings is informed by autistic perspectives and lived experience, and offers flexible ways of supporting children and young people across all phases and educational stages. Through collaborative discussions, observations, modelling communication and interaction style, as well as tailored support sessions, we help settings build a deeper understanding of each individual’s strengths, needs, and priorities for support. We provide practical advice, clear recommendations, and appropriate signposting, while supporting reasonable adjustments and meaningful adaptations to provision. This work can contribute to information for diagnostic assessments, inform EHC needs assessment requests, or strengthen SEN support as part of the graduated response. Our aim is to ensure every child and young person has equal access to learning in an environment where they feel safe, understood, and valued.
See it, Do it, Include it
A hands-on approach to supporting neuro-affirmative practice in the Early Years
We empower Early Years staff through practical modelling, supported practice, and expert coaching. This hands-on, three-week support model is designed to help nursery practitioners build confidence and embed inclusive strategies for children with social communication and interaction needs. An Early Years adviser works alongside staff to observe practice, agree outcomes, and offer clear recommendations, before modelling targeted sessions or strategies such as Attention Autism, structured play, communication support, behaviour support, and regulation approaches. A final visit focuses on reflection, coaching, and adapting strategies so they are fully embedded into everyday practice. This approach builds confidence through live demonstration, supports real-time reflection and skill development, and ensures strategies are not just introduced, but owned, adapted, and sustained within the setting.
Hub Support
Building capacity and confidence in supporting high needs in mainstream settings
We offer flexible, in-school support to help staff confidently meet the needs of children with complex social communication and interaction differences. Over six weeks, our advisers model strategies, coach staff, and embed approaches that build children’s independence and staff skills—focusing on communication, interaction, regulation, and structured play. This practical, capacity-building support stays in your school and complements your existing practice. Click below for more information:
Hub Support
Independent advice, support and assessment
We provide independent advice, support, and assessment for children with neurodivergent profiles in mainstream settings. Our approach is informed by lived experience and evidence-based practice, helping schools understand each child’s strengths, needs, and how best to support them. We offer practical recommendations, guidance on reasonable adjustments, and input that can inform SEN provision, EHC assessment requests, or diagnostic pathways—ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive in an environment where they feel understood, valued, and included.
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What our clients say
On all day drama workshop
“It’s hard to convey all that was great about the day but I think seeing these particular groups of children so relaxed and having fun while learning about something so important was just wonderful. Drama is such a supportive means of teaching children about emotions. We are incredibly proud of the pupils who attended today and their contributions in X’s sessions. X, it is such a pleasure to have you in school.”
CPD on Creating a Neuro-friendly classroom
“Honestly this was one of the best training courses I’ve been on in a long time.”
Have An Enquiry? We’d Love to Hear from You.
No matter what your question or concern may be, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Whether you’re seeking information about our services, need support, or simply want to learn more about us, we’re here to help.
Service Level Agreements
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