SENse learning support
We provide unique and innovative learning packages to children and young people with additional needs. We can deliver high-quality education to those who are out of school or struggling to attend. It’s our mission to ensure no child is left behind.
Our bespoke support starts from the minute a young person is referred to SENse Learning. We spend time matching the right team to each student based on their skills, experience and interests, ensuring a personalised approach that makes SENse.
What makes us unique?
Flexibility
We know that each young person and every family is different. By offering plenty of flexibility – with the ability to select morning or afternoon sessions – it’s easy to personalise a timetable, adapting it to fit a particular family’s rhythm.
Specialist teaching
We work with a team of professionals who have many years of training and experience. Our case leads, specialist teachers and education mentors are experts in delivering creative, child-centred learning plans with a functional focus.
The complete picture
We’re holistic in all that we do. That means focussing on social and emotional needs as well as academic progress. Together with families (and other professionals) we create short and long-term goals that look at the complete picture. This includes planning for successful onward transitions.
A wide range of experiences
Working in homes removes many barriers to attendance and engagement that students experience in more formal education settings. We complement this with experiences and learning opportunities in the local community. In some locations we have clubs, such as forest or animal clubs, where our students gain hands-on and socialisation skills at a pace they can manage.
Pastoral care
We believe in supporting families as a whole. By working alongside specialist professionals, local parent-carer forums and national organisations, our Early Help offer is set up to get a robust support network in place. We continually review what’s needed, creating a timetable of webinars and resources for each term.
Progress with pathways
We’ve created our own unique pathways framework. Each student is assigned a pathway tailored to their age, stage and aspirations. It creates a collaborative process which gives clarity and direction to each educational journey and helps us monitor and keep returning to the right path.
Celebrating all kinds of success
We find the right challenge for each student and we celebrate success, in all its diversity! Aside from Functional Skills qualifications we offer certification through ASDAN programmes and Arts Awards
94%
of our students pass their Functional Skills assessments
85%
Reintegration pathway students transition to school or college
69%
of students in vocational and independence pathway go on to work, apprenticeships or college
From strength to strength
This case study tells the story of a young man with serious mental health needs, who was struggling with emotional regulation and engagement. With the right support from SENse Learning his mental wellbeing improved and he was able to gain a place at music college. He’s now on the path to becoming a DJ with an exciting future ahead.
