Why EduTherapy?

Our EduTherapy service evolved from our extensive experience working with children and young people who, for various reasons, are not attending mainstream education. Many of these individuals have unique needs that present challenges when engaging with traditional learning or therapeutic methods. Through our collaborative efforts with these young people and their families, we recognised the necessity for an alternative approach tailored to their specific requirements. 

Key Elements of our model:

• Parent/ carer support

• Emotional health and well-being

• Confidence to support their child

• Improved relationships with professional agencies

• Family-centred approach: Empowering parents and carers through advice, support, and recognition of their crucial role in their child's development. 

• Tailored learning environment: Inclusive, low-arousal settings with personalised programmes and measurable outcomes. 

• Holistic support: Consistent, empathetic approach fostering self-confidence and self-esteem. 

• Future-focused: Unique opportunities enabling children and young people to reach their potential and successfully transition to further education. 

Our Philosophy

We prioritise placing the family at the heart of our work and strive to foster effective communication between our professionals and the parents/carers of the young individuals we support. This commitment serves as the foundation for building connections—whether to other schools, colleges, or alternative providers. We recognise that the relationships we cultivate with parents and carers enhance their confidence and trust in others who play a vital role in their children's lives. 

Our Approach

Our programme is delivered through the provision of a nurturing, family-centred learning environment where aspirational, individual pathways can be created, in partnership with children, parents and other key professionals.  

 

Our approach involves structured, consistent, and regular planning, delivered by the same members of staff to ensure continuity and progression from previous sessions. This planning is both creative and tailored to the client’s individual preferences, taking into account their likes and dislikes. 

 

Our approach aims to improve and encourage learning by: 

• Emotional health and wellbeing 

• Social and communication skills 

• Self-confidence 

• Physical engagement through outdoor activities 

• Learning engagement 

• Interest-driven, topic-based learning 

• Multi-sensory adaptations 

• Practical, hands-on experiences (e.g., arts, science, cooking) 

• Short-focus tasks and small group work 

• Activities promoting physical literacy and emotional well-being

Ways to access our support

In 2021, Midlands Psychology became an approved provider of Alternative Education. 

Our EduTherapy programme began accepting referrals in the summer of 2022, offering a vital complementary provision for children and young people in need. In addition to our alternative provision, we also offer service level agreements to ensure tailored support and collaboration with local authorities and educational institutions. 

Ways to access our support