Why EduTherapy?
Our EduTherapy service evolved from our extensive experience working with children and young people who, for various reasons, are not attending 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.
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.
Ways to access our support
In 2021, Midlands Psychology became an approved provider of Alternative and Complementary 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.
Key elements of our sessions:
Our sessional approach involves structured planning based on psychological formulation. These sessions are delivered by the same members of staff to ensure progression. This planning is both creative and tailored to the client’s individual preferences.
As part of our multi-disciplinary team we specialise in:
- Supporting emotional regulation
- Completing psychological assessments to support EHCP applications
- Aiding transition into new settings
- Improving mental health and wellbeing
- Reintegrating children into familiar settings
- Understanding your diagnosis
- Assistance and advice on feeding disorders
- Improving sleep hygiene
- Developing social and communication skills
- Building self-confidence
- Increasing engagement in learning
- Working with parents and carers to support their child's needs
- Working together with external agencies such as schools, social care, YOT, family support, Family Hubs and many more
- Signposting to internal services (eg our autism service)
- Signposting to external agencies
These sessions can be facilitated through:
- Interest-driven, topic-based learning
- Multi-sensory adaptations
- Gradual exposure to community settings
- Practical, hands-on experiences (e.g., arts, science, cooking)
- Short-focus tasks and small group work
- Activities promoting physical literacy and emotional well-being
Additionally we offer....
- A Family-centred approach: Empowering parents and carers through advice, support, and recognition of their crucial role in their child's development
- Holistic support: Consistent, empathetic approach fostering self-confidence and self-esteem
- Unique opportunities enabling children and young people to reach their full potential
"Thanks again for all your support this term, you've been such an asset to the school and the support and guidance you have given the pupils is very much appreciated"