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Your Neurodivergent Child at a State School
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Your Home-Educated Neurodivergent Child
Free expert webinars — register your interest now
Sending your neurodivergent child to an independent school is a momentous step. On the one hand, independent schools are often better resourced in SEN provision than the state sector, which is currently in a dire crisis. Nonetheless, parents often worry whether their child’s unique needs will be met in an environment that might prioritise academic rigour over individual support.
When their child is a boarder, the worry can be compounded by a lack of direct insight into their child’s well-being.
This webinar, led by two uniquely positioned experts in both independent SEN provision and the Davis methods, offers invaluable insights and strategies to address these concerns and ensure your child not only “fits in”, but thrives.
Your Neurodivergent Child at an Independent School: Navigating the SEN Support
Find out how to provide your child with the tools they need and work with your independent school.
August 28th, 2024
19:30 - 21:00 BST
Webinar followed by Q & A session
In this webinar you will explore:
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Understanding SEN Support: Dive deep into what SEN support really looks like in elite independent schools. Learn how to navigate beyond initial impressions to the actual provisions, policies, and implementation.
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Evaluating Strengths & Challenges: Discover the strengths and potential challenges of SEN frameworks within private educational settings.
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Effective Communication Strategies: Master the art of liaising with SEN coordinators, support staff, and teaching faculty to optimise your child’s educational experience, ensuring they receive the tailored support they need.
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Fostering a Success Mindset: Cultivate a success-orientated mindset in your child. Learn how the newer insights into the true nature of learning differences can bolster their resilience and self-esteem.
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Maximising Potential: With the aid of the Davis approach, uncover effective strategies and tools that enhance your child’s learning and overall school experience, ensuring they harness their full potential.
Who Should Attend? This webinar is designed for parents and guardians of neurodivergent children who are attending or considering an independent school. Educators and support staff will also gain value from attending. It’s an essential resource if you are looking to advocate effectively and make informed decisions about your child’s education.
Reserve your place now and gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of SEN support in independent schools, ensuring the best possible educational outcome for your child.
Join us today for this complimentary webinar
Session Presenters
Richard Whitehead, a Davis Dyslexia Specialist and Davis UK & Ireland Director, has over twenty years of experience with the Davis methods. He taught in the UK independent school sector for fifteen years, including six years as Special Educational Needs Coordinator in a leading British senior boarding school.
In his first book, "Why Tyrannosaurus But Not If? — The Dyslexic Blueprint for the Future of Education," he shares insights and strategies for supporting bright, struggling learners, drawing from his extensive experience in special and independent education. His second book, "Counting On Fingers," co-authored with Ronald Davis, delves into dyscalculia's root causes and solutions through the Davis Maths Mastery Programme.
Lisa Robbins spent 15 years working in schools as a specialist behaviour teaching assistant, including 4 years at an independent preparatory school with a strong track record for supporting pupils with SEN. Her time in this role has given her in-depth insight into the school system from year 5 up to 6th form.
She has been a Davis Facilitator for the past 5 years, providing comprehensive one-to-one interventions for dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
Experience the Davis Difference
Our founder, Ronald Davis, overcame his own severe dyslexia by developing innovative methods that he could understand and apply, despite being functionally illiterate until the age of 38. Learn about his journey and how it has inspired a worldwide movement to assist dyslexic learners in mastering reading, writing, and comprehension rapidly and effectively.
We recognize and cultivate the unique cognitive abilities associated with neurodiversity. Our programs don’t just cope with dyslexia—they leverage your child’s natural learning styles to overcome educational hurdles, particularly in the independent schools system. Read on in our expert advice column....
Fast and Effective Changes
The goal is to ensure that every child, regardless of their neurodivergence, has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential in a nurturing and supportive educational setting.
Adjusting to an independent school system unfamiliar with diverse learning needs can be overwhelming. Davis programs, available throughout the UK and Ireland, can be accessed easily and begin making significant improvements quickly.
Why choose Davis?
Flexible Support Options: Access Davis facilitators across the United Kingdom & Ireland. Many of our facilitators are experienced in delivering effective help online or in-person, ensuring your child receives the best possible support, regardless of location.
Culturally Attuned: Our programs are tailored to fit seamlessly into the independent schools educational systems and cultural contexts, making it easier for your child to adapt and excel.
Proven Results: Many parents report dramatic improvements in their children’s academic performance and self-confidence after participating in our programmes.
Book a free 30-minute consultation
Finding effective, educational support can be daunting. You may feel that every intervention tried—from tutoring to remedial programmes — offers only partial solutions. Our approach at Davis is designed to provide comprehensive and understandable support, addressing the core challenges your child faces.
Unlock Potential with the Davis Method Empowering change, often within days
Contact us today to transform your child’s educational experience.
