According to the Mental Health Foundation, 10% of children and young people have a clinically diagnosable mental health condition. Some of the most common conditions young people face include anxiety, depression, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while studies show that LGBT teens are more likely to be struggling with their mental health.
No matter what the particular condition, mental health difficulties can stand in the way of a young person’s learning. Severe social anxiety may make going into a physical school too distressing. Depression can inhibit the ability to complete school work. There are countless examples.
So, while you can support your child through their challenges, they can still receive a high-quality education based around the English National Curriculum. We record our lessons, so your child can always catch up if they miss one or two classes, and our team is always ready to offer any support we can – including online counselling and one-to-one tuition.
Our teachers are all fully qualified, experienced in teaching pupils with a variety of different needs and dedicated to ensuring every child feels at ease and engaged in their lessons. Our Head of Wellbeing Vanessa Baker takes a leading role in supporting pupils’ mental wellbeing. She works closely with parents and teachers to help them tackle any issues that may arise.
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