“Autistic son achieved First Degree with Honours in Computer Science (with Artificial Intelligence)” (see more here)
“Poorly son home educated though his passion for computers.” (see more here)
I am an Empowerment Guide and I understand that children’s approach to learning are all different and not all educational provisions are suitable. I also understand that a child has to be in the correct frame of mind to be able to learn
With my variety of well-being, educational and business knowledge I can help you look at ways to help you empower your child/children or young person. This can also include:
- Support for your child and the whole family
- Holistic tuition, tailored to your child’s or young person’s requirements and learning style
- Life coaching, mentoring, energy healing, nature therapy, forest fun and meditation/mindfulness
- Advice about applying for financial support i.e. PIP applications
- Young person’s entrepreneurial tutoring and support using modules from the Wellbeing Connection and Business Connection Strategies
My qualifications include:
- BA Educational Studies (2/2) – Middlesex University
- Safeguarding course & STEPS Course – SNAP/MENCAP
- Life Coaching Skills – The UK College of Life Coaching
- Wellness Coaching course – The Chrysalis Effect
- Rule No. One Mum has fun (Childcare Methodology) – Nicole Mackenzie
- Natural Mindfulness for Children – Cotswold Natural Mindfulness
- Introduction to Bushcraft and Survival – Polaris
- Self relaxation – Oakland’s College
- Forest School leader (Practical Assessment) – Down the woods
- First Aid Outdoors – First Aid Academy
- Fully DBS Checked
My experience includes:
- Running companies including IT consultancy and self employment
- WordPress development
- Coaching IT skills
- Running outdoor activities including children’s fun sessions and wild/nature weekend retreats
- Teaching IT in secondary mainstream school and special needs school
- Teaching and teacher assisting in SEND schools
- Teaching IT and Science in PRUs (Pupil Referral Unit for behavioural needs)
- Home education and alternative education
- Children and young adults on the Autistic Spectrum and/or with behavioural issues.
- Providing alternative therapies including life coaching, tuition and energy healing
- Writing children’s short stories and creating learning activities related to them
- Creating interesting and enriching lesson plans
I am:
Calm, patient, compassionate, intuitive, understanding non-judgemental, respectful, analytical, holistic, curious, mindful and firm yet fair.
My current interests include:
- Setting up the Shebear Connection Centre – a child led democratic/consent based alternative to conventional education.
- The Sudbury model of Education
- The Vedic approach to schooling as used by Lycee Kin School in Tekos in Russia
For more information about me please see For Children
Please contact me to discuss your requirement/s