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Specialist SEN & SEND Support

Expert SEN tutoring for children with additional needs

Specialist, patient and highly personalised SEN tutoring and mentoring for children and young people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, EHCPs and a wide range of additional needs — online and face-to-face across the UK.

ADHD & Autism Specialists
EHCP Experienced
DBS Checked
Online & In Person

SEN tutoring that puts the child first

Our specialist tutors work in close partnership with families, schools and SENCOs, so every child's programme is joined up, professionally informed and built around their individual EHCP targets and learning needs.

Every child with special educational needs deserves a tutor who truly understands them. At Thrive, our SEN tutors are experienced specialists — not just subject teachers who have worked with one or two SEN pupils, but professionals with deep, practical knowledge of how different needs affect learning.

We take the time to understand each child's learning profile, their strengths, their challenges, and what makes them tick — then we build a tutoring programme around that individual, not around a generic template.

  • Tailored sessions designed around each child's EHCP targets and individual needs
  • Trauma-informed approaches for children with SEMH needs
  • Patience, consistency and relationship-building at the heart of everything
  • Regular progress updates shared with families and schools
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"Our daughter has ADHD and had been failed by three tutors before Thrive. Within six weeks, she was engaged, motivated and making real progress. The difference has been extraordinary."

Parent, Year 7 pupil with ADHD

"Thrive understood our son's autism from the very first session. The tutor adapted the environment, the pace, and the tasks — and he's now working confidently above his expected level."

Parent, Year 4 pupil with ASD

Areas of need our tutors specialise in

Our tutors have specialist experience across a wide range of additional needs. Every child is matched with a tutor whose expertise fits their specific learning profile.

ADHD Tutoring

Structured, engaging sessions designed to work with ADHD — shorter tasks, frequent positive reinforcement, movement breaks and multi-sensory approaches that hold attention and build momentum.

Attention & Focus

Autism (ASD) Tutoring

Calm, predictable and highly structured sessions for children on the autism spectrum. We work with sensory needs, communication preferences and special interests to create sessions that feel safe and productive.

ASD & Autism

Dyslexia Tutoring

Specialist reading, writing and literacy support using structured, multi-sensory approaches. Our dyslexia tutors are experienced in evidence-based methods that build fluency and confidence.

Literacy & Reading

EHCP Tutoring

Tutoring aligned to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and outcomes. We liaise with families, schools and local authorities to ensure provision is purposeful and well-documented.

EHCP & SEND

SEMH Support

Trauma-informed, emotionally sensitive tutoring for children with social, emotional and mental health needs. We build trust first — learning follows.

SEMH & Wellbeing

Dyscalculia & Other Needs

We also support children with dyspraxia, dyscalculia, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing needs and other additional needs. Get in touch to discuss your child's specific requirements.

Other SEND Needs

Getting started with SEN tutoring

1

Tell Us About the Child

Fill in our short enquiry form with details about your child's needs, learning profile, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.

2

We Match the Right Tutor

We carefully match your child with a tutor whose experience and approach is the right fit for their specific needs — not just availability.

3

Sessions Begin & Progress Is Tracked

Sessions start at a pace that suits your child. You'll receive regular progress updates and we'll adapt the programme as your child develops.

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DBS CheckedSEN tutors DBS checked & verified
Qualified SEN SpecialistsRelevant experience & credentials
EHCP ExperiencedAligned to EHCP targets & outcomes
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UK NationwideOnline & face-to-face across England
Works With Schools & LAsCollaborative, joined-up provision
Joined-Up With Schools & SENCOsCollaborative, joined-up provision

Questions about SEN tutoring

What SEN conditions do your tutors support? +

Our SEN tutors have experience supporting children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, speech and language difficulties, anxiety, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We match each child with a tutor whose expertise fits their specific profile.

Can you support children with EHCPs? +

Yes. We have extensive experience supporting children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We work closely with families, schools and local authorities to ensure our provision aligns with EHCP targets and outcomes, and we document progress clearly.

Are your SEN tutors qualified? +

Yes. All our SEN tutors are qualified professionals with relevant experience in special educational needs. They hold enhanced DBS certificates verified before placement, are right-to-work checked, and are carefully matched to each child based on their specific needs and learning profile.

Is SEN tutoring available online? +

Yes. We offer SEN tutoring online via video sessions, which many children with SEN find accessible and comfortable. Face-to-face SEN tutoring is also available in many areas of England. We'll discuss what works best for your child during the initial consultation.

How do you match a child with the right SEN tutor? +

We take matching seriously. Before suggesting a tutor, we gather detailed information about your child — their diagnosis or needs, learning style, interests, what has and hasn't worked before, and your goals. We then select a tutor whose specific experience and approach is the best fit, rather than just assigning whoever is available.

Ready to discuss SEN support for a child?

Get in touch to talk through the child's needs — whether you're a parent, school or local authority. We'll listen, advise, and suggest the best path forward.