JDS Tuition Services offers a wide range of therapeutic and educational services for children and young people aged 4 to post-16.

These services aim to support those at risk of exclusion, those struggling to attend school, and those needing alternative or specialist education.

Key Services:

  • Early Intervention: Crisis management and intervention in mainstream and specialist settings to prevent permanent exclusion.
  • School Refusal Support: Tailored interventions for pupils unable or unwilling to attend school.
  • Reintegration Programs: Support for excluded pupils, including structured education and guidance within reintegration efforts.
  • EHCP Collaboration: Working with professionals to contribute to Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and necessary diagnoses.
  • Alternative Provision: Tailored support for pupils with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Specialist Post-16 Provision: Addressing the specific needs of older students, particularly those with an EHCP.
  • English and Maths: Teaching across all key stages, including Functional Skills and GCSE levels.
  • Early Years Foundation Work: Focus on motor skills development and foundational learning.
  • One-to-One Tuition: Personalised teaching for individual learning needs.

Mentoring Programs:

JDS offers mentoring programs that promote positive relationships, providing role models to help children develop social skills, form healthy relationships, and foster positive behaviours and aspirations. Mentors provide:

  • Emotional support.
  • Development of life and communication skills.
  • Academic guidance.
  • Practical help with job applications or accessing services.

Core Curriculum:

  • Early Years: Focus on foundational skills and motor development with therapeutic input.
  • English and Maths: Covering Key Stages 1-4, including Functional Skills and GCSE.
  • Therapeutic Services: Available for all ages.
  • Reintegration Support: Assisting students transitioning back into education.
  • Employability Skills: Guidance on moving into further education or employment.

Thrive Therapeutic Approach:

JDS uses the Thrive approach, which focuses on emotional and social development. This method includes:

  • Online assessments to identify emotional development gaps.
  • Practical action plans tailored to each student’s needs.
  • Strategies that help children understand their emotions, fostering better learning and development.

Experience with Post-16 Provision:

JDS has extensive experience in providing post-16 tuition, particularly for pupils with EHCPs. Their support may extend up to the age of 25, depending on individual needs, helping pupils transition to further education or employment.