Learning Paths

Helping children thrive at their own natural rhythm through patient, child-led support that builds lasting confidence and a love for learning.

The Heart of Our Approach

Deep learning requires a foundation of safety, regulation, and respect for the whole human spirit. We honour each child's pace and interests, creating interactive, joyful spaces that reawaken curiosity, inspire wonder, and build confidence.

Whether at home, in nature, or out in the community, Roots & Waves specialises in personalised academic learning outside the traditional classroom. We support the personal, social and emotional development of children who find mainstream academics challenging, offering gentle, expert guidance for SEND learners, demand-avoidant profiles (PDA), neurodivergent individuals, and electively home-educated students.

The Tutoring and Mentoring Support Hub

Holistic Mentoring Sessions

Personal, Social, Emotional & Practical Life Skills

Focus: Emotional wellbeing, regulation, re-engagement, and child-led development, using real-life experiences and nature to foster strong personal, social, and emotional skills.
Environment: Flexibly paced, highly supportive, and tailored outside mainstream settings, in the home, in the community and within nature.
Best for: School avoiders, neurodivergent learners (Autism, ADHD, PDA, anxiety), those receiving direct payments from EOTIS and electively home-educated children.
When: These sessions take place on weekdays, and clients have regular weekly ongoing slots. Sessions are for either half a day (3 hours) or a full day (6 hours).

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Academic Tutoring Sessions

Academic Engagement

Focus: 1:1 Academic progression and next steps, bridging learning difference and confidence-building.
Subjects: Primary Maths, English, and Phonics.
Best for: Children who need extra support meeting age-related expectations, and/or those with specific learning needs like dyslexia, dyscalculia, or EAL.
When: These hourly sessions take place after school hours and clients have regular ongoing weekly sessions.

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Client Login Portal

Registered Client Dashboard

Insights: Secure, private access for active Roots & Waves learning clients to view personalised updates.
Journey: Instantly view progress milestones, invoices, and schedules.

Certified in Heart & Nature with Over 15 Years' Experience

Degree in Primary Education (Ba Hons)

Level 3 Forest School Leader

Trauma Informed Practice, Adverse Childhood Experiences and, Mindfulness for Children Certified

Outdoor Forest School First Aid Trained

TEFL Qualified and SEND Experienced

Enhanced DBS Checked