SENse Support Services

15/06/2026

🧩 Every Child's Journey Looks Different 🧩

Some children return to education in a matter of weeks.

For others, the first success is opening the front door.

When this young person was referred to our Outreach Service, they were in complete burnout and overwhelm. Leaving the house felt impossible, and accessing education felt impossible.

We knew that before learning could happen, they needed to feel safe.

So that's where we started.

Through patience, consistency and a nurturing approach, our team worked at the child's pace, building trust and confidence one step at a time. There were no unrealistic expectations, no pressure, and no rush.

Just a bespoke approach centred around their individual needs.

Over time, that trust grew. They began to engage, explore new opportunities and take those all-important first steps back towards education.

Today, we're celebrating a significant milestone in their journey.

🎉 They are now successfully transitioning into The Hub, our specialist alternative provision. 🎉

Stories like this remind us that successful reintegration isn't about how quickly a child returns to education. It's about creating the right conditions for them to succeed when they do.

Because when children feel safe, understood and supported, they can begin to thrive.

Our Outreach Service supports children and young people who are struggling to access education due to SEND, anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance, trauma and other complex needs. Working alongside families, schools and local authorities, we create bespoke pathways back into learning that are built around the child.

If you know a child who is struggling to engage with education, we'd love to talk about how we can help. Get in touch to find out more about our Outreach Service and The Hub.

11/06/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) – Hub & Outreach 🌟

Do you believe that every child deserves an education where they feel safe, understood and empowered?

At SENse Support, we're looking for a passionate, skilled and dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to join our growing team.

This is a unique opportunity to support neurodivergent and vulnerable children and young people both within our specialist Alternative Provision Hub and through our Outreach Service. You'll work with learners who may have experienced school trauma, anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance, exclusion, autism, ADHD and other complex SEND needs.

💙 What makes this role special?
✔️ Neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and relational practice
✔️ Meaningful 1:1 support that changes lives
✔️ Work across both Hub and community outreach settings
✔️ Access to Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and specialist teachers
✔️ Regular supervision, reflective practice and specialist CPD
✔️ A supportive, values-driven team culture

📍 Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas
🕒 15–25 hours per week (negotiable)
📅 Term Time Only
💷 £13.50–£15.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience supporting neurodivergent young people in specialist schools, alternative provisions, outreach services or therapeutic settings.

If you're committed to helping young people rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch today if you'd like to find out more!

SENse Support Services

08/06/2026

🏆 Win of the Week 🏆

Sometimes, parents know something isn't right long before anyone else does.

This week's success story comes from a family who came to us feeling frustrated, unheard, and worried about their child. Despite concerns about low attendance, increasing difficulties at home, and behaviours that suggested their child was struggling, they were repeatedly told that everything was "fine in school."

Like many parents, they felt their concerns weren't being taken seriously.

Our advocacy team worked alongside the family to ensure both the parent's voice and, most importantly, the child's voice were heard. We supported them to:

✅ Gather the right evidence
✅ Apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
✅ Liaise with the school and Local Authority
✅ Present a clear picture of the child's needs across all environments, not just in the classroom

This week, we received the fantastic news that the child has been awarded an EHCP.

But the success doesn't stop there.

As a result of the evidence gathered and the child's needs being properly recognised, the Local Authority is now consulting with specialist provisions to identify the most appropriate educational placement for them.

This is a huge step forward. Not only have this child's needs been formally acknowledged, but plans are now being put in place to ensure they receive the specialist support and environment they need to thrive.

Every child deserves to be understood. Every parent deserves to be listened to.

Too often, we hear families being told that because a child is coping in school, there isn't a problem. But children's needs don't disappear when the school day ends. Attendance difficulties, emotional distress, exhaustion, and challenges at home all form part of the bigger picture.

If you're being told your child is "fine" but your instincts tell you otherwise, trust yourself. Support is available, and you don't have to navigate the process alone.

📞 Free 15-minute consultation available
📧 Get in touch to discuss how our advocacy team can help

01/06/2026

🌟 DID YOU KNOW? 🌟

SENse Support is an approved provider of Alternative Provision for Durham, Darlington and Stockton Local Authorities.

What does this mean for families and schools?

✅ We have been through extensive quality assurance and vetting processes to be accepted onto each Local Authority's approved provider framework

✅ Families and schools can have confidence that our provision meets the standards expected by Local Authorities

✅ We can provide both The Hub Alternative Provision in Newton Aycliffe and our Outreach Provision across the community

✅ Placements can be commissioned directly by schools or Local Authorities, making access to support straightforward and secure

Whether a young person needs a nurturing alternative learning environment, support to re-engage with education, or bespoke outreach provision tailored to their individual needs, we're here to help.

If you're a parent, school or professional supporting a child who is struggling in their current educational placement, we'd be happy to discuss the options available.

22/05/2026

Every young person deserves an education that works for them.

Every parent deserves to feel heard.

At SENse Support, we provide both 🧩

20/05/2026

You don’t have to reach crisis point before asking for help.

Whether things feel uncertain or overwhelming — we’re here 🤝

📧 Email us to start the conversation

18/05/2026

Before half term:

Are the right plans in place for your KS4 students?

If not — there is still time to act 🧩

15/05/2026

Support doesn’t sit in one place.

That’s why we offer:

🏫 The Hub
📘 Advocacy
📍 Outreach

Working together — or separately — depending on what’s needed 🧩

13/05/2026

Not sure what to do next?

Start with a conversation 💬

✔ Free consultation
✔ No obligation
✔ Honest advice

📧 Email us - [email protected]

11/05/2026

We currently have availability within our secondary provision.

We are also planning ahead for September placements.

Now is the time to explore options 🏫

📧 Email us to discuss a referral