What we offer

Flexible, relational support for children, young people, and the adults who work with them

At Neurosense, we provide specialist support for pupils who need something different from the traditional classroom. Our work is grounded in psychology, trauma‑informed practice, and neurodiversity‑affirming approaches — always centred around safety, connection, and strengths.

We offer a flexible range of services for schools, families, and alternative provision settings, designed to help pupils re‑engage, regulate, and thrive.

🧠 Our Expertise

Neurosense is led by a qualified teacher with over 20 years’ experience across mainstream, PRU, FE, and AP settings. Training and expertise include:

Bsc Biology
QTS (science specialism)
MSc Psychology
Level 3 Counselling Skills
Level 3 Understanding autism
Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) Practitioner
Specialist HTLA (IEST, Lancashire County Council)
Trauma‑informed and neurodiversity‑affirming practice
Forest School training (in progress)
Extensive experience supporting pupils at risk of exclusion

This blend of educational, psychological, combined with lived experience allows us to work holistically, supporting cognition, communication, emotional regulation, and wellbeing.

👩‍🏫 Who We Work With

We support children and young people who experience:

ASD / ADHD
SEMH needs
anxiety or school‑based avoidance
trauma or attachment needs
difficulties with social communication
low confidence or disengagement
risk of exclusion or part‑time timetables
complex or unclear learning profiles

We also work closely with:

SENCOs and school leaders
class teachers and support staff
parents and carers
multi‑agency teams

Our aim is always the same: to help pupils feel safe, understood, and capable — and to help adults understand how best to support them.

Alternative Provision (AP)

Flexible, relational support for pupils who need a different way to learn. We offer:

Project‑based learning
Tutoring to re‑engage pupils in education
Forest School AP for pupils who need movement, sensory regulation, and outdoor learning
Blended pathways combining indoor and outdoor learning

👉 Learn more on our Alternative Provision page.

Behaviour & Social Communication Interventions

Structured, evidence‑based programmes delivered with warmth and relational safety. Includes:

LEGO®‑Based Therapy
Talkabout
Emotional literacy and regulation work
Social communication development
1:1 or small‑group sessions

👉 Explore our Interventions page.

Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP)

A collaborative, strengths‑based assessment that explores how a pupil learns and what support they need to thrive. Includes:

consultation with school
observation and/or direct work
CAP framework completion
meeting with staff and/or parents
full written report

👉 Read more on our CAP page.

CPD & Staff Training

Practical, accessible training for schools and settings. Topics include:

trauma‑informed practice
neurodiversity‑affirming approaches
supporting pupils at risk of exclusion
emotional literacy & regulation
sensory needs and executive function
Forest School for SEND

👉 Visit our CPD & Training page.

🤝 Our Approach

Across all services, we are:

Neurodiversity‑affirming
Trauma‑informed
Relational and strengths‑based
Flexible and creative
Collaborative with staff and families
Focused on safety, connection, and meaningful progress

We meet each pupil where they are — and help them move forward in a way that feels safe and achievable.

📩 Get in Touch

If you’d like to discuss a pupil, explore AP options, arrange a CAP assessment, or book CPD for your staff team, please get in touch. We’re always happy to talk through needs and help you find the right pathway.