Nurturing Those Who Nurture Minds
The Sprouting Mind offers a personalised range of services to help young people thrive and to support the professionals who guide them.
We specialise in SENCO supervision and mentoring, psychoeducational assessments, coaching for students and school consultancy services.
Rooted in experience, flexibility and a deep commitment to inclusion, The Sprouting Mind is here to nurture growth at every stage of the learning journey.
OUR SERVICES
SENCO Supervision: Reflective Practice Sessions
SEN professionals hold one of the most demanding and vital roles in education. Balancing the needs of students with special educational needs, navigating the expectations of teachers, senior leadership teams and parents, all while keeping the best interests of the child at heart, can be both rewarding and overwhelming. It’s a role that often feels invisible yet carries immense responsibility—a role where loneliness and exhaustion can creep in despite the passion and dedication SEN professionals bring to their work.
At The Sprouting Mind, we understand these challenges deeply. That’s why we provide a dedicated space for SEN professionals to feel seen, supported and empowered. Through structured and meaningful supervision sessions, we help SEN professional reflect on their practice, navigate complex situations and prioritise their well-being.
The Sprouting Mind is here to have your back because you deserve the same care and support you provide to others every day.
Our supervision sessions provide SEN professionals with the opportunity to engage in reflective practice. This includes discussing challenges, identifying solutions and exploring best practices. By creating a safe and confidential space, SEN professionals can gain clarity, build confidence and develop new strategies to enhance their impact in schools.
Student Support Services Helping Young Minds Thrive
At The Sprouting Mind, we offer tailored support to help students overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Whether a young person needs assessment, therapeutic support, or guidance with emotional regulation, our services are designed to meet their individual needs with care and expertise.
Psychoeducational Assessments
We provide comprehensive evaluations to understand a student's learning profile and to inform meaningful support strategies.
Our assessment services include:
- Cognitive Assessments (WISC-V)
- Academic Achievement Testing (WIAT)
- ADHD Evaluations
- Dyslexia Screening
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Assessments
Each assessment is followed by a detailed report and personalised recommendations to support learning and development.
Individual Therapy and Support
We offer one-to-one therapeutic sessions for students needing targeted emotional, behavioural, or social support. Areas of focus include:
- ADHD: Executive functioning skills, focus, self-regulation...
- Autism Spectrum (ASD): Social communication, emotional awareness...
- Emotional Well-Being: Managing anxiety, stress and low mood
- General Support: Building resilience, confidence and coping strategies
Practical Support for Inclusive School
We work alongside schools to strengthen their inclusive practices through expert guidance, training and strategic support.
Services include:
Staff CPD Training
Tailored sessions to equip teachers and support staff with practical tools for working with diverse learners.
Parent Workshops
Informative and accessible sessions that help families better understand and support their child's learning needs.
Consultancy for SEN Provision
Guidance on SEN documentation, access arrangements, and preparation for accreditation or inspections.
All services are designed to fit your school’s schedule, goals and context with a focus on impact, clarity, and confidence.
Evidence
Factors found to be associated with retention included job satisfaction, having adequate resources, reward and recognition and being well supported by management. ...
The teachers we interviewed said they wanted more non-teaching time to plan, to reflect on their own practices and to learn from others. Managing workload had, in their view, prevented them from having any spare time for effective planning and reflection.
National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER): Engaging Teachers: NFER Analysis of Teacher Retention
Effective supervision is important in promoting good standards of practice, and supervisors should be available to practitioners as an important source of advice and expertise. Working to ensure children are protected from harm requires sound professional judgements to be made. It is demanding work that can be distressing and stressful.
Working together to safeguard children, 2010
ABOUT
The Sprouting Mind was created to support professionals, students and families in navigating the realities of learning, behaviour, and inclusion.
We focus on practical, evidence-informed support that helps people move forward with clarity and confidence. Our work is grounded in psychology, education and years of hands-on experience in schools.
We understand the pressures educators face, the challenges students experience, and the questions families have. That’s why we offer a space for honest reflection, focused problem-solving and ongoing development.
Whether working one-to-one or at whole-school level, our aim is to make support effective, realistic and tailored to each context.