SENsational Tutors

PDA Society Service Directory
Organisation Name: SENsational Tutors
Service Type:
  • Education (including Alternative Provision)
Description of services:

SENsational Tutors are a multi-award-winning company and voted the UK’s favourite tutoring agency. We specialise in providing services for students aged 4 to 25 with SEND including those with: autism (ASC), PDA, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, trauma, processing/sensory needs, speech and language needs, mental health needs, SEMH, dyspraxia (DCD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other additional needs. We are more than just an agency. We offer a long-term dedicated partnership that celebrates, embraces and enhances the skills and unique talents of neurodiverse children and young people. Our services include providing: 1:1 specialist SEND teachers to local authorities, private families or schools; EOTAS packages. We aim to provide an enriching and inspiring alternative to learning which recognises the importance of developing trust, understanding and wellbeing.  Our vision is to make a real difference by helping every child unlock their true potential through bespoke, holistic and engaging specialist services. Our clients include local authorities, private families, schools/colleges, and other individuals or organisations.

Contact phone number: 02036335563
Contact email address: enquiries@sensationaltutors.co.uk
Where do they offer their services:
  • Online
  • England - North West
  • England - North East
  • England - Yorkshire & Humber
  • England - East Midlands
  • England - West Midlands
  • England - East of England
  • England - London
  • England - South East
  • England - South West
Has this organisation read the finding safe and appropriate support guidance on PDA Society's website: They have read the safe and appropriate support guidance and commit to working in the way it describes.
Does this organisation or members of its team provide services or hold titles that are regulated?: No
Qualifications this organisation holds to undertake the work they do:

All tutors on the platform have Qualified Teacher Status, at least 5 years experience of working with SEND and additional qualifications/specified experience for Tutors who identify being able to support specific needs e.g. PDA. Our tutors are all DBS checked and have to complete annual safeguarding training. This is inclusive of our Business Managers, who are also qualified teachers with SEND experience and who check qualifications and DBS certificates.

Does this organisation have a clear and transparent charging policy: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available safeguarding policy: Yes
Does this organisations team have up to date, clear DBS checks: Yes
Does this organisation have insurance that covers the work they do: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Data Protection Policy or statement that explains how you keep data safe: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Complaints Policy: Yes
Does this organisation have a publicly available Health & Safety Policy: Yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and manageable expectations about communications and stick to them: Yes
Does this organisation commit to setting clear and respectful boundaries and not pursuing a personal relationship with people they work with: Yes
What experience does this organisation or team have of autism:

All our tutors are experienced Qualified Teachers. Their experience differs and is publicly displayed on their Tutor profiles, on the website, for potential clients to view.

What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands:

All our tutors are experienced Qualified Teachers. Their experience differs and is publicly displayed on their Tutor profiles, on the website, for potential clients to view.

How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date:

We have monthly knowledge shares for our tutors. Whilst we do encourage our tutors to remain up to date through training, they are self-employed and is not compulsory. However, tutor profiles are transparent with levels of experience and skills for clients to explore.

Is this organisation committed to trying to accommodate sensory sensitivities / differences: Yes
Is this organisation committed to working creatively and flexibly with demand avoidant people, focusing on meeting their individual needs (within the boundaries of your working agreement): Yes
Is this organisation committed to also trying to accommodate any co-occurring conditions people have: Yes