The Wildheart Foundation

PDA Society Service Directory
Organisation Name: The Wildheart Foundation
Service Type:
  • Education (including Alternative Provision)
Description of services:

At The Wildheart Foundation, we use proven methodologies to ensure that students are able to access learning in a way that works for them. Our mission is to build a new kind of tutoring business, where the child is at the centre of everything we do. We want to create a kinder, more inclusive educational system, where every child thrives because the curriculum is designed around them and the way that they learn best. We recognise that many children face difficulties in accessing the current education system due to factors such as neurodiversity, trauma, or anxiety. Through our tutoring model, we offer new ways to bring out the best in children, developing methodologies for inclusive school provision. The Wildheart Foundation, focuses specifically on ways to support children struggling with school, having developed ways to empower every child to ignite their love of learning in a harmonious and supportive environment.
Website:
Contact phone number: 07736774133
Contact email address: rosalind@wildheartfoundation.co.uk
Where do they offer their services:
  • Online
  • England - North West
  • England - North East
  • England - Yorkshire & Humber
  • England - West Midlands
  • England - East of England
  • England - London
  • England - South East
  • England - South West
  • Scotland
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:

Our team of tutors and mentors are highly trained, mentored and supported by our broader Wildheart Foundation team, our Raising a Wild Child Associates and our founder Susan Issa. They have a wide variety of professional qualifications and experience, including QTS, TEFL and training in understanding neurodiversity. We are working in partnership with Northampton University and the accreditation of our methodologies is in process. Cambridge University Incubator is supporting our CIC to scale.
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: No
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:

Our team of tutors are highly qualified, possess specialist knowledge of SEND including ADHD, Autism and PDA and are experienced in working with children and young people with social, emotional or mental health needs.
What experience does this organisation or team have of working with PDAers/ people who struggle with demands:

All of our highly qualified team are fully trained on understanding PDA and are currently working effectively to support young people that struggle with demands. Our founder Suzan Issa, and our associates, have specialist knowledge that is passed down in continued training to our team. We adopt a low demand strategy that is led by the young person, and focus firstly on developing a trusting relationship where the young person can thrive and learn in a way that is best for them. Together, we help children and young people define and achieve their own version of success and reignite their love of learning.
How does this organisation keep their knowledge up to date:

We invest in our team by providing a range of Professional Development opportunities to develop their existing skills and knowledge
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