Tuition commissioned by local authorities
— delivered like it matters.
We partner with local authorities, SEND teams and schools to provide safeguarded, specialist tuition for children with EHCPs, those out of mainstream education, and pupils who need targeted intervention to close gaps.
We do the same work as the big agencies. We just do it properly.
Brain Bloom works directly with local authorities and commissioning teams to place specialist tutors for the children who need them most.
Whether a child is on an EHCP, educated other than at school, or needs catch-up intervention, we design bespoke programmes aligned to their targets — and report on them properly. Not a paragraph at the end of term. The kind of reporting a caseworker can take into a review and rely on.
Every tutor is DBS-checked, safeguarding trained, and personally matched. No agency pool. No rotating staff. The same tutor, every session — because continuity is the thing that actually moves a vulnerable child forward.
EHCP & EOTAS Provision
Specialist 1:1 tuition for children with Education, Health and Care Plans or those educated other than at school.
Every session is aligned to EHCP outcomes, and we provide the reporting your caseworkers need — monthly progress reports, baseline assessments, and support for annual reviews. The provision holds up under scrutiny because it's built to.
What's included
- Tuition aligned to EHCP targets and outcomes
- SEND-experienced tutors
- Monthly progress and engagement reports
- Support for annual reviews and multi-agency meetings
- Online, in-home, or community venue delivery
What's included
- After-school or in-school delivery
- 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 group sizes
- English, Maths, or combined
- Baseline and exit assessments
- Half-termly progress reviews
Catch-Up & Intervention Programmes
Targeted intervention for pupils who've fallen behind. Delivered 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 — within school, after school, or online.
We start with a baseline assessment, build a plan, and report progress half-termly. No generic worksheets. No supervised practice disguised as tuition. The gap closes because someone is actually teaching to it.
Holiday Tuition Programmes
Structured holiday programmes that keep children engaged, prevent learning loss, and provide continuity of provision during school breaks.
Full-day or half-day, small group or 1:1 — we flex to what the child needs and what the commissioning team requires. Provision doesn't have to stop because term does.
What's included
- Half term and summer programmes
- Full-day or half-day options
- Small group or 1:1 format
- Venue-based or online
- Attendance and engagement reporting
What we do differently.
Tailored matching
We take time to understand each child's profile, needs, and personality before placing a tutor. No pool placements. No algorithmic matching.
Robust reporting
Monthly progress reports covering attendance, engagement, and academic progress. We attend annual reviews and contribute to EHCP targets on request.
Fast turnaround
Average matching time under one week. We understand the urgency when a child is out of provision and we work to your deadlines.
Dedicated contact
Every local authority gets a single point of contact who works directly with caseworkers, schools, and families throughout the placement.
Fully safeguarded
Enhanced DBS, Level 2 safeguarding training, comprehensive background checks. No exceptions, no shortcuts.
Flexible delivery
Online, in-school, at home, or in a community venue. We adapt to whatever works best for the child and the commissioning team.
Education, Health & Care Plan provision.
Many of the children we work with have — or are in the process of obtaining — an EHCP. We understand the complexity of this process and work closely with local authorities to ensure tuition provision meets every requirement.
Our tutors are experienced in working with children with a range of special educational needs. They adapt their approach to each child's learning style, pace, and challenges — because a child on an EHCP doesn't need a generic tutor. They need someone who understands the plan and teaches to it.
What we provide
- Tuition aligned to EHCP outcomes and targets
- SEND-qualified and experienced tutors
- Monthly progress and engagement reports
- Support for annual reviews and multi-agency meetings
- Baseline assessments and target-setting
- Flexible scheduling around the child's needs
- Ongoing liaison with caseworkers, families, and schools
From referral to results.
Referral
Submit a referral with the child's details, needs, and EHCP documentation.
Matching
We review the profile and match with a specialist tutor within one week.
Delivery
Tuition begins with a bespoke plan aligned to the child's targets.
Reporting
Monthly reports, regular reviews, ongoing communication with all stakeholders.