School Funded Support
Have you noticed a pupil who seems to be struggling, but you're not quite sure why?
Perhaps they're finding it difficult to regulate their emotions, withdrawing from their peers, becoming increasingly anxious, or reacting with anger and frustration.
Maybe they're avoiding certain lessons, finding transitions overwhelming, struggling to engage with learning, or frequently absent from school.
You may have tried a range of strategies, but progress feels limited and you're unsure what else to put in place.
That's where I can help.
At Drawing Comfort, children are offered a safe, calm space where they can begin to process difficult emotions.
Every child works at their own pace within the option of a:
-
One-to-one structured twelve week programme of therapeutic drawing or sand play
-
Small group structured six week programme of therapeutic drawing
-
One-to-one bespoke support programme
All support focuses on building trust, emotional safety and confidence.
There's no expectation for challenges to disappear overnight.
Instead, the aim is to help children make steady progress by understanding their emotions, developing practical coping strategies and building the resilience they need to engage more confidently with school life.
Working closely with school staff, parents and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), I provide regular communication and practical wellbeing strategies that can be used consistently across home and school, helping every adult support the child in the same way.
If you're looking for additional therapeutic support for a pupil, I'd be happy to discuss how Drawing Comfort could complement the support already in place within your school.
By working together, we can provide your pupil with the best possible opportunity to strengthen their social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing and develop greater resilience when navigating challenges.
Proud to provide independent wellbeing support at:
Book a Free Consultation for Your School
1
The first step is a video consultation where we'll talk about what's been happening for your pupil, any concerns you have, and what your school and their parents are hoping to achieve.
This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, understand how Drawing Comfort works, and decide whether it feels like the right fit for your pupil and their family.
There is no obligation to continue afterwards.
Input From Your Pupil's Parents
2
If we decide to work together, I normally arrange a video consultation with the pupil's parents.
It's an opportunity for them to share their concerns and to provide insights into if their child is struggling at home too.
Planning Your Pupil's Programme
3
We'll arrange a start date and book the sessions in advance.
Sessions would need to take place in a quiet, private space on the same day and at the same time each week, helping to create a predictable routine that children quickly become familiar with.
Ideally, sessions would always take place in the same room.
Building
Trust
4
The early sessions focus on helping your pupil feel comfortable and safe.
They need time to build trust, understand the environment and develop a relationship before deeper therapeutic work begins.
Exploring
Emotions
5
As trust develops, children begin exploring thoughts, feelings and experiences.
This process happens naturally and at the child's own pace, allowing them to express emotions that may otherwise be difficult to put into words.
I won't ask your pupil to talk about their own experiences or feelings. Instead, we'll use the safety of their drawing or sand world to explore a variety of stories, feelings, and challenges.
Practical Wellbeing Activities
6
As part of their sessions, your pupil will learn a range of practical wellbeing strategies and calming activities that they can use when big feelings begin to bubble up.
These simple, age-appropriate techniques are designed to help them feel more settled in the moment.
They also support children to better understand their emotions, recognise what they are feeling, and develop healthy ways to express and manage those feelings over time.
Clear
Communication
7
Following each weekly session, I'll email details of the wellbeing activity to your pupil's parents, classroom team, and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator.
When children are offered the same calming or emotional regulation techniques at home and at school, they are more likely to remember to use them, build confidence in the strategy and develop the skills to manage their feelings independently over time.
Consistency also helps the adults around them recognise what works best, creating a joined-up approach that helps your pupil feel safe, understood and supported wherever they are.
Next
Steps
8
As the programme progresses, many children begin developing greater emotional awareness, healthier coping strategies and increased confidence.
Following your pupil's final session, I'll produce a report detailing an overview of the support they've received.
Where appropriate, next steps at home and school will also be recommended.