Our sessions are designed for children with low to moderate complex educational needs. This might include children who find social interaction challenging, struggle with listening or turn-taking, have speech and communication differences, or need more time and space to build attention and focus. Children with diagnoses or an EHCP are not automatically excluded; the range of needs within any diagnosis can vary considerably and we assess each child individually through a conversation with you before they join. At this stage, these sessions are not suitable for children who require consistent one-to-one support throughout a session, or whose needs would be better [...]

We know "SEN" is the term most families are familiar with and we use it occasionally so the page is easy to find. But we've chosen "complex educational needs" as our main language because we want this provision to feel approachable rather than label-led. Many of the families we speak to are looking for practical, foundational support rather than a formal diagnosis or category, and we wanted our language to reflect that.

We're introducing this thoughtfully and will be listening closely to feedback from families as it develops. We're committed to it for the long term and will continue to shape it around what works best for the children attending. To find out more or arrange a conversation, call us on 0208 923 0350 or email admin@techbloq.co.uk

Our intention is for sessions to be play-directed, with activities gently guided to support skills like listening, turn-taking and social interaction. In practice, especially during a child's first few weeks or months with us, this often looks more like the child leading the play themselves, while we focus on settling them in and building trust. As that settling-in period progresses, we begin to introduce more guided structure, always at the child's own pace.

The best first step is to get in touch so we can talk through your child's needs and what you're hoping for. If suitable, we would then arrange a trial session. We want families to feel confident this is genuinely suited to their child before joining.

We're not a specialist SEN setting. What we've created is a thoughtful response to a need we've noticed among our families; a smaller, slower-paced space to build foundational skills. If your child requires more specialist or clinical support, we're happy to have an honest conversation about whether this is the right fit.

Our teacher has experience working with children with complex educational needs, alongside a strong background in early years (EYFS) practice. As part of ongoing professional development, she will also be undertaking further SEN-focused training to continue building knowledge and insight in this area.

No. Our sessions are designed to sit alongside any formal support your child already receives, not replace it. If your child has an EHCP or is receiving SEN support through a school or local authority, this remains in place. Our sessions simply offer an additional space focused on foundational skills like social interaction, listening, and communication.

No, an EHCP isn't required. We assess suitability on an individual basis through a conversation with you about your child's needs.

No. We don't require a formal diagnosis or EHCP to join. Many parents are already aware of their child's needs, particularly where these are more pronounced, and we want to make sure support is available without unnecessary barriers.