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Specialist support for children and young people.

Assessment, therapy and personalised learning from Keys Health and Keys Education. Commissioned directly by your school.

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SENCo, secondary school

How we’d help Keys Tuition 1:1 maths and English, in school, at home or online

What we do

How we support schools

  • Keys Health

    Clinical assessment and therapy for your pupils

    Speech, language and communication, ADHD, and autism, in school and online.

  • Keys Inclusion Pathways

    Personalised pathways when a school place isn’t working

    Re-engagement, tuition and alternative provision, back towards full-time learning.

  • Whole-school support

    Training and support for your staff

    ADHD training for every member of staff, and specialist advice so classrooms work better for every pupil.

What it can look like

Every school’s support is shaped around its pupils. Here are three ways it can come together.

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  • In school, but struggling

    A Year 3 pupil who struggles to follow instructions

    Attending every day, but falling behind in reading and getting frustrated in class. There’s no diagnosis, and the NHS wait for speech and language therapy is over a year.

    How we’d help

    • Mable Therapy Mable can support with assessment and 1:1 direct therapy, as well as flexible training for educators.
    • Autism 360 can assess too, if the picture suggests more than a communication need.

  • Struggling to attend

    A Year 8 pupil whose attendance has dropped to 40%

    Anxious about coming in, and missing more each week. Gaps in maths are widening, and the family and school want a way back.

    How we’d help

    • Keys Engage rebuilds trust and routine with a consistent adult, at home or in the community.
    • Keys Tuition keeps maths going 1:1, so the gap doesn’t widen while attendance improves.

  • Out of school

    A Year 10 pupil permanently excluded in the autumn term

    Suspected ADHD, and a full timetable isn’t realistic yet. They need to keep working towards their GCSEs while the next step is planned.

    How we’d help

    • Keys Alternative Learning builds a part-time timetable across online, outdoor and in-person learning.
    • ADHD360 assesses alongside, to help the young person take their next steps.

What we do for schools

Everything we can offer

Every service can be commissioned directly by your school. Tell us a little about your pupil, and we’ll highlight the ones worth talking through with our team.

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Where they are now
What they’re facing
What you’re hoping for
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Rebuilding engagement

Keys Engage

A trusted adult works with the pupil at home or in the community, rebuilding trust and routine before learning.

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1:1 and small-group tuition

Keys Tuition

Qualified tutors in school, at home or online, closing gaps and rebuilding confidence.

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Whole-school support

Staff training

Specialist advice and training around Speech, Language and Communication; ADHD and Autism.

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Let’s find the right support, together.

Whether you know exactly what’s needed or are just starting out, our team will help you find the right pathway.

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The detail

Get to know our specialisms

What each one involves, who it’s for, how it’s delivered and what it can achieve.

Speech, Language and Communication In your enquiry Speech, Language and Communication Support Online speech and language assessment, therapy and support for children and young people up to 25.

Online speech and language assessment, therapy and support for children and young people up to 25.

What’s involved

  • Bespoke Matching with Specialist Therapists HCPC- and RCSLT-registered speech and language therapists, supporting with assessment and 1:1 direct therapy.
  • Multi-Agency Working Assessments and reports that can be used within your SEN team or towards an EHCP.
  • Flexible therapy times Little to no waiting times, with appointments that can flex around your timetable.
  • Clear updates, measurable progress Reporting after each session, with clear progress updates. Ability for school and parent/guardian to communicate with therapist directly.

Who it’s for

  • Pupils with suspected or diagnosed SLCN
  • Those with more complex needs, who also require specialist direct therapy
  • Children and young people waiting for NHS speech and language therapy
  • Accessible for Children Experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

How it’s delivered

  • Online
  • Bespoke sessions tailored to each pupil's individual needs

Key outcomes

  • Progress measured against clear targets after each session
  • Reports that can be used within your SEN team or towards an EHCP
  • Practical strategies staff can implement outside of the 1:1 session
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
ADHD In your enquiry ADHD assessment and treatment The UK’s largest ADHD clinic, assessing and treating children and young people online.

The UK’s largest ADHD clinic, assessing and treating children and young people online.

What’s involved

  • Online screening A quick questionnaire from home and school shows whether a full assessment is likely to help.
  • Assessment and diagnosis A video assessment with a specialist ADHD clinician, using internationally recognised criteria.
  • A treatment plan If wanted, a personalised plan with regular follow-up.
  • Strategies for class Recommendations your staff can put in place straight away.

Who it’s for

  • Pupils who can’t settle or concentrate, even with support in place
  • Pupils whose behaviour is getting in the way of learning
  • Pupils waiting on a long NHS list

How it’s delivered

  • Online
  • School and home input
  • Private, NHS or Right to Choose

Key outcomes

  • A clear diagnostic answer
  • A treatment plan, with regular follow-up
  • Classroom strategies in place straight away
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Autism In your enquiry Autism assessment and support Autism assessment drawing on school and home, with recommendations your staff can act on.

Autism assessment drawing on school and home, with recommendations your staff can act on.

What’s involved

  • Screening A short questionnaire to understand whether assessment is the right next step.
  • Multi-disciplinary assessment Assessment aligned with national guidelines, drawing on school and home.
  • A clear report A diagnosis where appropriate, with practical recommendations for the classroom.
  • Joined-up next steps If the picture includes ADHD or communication needs, the next step is in the same network.

Who it’s for

  • Pupils who find it hard to fit in or regulate
  • Pupils whose needs aren’t yet clear
  • Pupils whose attendance is dropping without an obvious reason

How it’s delivered

  • Online
  • School and home input

Key outcomes

  • A clear diagnostic picture for school and home
  • Recommendations your staff can act on
  • Next steps joined up across Keys Health
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Rebuilding engagement In your enquiry Keys Engage A trauma-informed, in-person programme that develops the person before the learner.

A trauma-informed, in-person programme that develops the person before the learner.

What’s involved

  • The earliest, stabilising step For pupils who can’t yet sustain engagement in education because emotional regulation, wellbeing or life circumstances are the barrier, not academic ability.
  • Nine developmental domains A structured curriculum prioritising relationships, safety, regulation, learning behaviours, independence and resilience.
  • In person, highly personalised A consistent, trauma-informed staff team delivers community-based sessions that build confidence and social skills.
  • Clear reporting Engagement, attendance, developmental progress and accredited AQA Unit Awards.

Who it’s for

  • Emotionally based school non-attendance and extended absence
  • Multiple exclusions or placement breakdowns
  • Complex trauma, attachment difficulties or safeguarding concerns
  • Autism, ADHD or SEMH profiles; social isolation; low confidence

How it’s delivered

  • In person
  • Community based
  • Consistent staff team
  • AQA Unit Awards

Key outcomes

  • Improved attendance and engagement
  • Progress across nine developmental domains
  • Accredited AQA Unit Awards
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
1:1 and small-group tuition In your enquiry Keys Tuition Targeted tuition with therapeutic engagement, in school, at home or online.

Targeted tuition with therapeutic engagement, in school, at home or online.

What’s involved

  • Closing gaps Qualified tutors work 1:1 or in small groups on maths, English and more.
  • Wherever works In school, at home or online, planned around the pupil.
  • Confidence alongside learning Therapeutic engagement built into every session.
  • Towards qualifications Functional Skills and GCSE-aligned teaching, with progress shared each half term.

Who it’s for

  • Pupils falling behind their peers in maths or English
  • Pupils who need 1:1 time you don’t have the staff for
  • Pupils attending part-time or returning after absence

How it’s delivered

  • In school
  • At home
  • Online
  • 1:1 or small group

Key outcomes

  • Gaps closed in maths and English
  • Progress shared each half term
  • Steps towards Functional Skills or GCSEs
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Flexible alternative provision In your enquiry Keys Alternative Learning Flexible, curriculum-led online, outdoor and in-person education, for pupils educated otherwise than at school.

Flexible, curriculum-led online, outdoor and in-person education, for pupils educated otherwise than at school.

What’s involved

  • A bespoke timetable A mix of online, outdoor and in-person learning, built around the pupil.
  • Clinical input Psychology reviews and input into EHCPs from the wider network.
  • Accredited learning From Functional Skills to GCSEs.
  • Moving on Towards further education, training or a return to school.

Who it’s for

  • Pupils who are excluded or at risk of it
  • Pupils educated otherwise than at school (EOTAS)
  • Pupils for whom a full timetable isn’t yet realistic

How it’s delivered

  • Online
  • Outdoor
  • In person
  • Part-time

Key outcomes

  • Accredited learning, from Functional Skills to GCSEs
  • A planned move to college, training or back to school
  • Regular reports to school and the local authority
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Full-time online school In your enquiry Keys Online School Full-time, accredited online education with the community of a school.

Full-time, accredited online education with the community of a school.

What’s involved

  • A full timetable 25+ hours of live lessons a week, with a named tutor.
  • A real class Pupils belong to a community of learners, not a video library.
  • Emotional regulation support Built into the day, not added on.
  • A planned next step A return to school or a move into further education.

Who it’s for

  • Pupils out of school who are ready for a full timetable
  • Pupils waiting for a placement
  • Pupils for whom being in a building is the barrier

How it’s delivered

  • Online
  • Full-time
  • Accredited

Key outcomes

  • Full-time education while a return is planned
  • Regular attendance and progress reports
  • A clear next step, back to school or on to college
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
ADHD Training In your enquiry Whole-school ADHD programme Training and strategies for educators within your school setting, with the option to include fast assessment and treatment for the pupils who need it.

Training and strategies for educators within your school setting, with the option to include fast assessment and treatment for the pupils who need it.

What’s involved

  • Suitable for multiple educators within your setting Practical sessions on understanding ADHD and adapting the classroom, for educators including teachers, TAs and support staff.
  • Fast assessment and treatment For those pupils referred through the programme, there is the option to be assessed and, where needed, treated by ADHD360 clinicians.
  • Adaptable strategies Strategies that are adaptable depending on phase/need, helping to create a more inclusive environment.

Who it’s for

  • Schools with several pupils with suspected or diagnosed ADHD
  • Leaders looking for an adaptable, whole-school approach
  • Children and young people facing long NHS wait times for assessment

How it’s delivered

  • Training delivered online/in-person
  • Training for all staff or specific educators
  • Online assessment/diagnosis

Key outcomes

  • 88% fewer recorded behaviour incidents in our pilot
  • Faster assessment for referred pupils
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Whole-school support In your enquiry Staff training Specialist advice and training around Speech, Language and Communication; ADHD and Autism.

Specialist advice and training around Speech, Language and Communication; ADHD and Autism.

What’s involved

  • SALT Training A mixture of self-directed learning and bespoke webinar options. This includes topics such as: - Introduction to Speech and Language - Creating a Communication-Friendly Classroom - Identifying and Helping Children with Selective Mutism
  • ADHD Training A mixture of self-directed learning and bespoke webinar options. This includes topics such as: - What is ADHD? - Emotional Regulation - Practical Classroom Adaptations and Inclusive Strategies
  • Autism Training A mixture of self-directed learning and bespoke webinar options. This includes topics such as: - What is Autism? - Behavioural Support and Engagement

Who it’s for

  • Educators struggling with confidence around SALT, ADHD and/or Autism
  • Schools with increased SEN need
  • Leaders looking for universal and targee

How it’s delivered

  • Online
  • In school

Key outcomes

  • Staff confident with practical strategies
  • Needs identified earlier
  • Consistent tools and resources to use across your setting
Sounds like a fit? Add it, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Case study · Keys Health One primary school · One school year
88% fewer recorded behaviour incidents over the pilot

The whole-school ADHD pilot

Every member of staff trained to understand ADHD, and fast assessment and treatment for the pupils who needed it, in one primary school. Here’s what happened.

19
referrals accepted from the school
17
children assessed for ADHD
All staff
trained in classroom adaptations
Every child
benefited from consistent strategies, not only those assessed

Why we ran it

NHS waits for ADHD assessment run to years, and staff were supporting pupils without a diagnosis or specialist training.

We wanted to see whether training and fast assessment together would change things for the whole school, not just the pupils referred.

What we did

We trained every member of staff, from teachers to support staff, to understand ADHD and adapt the classroom.

At the same time, ADHD360 assessed and treated the pupils the school referred. Across one school year, we accepted 19 referrals and assessed 17 children.

Having all staff involved has created a shared understanding of neurodiversity, and strategies are used consistently across the school.

— Staff member, pilot school

What happened

Recorded behaviour incidents fell by 88% over the pilot. Staff also saw changes in friendships, and in how pupils were in the classroom.

Staff noticed the pace as much as the result. “The programme has acted quickly from referral to diagnosis to treatment,” one told us. “It has helped them socially too.”

The result reflects training and assessment working together. Teachers told us the two can’t be separated, so we don’t claim either did it alone.

Asked what should happen next, one member of staff was clear: “I would strongly encourage it to be made available to as many schools as possible.”

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