Selecting the right-fit education for children with ADHD

State or private? Single sex or co-ed? Mainstream or specialist? Navigating the system to find the right fit school for your child can seem complex and difficult, doubly so for a child with ADHD.

  • Your bespoke, fun and interactive method worked so well and you seemed to think out of the box with Alexander. You gave praise when due and criticised when it was necessary. Breaking the session up into bite size parts helped optimise his focus in between kicking the football. To pass the 13+ exams in all seven schools, for which he sat, is a huge achievement. Adam, we honestly don’t think you could have done anything better!…the results speak for themselves!!…simply great work Mr D’Souza.

    Sarah, happy parent – Surrey, UK

  • I remember on one occasion when Liam was especially ‘stuck’ with one thought regarding an incident happening at school. You gave him space and allowed him to express himself whilst you were listening to him. You then came up with the idea of writing down the difficult thought and then throw it in the bin to get rid of the bad thought. After that, he was able to focus.

    Catrin, happy parent – London, UK

IQ+EQ

Discover the tailored process for UK and international school placement the Select:ed expert SEND education advisors have created to support your child with ADHD.

Adam D’Souza and the Select:ed team are leading British education consultants with a track record in helping children with ADHD find the right-fit schools around the world, including London, UK and UAE.

Select:ed has a modern, empathetic approach to SEND education advice. We help find the right-fit school for your son or daughter by drawing together two strands: academic profile + character fit. You could call it IQ + EQ. Or the balance between classroom + sports pitch, rehearsal space or art studio. We take the time to understand the peaks and troughs of your child’s individual ‘spiky profile’.

How we create the right-fit schooling plan for children with ADHD

Combining IQ + EQ to really understand your child

Emotional/character profiling. First, and most importantly, is meeting your son or daughter to build up a character/emotional portrait, which includes personal interests, approach in the classroom, relationships with teachers and discovering what motivates them to learn. This session, with an expert teacher, is essential for keeping your child as an individual at the heart of this journey.

Mapping the peaks and troughs of their ‘spiky profile’

Academic assessment. The next step is benchmarking your son or daughter’s current academic levels in a range of skills, using our adaptive cognitive abilities assessment, which provides a snapshot of current academic strengths and weaknesses. We also review the educational psychologist’s report, EHCP (if in place) and school reports to give an incredibly clear view of your child’s individual neurodiversity profile.

Understanding your goals as parents

Evaluating mainstream vs specialist education. Having assembled an all-round view of your child’s learning needs, we now take time to explore your parameters as parents. What are your ambitions for your son or daughter? We help you weigh up mainstream vs specialist SEND education options, always with your child at the heart of the decision… What will enable your son or daughter to thrive at school?

Navigating the complexity

School search and placement. Adam and the Select:ed team will draw together all the insights and use this complete, holistic view of your child to curate a list of potential right-fit schools that are aligned with your son or daughter’s individual academic profile, ADHD support needs, character, interests and your family values. Our detailed reports provide individual why and why not for every school to help you make an informed decision.

Ready for the next step?

Preparing for the transition. Individuals with ADHD can often find transitions a challenge. Individually tailored coaching or one-to-one tutoring will help your son or daughter prepare for their next step in education, so that they can shine at their absolute best and make a strong start in their new school.

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“He’s been offered a place at Epsom College which is our (and his!) first choice. We are delighted! The pre-tests were tough and I think the whole process is rather brutal but he got through it and is feeling very pleased with himself. He did a victory lap of the school car park when I told him he’d got a place at Epsom!

It is difficult to keep a child with dyslexia and ADHD focused and engaged but Adam managed it brilliantly and he is all the more confident because of his support. Adam really encouraged him and made him believe that he could succeed in a subject that he’d previously found very difficult.”

Liv, happy parent – Surrey UK

Four reasons why Select:ed schools consultants are the perfect, expert team to help you create the right-fit education for your child with ADHD

Proven track record in school placement for children with ADHD

Our 360 degree assessment process is designed to discern your child’s true character, so that we can find a school in London or beyond that unlocks academic achievement by providing the perfect balance of challenge and support.

Expert guidance on school application processes

Looking at both state schools and private schools, our specialist ADHD education advice will guide you through the complexities of school admissions for a child with SEND, including catchment areas, admissions criteria, SENCO reports, IEPs, EHCPs, entrance exams and interviews.

Data-driven insight underpinning our recommendations

Academic benchmarking cuts through the opinionated noise of teachers’ subjective viewpoints. Meanwhile our proprietary dataset on schools around the world has 3000+ data points (and growing). You will benefit from up to date research summaries, since the schools market is ever changing.

Reduced stress for parents and families

We save you valuable time and reduce the stress of searching for the right school. Our expertise allows you to focus on supporting your child's wellbeing and academic performance at home.