Personalised one-to-one education for children and young people with SEMH and neurodivergent conditions
Searchlight Learning
Tuition Support and Education Services
At Searchlight Learning, we provide one-to-one education for children and young people with SEMH needs and neurodivergent conditions, including Autism Spectrum Conditions and ADHD. Based in Cheltenham, we support learners across Gloucestershire in person and UK-wide online. Our services can be commissioned by parents, carers, schools, and other organisations, ensuring a professional, caring, and reliable approach.
One-to-one
Tuition
Personalised tuition that identifies gaps, builds confidence and supports progress beyond age-related expectations through tailored, engaging lessons.
Therapeutic Mentoring
Trauma-informed mentoring that builds confidence, emotional resilience and positive relationships through consistent, personalised support.
Counselling for Young People
Person-centred counselling supporting emotional wellbeing, self-understanding and confidence in a safe, supportive space.
SEND Careers Advice
Individual careers guidance helping young people explore strengths, interests and realistic education or employment pathways.
Return to School Packages
Specialist support helping young people rebuild confidence and return to school through tailored, joined-up plans.
Bespoke
Packages
Flexible, holistic support combining tuition, mentoring and counselling to help young people reconnect with learning.
Highly Skilled, Experienced Staff
Our fully qualified teachers, counsellors, and therapeutic mentors deliver bespoke learning packages tailored to each young person’s needs. We build trusted relationships to enable students to learn at their best, drawing on current best practice to help them identify strengths, explore interests, and develop confidence and self-understanding.
Passionate about supporting our students
We are passionate about educating and supporting our students and put them at the centre of everything we do. We are able to work in the home, at school, online or in the community; wherever provides the best matched environment for the student to learn. We believe that everyone has the capacity to be an effective learner and strive to provide opportunities for our students to experience progress and success, leading to greater confidence and self esteem.
Learning to find your way
Everyone’s journey looks different, and that’s okay.
Sometimes we just need the right support to help us feel safe, understood and ready to try.
Through SEND tuition, therapeutic mentoring, and return to school packages, we take things step by step — building trust first, then confidence, and finally a sense of achievement.
Learning to Connect
Positive relationships and meaningful connections are key to learning. We support students to engage with peers, family, school, and the wider community, helping them feel included, supported, and ready to learn. We also harness the restorative power of nature, outdoor experiences, and therapy animals to promote wellbeing and a positive mindset.
Learning to Grow
We help our students understand themselves—their strengths, learning style, and what supports their wellbeing. By exploring their mental health and neurodivergent conditions, they develop practical strategies and confidence that support learning, relationships, and everyday life. These skills empower them to thrive, both in education and beyond.
Learning to Achieve
We understand that each young person’s goals are as unique as they are. We work alongside them to help achieve these goals, monitoring, adapting, and encouraging throughout the process. We celebrate successes and navigate challenges together, equipping our students with skills they can carry forward on their learning journey, wherever it may take them.