STUDENT JOURNEY
For some neurodiverse students, online learning – like remote work in the modern world – provides the best environment for success. Our National Online School, offers long-term support for students from Key Stage 2 through their GCSE’s and into NOS College, including BTEC’s and A Level’s.
Our personalised approach ensures that every student receives specialist teaching, therapeutic interventions and a structured learning pathway, helping them achieve their full potential in a setting that works for them.
support reintergration
Our Short-Term Student Journey provides targeted support to help SEND students successfully re-engage with education. We work closely with schools, LA’s or other education providers to:
Increase Attendance
Providing a structured, supportive environment to rebuild confidence and engagement.
Reduce Exclusions
Offering therapeutic interventions to address behavioural and emotional challenges.
Deliver Psychoeducation
Equipping students with self-regulation strategies and resilience for long-term success.
Support Reintegration
Preparing students to transition back into mainstream education with the skills they need to thrive.
Our 12-Week Psychoeducation Programme
All students begin at our National Online School with our RISE programme, a 12-week psychoeducation intervention designed to increase attendance, re-engage SEND students and support reintegration into mainstream education.Â
A longside core subjects like English, Maths, and Science, students develop self-awareness, self-regulation and social skills, addressing emotional and behavioural barriers to learning.
Pastoral SupporT
We provide comprehensive pastoral support to ensure every student feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed. Our dedicated pastoral team, including SEND specialists, clinicians and family support workers, offers personalised guidance to help students navigate academic and emotional challenges.
Through regular check-ins, mentoring and wellbeing interventions, we foster resilience, confidence and positive engagement in learning. Our holistic approach ensures that students receive the support they need to thrive both academically and emotionally, creating a nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential.
first 12 weeks
supporting your start at the national online school
Each student joining our National Online School will begin with an additional RISE programme which supports the settling and regulating of students into their new learning environment.
Find out more about RISE Psychoeducation
12 weeks plus
progress into project-based learning
Students will continue to receive universal and targeted group therapy support. RISE on your timetable will, when ready, become project-based learning – these are group activities focusing on student led and teacher supported projects.
Read more about Project Based Learning
Positive Journey of Change
Our Positive Journey of Change programme recognises that every student’s path is unique – some may have a spiky profile and progress may not always be linear. However, our goal remains the same: to guide each student toward greater independence and preparedness for their next steps in life.
Through this programme, we empower students to build confidence, overcome social isolation and develop the skills needed to transition successfully into further education, training, or employment. No matter their journey, we are committed to supporting them in achieving their full potential and leading fulfilling lives.
Social Isolation
For children and young people with special educational needs, previous learning experiences may have led to feelings of social isolation due to negative labelling or exclusion. We provide online schooling for special needs students in a supportive environment where they can overcome these challenges and build meaningful connections.
Healthy Dependence
Upon joining our online school, students embark on a journey of trust and self-belief. Each student is paired with a dedicated Pastoral Form Tutor and Subject Teachers who support them in developing healthy relationships and self-confidence. This enables them to start believing in themselves and their abilities.
Inter Depenence
Through a comprehensive assessment process, we identify students’ strengths, talents and interests, crafting tailored learning plans overseen by our leadership and clinical team. Our goal is to transition students into a full-time education programme, encouraging independence while ensuring ongoing support.
Independence
Every student’s journey to independence is unique, whether it involves overcoming social isolation, developing healthy dependencies, or redefining perceptions of self. Our goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in mainstream education, training or employment.
Everything about National Online School is tailored to meet the needs of every child with SEND, from the carefully planned timetable, designed to avoid visual sensory overload, to the engaging daily lessons. They are amazing when it comes to providing a safe, happy, understanding, and caring education to our son.
National Online School Parent
destinations
Discover where our student’s journeys have led following their time with us at the National Online School.