Our services

We work alongside schools, virtual schools and Local Authorities to support children with SEMH — those referred by their local authority.

Providing the right support for young people

Our assistance is tailored to address such challenges by providing a consistent, supportive presence in their lives. Our specialised support ensures the safeguarding of children and provides access to:

  • Stable educational support

  • Emotional and social guidance

  • Personalised care

Through our education and wellbeing programmes, we contribute to their overall wellbeing and development.

Attendance is an important measure of how engaged a young person is. Our success can be seen in the table below.

Attendance % at mainstream

Attendance % at OCEM

0%

Student A

Student B

5%

82%

53%

39%

Student C

48%

Student D

100%

83%

Our Programmes

OCEM collaborates closely with schools and leaders to develop a tailor-made approach. This approach is designed to help young people bridge the gap in both their academic performance and attendance. We have a variety of education and wellbeing programmes to cover learners’ needs.

Boxall nurture programme

A nurturing assessment followed by a bespoke programme to assist and complement our tutoring following the Boxall nurture programme, as promoted and supported by the National Nurture Network. It provides information regarding a pupil’s strengths difficulties which could affect their learning.

Centre-based or group-based 1:1 tuition

Centre-based or group-based 1:1 tuition supports students in gaining nationally recognised accreditation, including the Functional Skills and Arts Awards. Our tutors work closely with each child, applying a range of teaching methods to enhance their understanding of core curriculum skills.

Live learning online

Our online Microsoft-based curriculum is developed for each individual alongside our partner organisation — an Ofsted-rated outstanding SEMH school based in East London. The Microsoft-based framework not only ensures a seamless and user-friendly experience but also provides a robust and versatile platform for a wide range of educational activities. 

1:1 face-to-face tuition

This programme offers face-to-face tuition and mentoring designed for students struggling in a mainstream setting. We apply a strong emphasis on mentoring while working on improving core curriculum skills. Students not only improve their academic performance but also develop the tools needed to navigate challenges and succeed in various aspects of life.

Flexible tuition for children with SEMH

Our specialised team liaises with virtual schools, offering support children with SEMH (those being supported by their Local Authority) and young people across London and the Home Counties. This collaborative approach allows us to create a customised and adaptable learning experience that accommodates the individual needs and learning styles of each child.

Holiday respite

Our holiday respite programme offers educational-based activities during school breaks to keep young people engaged and challenged in interesting ways to benefit their learning. This programme is an opportunity for young people with SEMH to explore, learn and discover their potential in a fun and supportive environment.

Pricing for each of these programmes is available upon request.

Our testimonials highlight the transformative impact of our services in action. Each case study shows our commitment to delivering tailored solutions and fostering positive outcomes for the holistic development of every child under our care.

View them here.

Testimonials

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FAQs

Read our FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions about OCEM services. 

  • We cater for children and young people who are struggling in mainstream education or are not able to attend mainstream education.

  • No, we are an Outreach Tutoring provision. 

  • We cover all aspects of the curriculum including Maths, English, PE, Science, Art, Music, etc. Tailored to each young person’s individual needs in accordance with their individual plans.

  • We run a variety of different programmes to meet the needs of students struggling with education or attendance. Learn more here.

  • We have a very robust Safeguarding Policy and associated policies which can be found on our policy page.

  • We provide progress report updates every month per each Local Authority and School guidelines and requirements. We also send end of term and end of year reports. We are happy to discuss any pupil's progress throughout the week.

  • Our DSL is Euan MacDonald – EMacdonald@omegaeducation.org.uk and our Deputy DSL is Janine Pearce – JPearce@omegaeducation.org.uk

  • We make every effort to contact the parents/carers first by telephone. We will then attend the students home address to check on their wellbeing. If a student has not been seen by us in person at the provision, we will make every effort to see them in person. We will always report this to the school and/or Local Authority.

  • We do not use physical restraint. We manage challenging behaviour in accordance with our Managing Challenging Behaviour Policy and Managing Conflict Policy. We also use a range of de-escalation techniques to de-escalate a challenging situation.

  • If a student cannot be located for whatever reason, we allow 15 minutes for the student to return and then, if they haven’t returned, we manage the situation following the provision of the ‘Missing Child policy’.

  • No, we believe students thrive in consistent and steady environments, students will have a base and consistent location, we do not move students during a programme to another location. 

  • No, students can wear their own clothes, as long as they are appropriately dressed.