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Creative Tutoring
At Thrive, I offer personalised creative tutoring for children in Oxfordshire, conveniently located near Witney. Specialising in alternative provision and one-to-one tutoring, I work with children of all abilities from KS2 through to KS5 - meeting every learner exactly where they are.
With over 16 years of teaching experience across secondary and sixth form education, and a Master's in Advanced Educational Practice, specialising in SEN, I am deeply committed to nurturing creativity, building confidence, and inspiring a genuine love of learning in every child I work with.
I believe every child has a creative spark waiting to be unleashed. My sessions are thoughtfully tailored to each child's individual interests, hobbies, and passions creating a space where they feel truly seen and heard. Through creative outcomes that reflect their personality and emotions, I help children develop self-belief, find their voice, and discover a meaningful outlet for expression and communication.
Special Educational Needs Support
With a focus on alternative provision, I specialise in tailoring my approach to meet the needs of children with special educational needs. My one-to-one tutoring ensures personalised attention, enabling each child to thrive in a supportive, friendly environment.
Textiles and Design Technology
Textiles and Design technology sessions aim to inspire young minds through hands-on projects that combine creativity with technical skills. Students learn to work with various materials and tools, enhancing their problem-solving abilities and fostering innovation.
Art & Design Tutoring
Engaging art sessions for children that encourages creativity, imagination and self-expression. Sessions are designed to nurture each child’s ideas while also helping them develop essential artistic skills.
For some children, expressing themselves verbally can be challenging. Using art as a creative outlet can provide a powerful and supportive way for them to communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Approach to Learning
I believe in a nurturing and inclusive approach to education. With over sixteen years of teaching experience, I value each child’s individual learning style, particularly for those with special educational needs.
My aim is to create a safe and inspiring environment where children feel confident to explore their creativity. Through supportive and engaging teaching, I encourage a love of art and design technology while helping students build confidence and reach their full potential.
Therapy
Neuro Developmental Delay Therapy
I offer Neurological Developmental Delay (NDD) therapy, located near Witney in Oxfordshire. This gentle, evidence-informed approach targets the development of the central nervous system and supports the integration of retained primitive reflexes, which, when left unaddressed, can continue to affect a child's development well into adulthood.
NDD therapy is completely non-invasive and takes just a few minutes each day. It works through a combination of tactile skin stimulation and gentle, repetitive movements that mimic the natural sensations experienced in the womb and the developmental movements of a baby's first year of life - helping the body and brain complete the developmental steps they may have missed. Find out more about each reflex.
Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation
I have been trained by Johansen to provide Individualised Auditory Stimulation programmes, which provide a specialised, personalised music programme designed to support children and adults experiencing speech and language delays, reading and writing difficulties, and auditory processing challenges.
This tailored programme helps the brain learn to process sound more efficiently, opening doors to greater confidence in communication, literacy, and learning.
I work with children and adults with a wide range of SEND needs, including:
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- ADHD
- Speech and language difficulties
- Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- Auditory processing difficulties
This route of therapy provides specialist support that makes a lasting difference. Find out more by visiting the Johansen website.
The Face Behind Thrive Neuro Studio
Hi, I'm Alice and supporting children to learn, grow and flourish is what I love to do. With a particular passion for neurodevelopment and special educational needs (SEN), I've spent my career finding new and meaningful ways to help young people thrive.
My Background in Education
I bring over 16 years of experience in education, having held leadership roles including Head of Year and Head of Design Technology. My career began in the creative world after graduating with a BA (Hons) in Textile Design from Nottingham Trent University, I worked as a textiles designer specialising in children's fashion before following my passion for working with young people into teaching.
During my time in the classroom, I completed a Master's degree in Advanced Educational Practice at University College London (2018), specialising in SEND for my final thesis - deepening my understanding of the challenges many children face and the difference the right support can make.
My Journey into Therapy
My path into neuro developmental delay therapy began close to home with my own two children.
My daughter was struggling in the classroom environment. The demands placed on her led to anxiety, shyness, emotional immaturity and behavioural challenges. My son's experience looked very different on the surface because he was able to mask his difficulties at school but at home he was dysregulated, emotionally overwhelmed and frequently distressed.
After having them both assessed for retained primitive reflexes, they each followed tailored programmes combining skin stimulation, movement and Johansen IAS. The difference it made to their lives was truly remarkable. They are now happy, confident and genuinely thriving at school and at home.
It was witnessing that transformation that inspired me to train as a therapist myself, so I could offer the same life-changing support to other children and families.
My Therapy Training
I trained with Jo Rodhouse Neuro Developmental Therapy - a highly respected practitioner with over 17 years of experience. I am also a trained Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation (JIAS) provider and I have completed the INPP Schools' Programme training.
My approach is always gentle, non-invasive and tailored to each individual child, helping them build the foundations they need for learning, confidence and overall wellbeing.
I am situated near Witney in Oxford, however, I also deliver therapy remotely.
Contact Us
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Location
Contact
Opening Hours
Freeland, Oxford
07851197374
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm