Tutors for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
Through personalised sessions tailored to the child's strengths and interests, tutors can create a safe environment conducive to learning and growth, enhancing motivation and engagement.
What Does SEMH Stand For and What Does it Really Mean?
SEMH stands for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health. It’s a term used in education to refer to the range of difficulties and conditions that affect children and young people’s social, emotional, and mental well-being. SEMH issues can include behavioural problems, emotional difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and more.
Would a Tutor Help My Child with SEMH?
Establishing a trusting bond with a tutor is pivotal. Through personalised sessions tailored to the child’s strengths and interests, tutors can create a safe environment conducive to learning and growth, enhancing motivation and engagement.
Find a tutor to suit your needs
Qualified Tutors Specialising in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
Our SEMH‑specialist tutors understand that learning is deeply connected to how a child feels. Many children with social, emotional, and mental health needs benefit from working with a tutor who can stay calm, predictable, and attuned to their emotional state. Our tutors focus on building trust first, using steady routines, gentle communication, and a relational approach that helps children feel grounded before they begin learning.
We take time to understand each child’s triggers, strengths, and preferred ways of communicating, ensuring sessions feel safe, trauma-informed, and manageable. With the right support, children with SEMH needs can re‑engage with learning at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.
Meet our tutors
Matt B
Bournemouth, Dorset
I use a kinaesthetic approach - maximising a hands-on approach to learning so the task is tangible and visual.”
Matt B
Bournemouth, Dorset
Primary school teacher in an SEMH setting, supporting children with a range of needs, including PDA, Autism, ADHD, and more.
Age Range:
7-14
Availability:
In Person
Online
Rate:
£110 per hour
Ariana
Ealing, London
Involving the child in their learning journey is essential to help them feel empowered and increase their self-esteem.”
Ariana
Ealing, London
I possess a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and have worked as an Assistant Psychologist and SEND teacher, gaining experience with neurodivergent children.
Age Range:
5-11
Availability:
In Person
Online
Rate:
£120 per hour
Sophie V
East Sussex and surrounding areas, London (please enquire)
My students are the key stakeholder in their education, and I empower them to discover what and how they’d like to learn.”
Sophie V
East Sussex and surrounding areas, London (please enquire)
Autism Consultant, advising and training those in the public sector in supporting neurodivergent individuals, with 8 years teaching experience in Primary, University and Outdoor/Forest education.
Age Range:
5-16
Availability:
In Person
Online
Rate:
£110 per hour
How Can I Support a Child with SEMH?
Parents can also support their child’s SEMH by focusing on building trust, educating themselves about SEMH, teaching coping mechanisms, fostering social skills, maintaining routines, celebrating achievements, and seeking professional assistance when necessary. Cultivating a nurturing home environment is crucial for a child’s overall well-being.
By combining the support of one-to-one tutoring with parental guidance and understanding, children with SEMH can embark on a journey toward improved social, emotional, and mental well-being.
If you need more help to support your child with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), book a FREE consultation or contact our experienced team:
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