West Norwood

Our Director of Teaching & Learning, Andrea Redman, is a specialist in developing and supporting children, encouraging success however difficult and desperate the circumstances. She has experience with special educational needs and behavioural problems of all kinds and has taught for over 20 years in local schools. The decision to develop this Centre came from a desire and determination to support children who are not succeeding, for whatever reason, within the school system. Students with dyspraxia, dyslexia or other difficulties are more than welcome at West Norwood.

Centre Director Phil Redman has worked in education for over 35 years. Having recently taken early retirement from his position as ICT Strategy Manager supporting schools in Lambeth, Phil is taking a more active role in the Centre.

We also have working with us a Maths and Science specialist for two evenings a week and on Saturday afternoons.

Andrea says, “I want my students to feel confident that they can succeed and to enjoy the process of learning. Positive thinking is a powerful force all children should feel. I was reminded by a past pupil that I had taught them that the sky was the limit, as a University student now he wanted me to know that he and others had succeeded because of my faith in them.”

A thorough assessment to start with means children are placed accurately onto the scheme so their needs can be catered for. Students work on individualised programmes in small groups. They have opportunities to learn and practise skills, progressing when they are ready. We have supportive teachers and learning materials including specially designed computer programs and worksheets appropriate to their level.