ABOUT US
Founded by Emma Pinnock, The Essential Education Group is a collective of support for schools, organisations and families who are supporting and living with special educational needs.
The Essential Education Group delivers a range of SEND services which include training, consultancy and assessments, which are all geared towards supporting the neurodiverse individual directly or through those who support them.
Our Vision
The Essential Education Group has the vision to have a national impact on special educational needs and autism specific services and training, whilst positively impacting the learning and lived experience of neurodiverse individuals.
Our Mission
The Essential Education Group achieves this by providing high quality therapeutic services and bespoke support to individuals and families, whilst further equipping the education system and person centered organisations to support neurodiversity more effectively, through training and consultancy.
Our Values
We strive ourselves on supporting lifelong opportunities for neurodiverse people, innovative thinking and practice, person-centred and well researched approaches. We value the voice of all our stakeholders which enables us to be holistic and thoughtful in our practice.
Latest News, Articles and Announcements
SEND White Paper, Has It Gone Far Enough?
The SEND White Paper is still in consultation, and that matters. What we are reading is not a finished policy, but a direction of travel. There is aspiration here. Talk of early...
Sensory Processing & SEND: Impact on Learning
If your child ever melts down over socks, hates noisy places, or seems to “overreact” to everyday situations, you’re not alone. For many children with SEND (Special Educational...
EHCPs: What’s the future?
For many families, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have been a lifeline. They secure vital support and give clarity in a confusing system. For schools, EHCPs provide a...
The Future of SEND: Key Changes
The SEND system in the UK is under serious pressure. Schools, teachers, and parents are all feeling the strain. Most importantly, children who need extra support aren’t always...
Autism and mainstream settings
Inclusive education in schools means ensuring all children no matter their differences, get the same opportunities to learn and grow. However, despite some schools trying hard to...
Do Autistic people have empathy?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference which presents in many ways. Autism can impact social interactions, communication, and behaviour. A common misconception about autism is...
