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Why homeschool tutoring is an excellent option for ADHD learners

Here at Lionheart Education, we understand the needs of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and that homeschooling a child with ADHD can be both challenging and rewarding. We often find that the children we work with are both bright and curious, yet a traditional classroom setting is not geared in a way to allow this intellectual ability to shine as it should.

Many children with ADHD find classrooms hard to manage rather than difficulty with the topic itself, and Lionheart tutors work to build focus on tasks in a way that’s completely adapted to your child’s style of learning and attention span.

Even though it may be called ‘attention deficit’, we find that when an ADHD child really enjoys a topic, they can maintain their focus for extended periods of time, so that’s why it’s our job to make education come to life. Away from lessons that drag on and on, excessive background noise, and crowded rooms, a homeschooled ADHD child can thrive with the right one-to-one support, whether it’s online or in-person.

Families that are just beginning to explore homeschooling for ADHD in the UK come to Lionheart Education after repeated issues with mainstream schooling, and we can help whatever stage of the journey you are at. Discover our how to start homeschooling guide and get in touch with the team here at Lionheart to discuss ADHD homeschooling assistance.

ADHD teaching strategies our tutors use

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Oftentimes, it’s not the subject material itself that presents a problem for children with ADHD, but the way in which the teaching is delivered. Lionheart Education tutors never lower academic expectations for our students, but instead make each lesson more accessible and keep them engaged from start to finish so they get maximum benefits. We use a variety of teaching techniques to reduce friction and allow children to absorb the learning material.

 

  • We offer multi-sensory teaching so that the same idea can be expressed in a range of ways to maintain attention.
  • Tutors create familiar routines with each session, giving each lesson a clear objective with manageable tasks. 
  • All key steps are written down, whether learning online or in-person, reinforced by explanations to keep things simple. 
  • Timed tasks can make learning less overwhelming, and students hold their attention much better in short bursts.
  • Feedback is given immediately, and lots of encouragement is given at every step of the session for fast correction.
  • As ADHD children are able to hyperfocus on tasks, we use this superpower to their advantage in order to build subject depth and breadth.
  • Movement breaks in ADHD learning are built into the timetable so they never feel overwhelmed with long periods sat down.

Our tutors use these teaching strategies for ADHD and many more to get the very best out of your child in every session for visible, measurable progress.

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The reality many families face

We find that many families who come to Lionheart Education for homeschooling help with ADHD children are often trying to balance multiple issues related to ADHD, including school refusal, homework difficulties, anxiety around school, as well as autism or working with an EHCP.

With so many moving parts, we start each interaction with an assessment and a chat with the family and your child to get the bigger picture rather than creating a one-size-fits-all plan.

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How we support your next steps

ADHD school refusal for homeschooling gives the student an academic base to work from while the family decides on the next steps, such as part-school/part-homeschool, full reintegration, or a specialist placement. We offer school refusal support for families, especially when ADHD anxiety and school refusal are issues.

Where there are wider special educational needs, we aim to work in line with the SEND Code of Practice 0–25 with a tailored ADHD EHCP homeschool arrangement that coordinates with other professionals in the family’s life. Whether it’s homeschooling for ADHD with autism, homeschooling for ADHD with dyslexia, or an ADHD twice-exceptional homeschool pathway, Lionheart Education offers the correct level of support so your child can achieve their potential.

What a Lionheart Education ADHD homeschooling programme looks like

How we begin

Every interaction for homeschooling plans begins with an assessment of the current age, stage, and position of the child, as well as the family's wider needs. We listen carefully to your concerns, create an attention profile of your child, look into the school history and subject performance, as well as discuss long-term educational aims.

What we can provide

Lionheart Education can provide everything you need, from a single-subject tutor to support their learning to a full ADHD home education in the UK programme. The Lionheart ADHD homeschool route can perform as a subject-specialist tutor in one or multiple subjects at any age, timetable coordinator, and executive-function coach to deliver whatever you need. Lessons can take place in-person at our Lionheart School London located in W14, at your family home in London, or even online if it's more convenient for you.

Junior school age

For pupils of junior school age, we can provide full support for literacy and numeracy.

ADHD teenagers

If you're homeschooling an ADHD teenager, we can give GCSE and A-Level assistance built around your family and their personality. A tutor for an ADHD teenager can provide the subject depth delivered in a way that suits their learning abilities, and if you require it, our tutors can build a full homeschool curriculum for ADHD children adapted to them.

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A comprehensive ADHD homeschooling support plan

Lionheart Education provides a high level of education for ADHD children, and while we do not offer diagnosis or clinical treatment, we can work within the wider framework to offer a comprehensive solution to homeschool, whether as part of an EHCP or not. We can direct families to a wide variety of support resources, including:

Frequently asked questions

  • Is homeschooling for ADHD as effective as mainstream school?

    Without the demands of a classroom that ADHD learners can find particularly difficult, homeschooling can allow for a reduction in stimulus so concentration is improved. With a flexible pace that adapts to them, and a structured timetable that allows them to meet and exceed their academic ambitions, homeschooling for ADHD children lets them learn in the way they find most accessible.

  • How do Lionheart Education tutors teach ADHD students differently?

    Lionheart Education tutors use a variety of tried-and-tested techniques when working with children who have ADHD. This includes shorter, more focused block sessions, frequent breaks to recharge, spoken explanations and one-to-one interaction for immediate feedback. Tuition for ADHD children is always tailored to the pupil’s age and ability for continued success.

  • Do you support children with ADHD plus other conditions?

    Yes, our tutors are familiar with a range of co-occurring profiles with ADHD including autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and anxiety, as well as gifted children with a high learning potential. Lionheart Education matches tutors with the child’s unique learning abilities and builds a holistic programme that takes into account the specific needs of children with ADHD and other additional needs.

  • Do you support children with ADHD and an EHCP?

    We understand the importance of an EHCP, and Lionheart Education tutors aim to work in line with it wherever possible, contributing information for reviews and coordinating with the child’s wider professional network if necessary. All programmes of study are tailored to your child’s age and ability level, and we take into account the advice of professionals to support the child’s educational aims.

  • Can ADHD students sit GCSEs and A-Levels through homeschooling?

    Being out of school doesn’t mean that ADHD students can’t take their exams, and Lionheart Education provides for this aspect with our own exam centre at Lionheart School London. Our tutors will help students to work towards their examinations, and in many cases it’s possible for gifted ADHD students to take their GCSEs and A-Levels when they are ready, even before they reach Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13.

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