Neurodivergent Educational Support and Tutoring
Support, learning and community for neurodivergent young people and home educating families, in Pembrokeshire and online.
How NEST can help
There are three ways to be part of NEST, so you can choose whatever fits your family.
A NEST place
A small, personal place for your child, with their own learning in our online classroom, daily support from me, 1:1 tutoring, Together Days each week in term time and the holidays, and AQA Unit Awards all included.
AQA Unit Awards Hub
Real AQA certificates for learning about the things your young person loves, open to home educating families anywhere. You don’t need a NEST place to join.
Resources and guides
Interest led booklets for young people and free guides for parents, ready to download and use at home.
About Me
I’m Michelle, a qualified teacher, former ALNCo, former lead of two independent SEN schools and a Level 7 Educational Assessor, with around 30 years of experience supporting young people. I’m also a parent who has been exactly where you are.
If your child is neurodivergent, finding school too much, or waiting for an assessment, and the support out there doesn’t feel like enough, I understand how exhausting that can be. I’m not affiliated to any school or local authority, so your child’s best interests always come first.
My Services
Support, advice, tutoring, assessments and more
Learning with NEST
Every child with a NEST place has learning set just for them in our online classroom, matched to their level and interests, from primary to GCSE, with online support from me each day and bespoke 1:1 tutoring.
Home-ed planning
If your child is not attending school and you need support or any guidance at all in home education, I can help.
If you’re new to home ed I can support you to find your feet in a way that suits your child – and you. Or I can help if you just feel a little lost along the way, or just need some reassurance.
Support for parents
Parents are the experts in their own children. Sometimes it can feel lonely and sometimes you don’t feel listened to. I am here for you.
Exam Access Arrangements
As a qualified assessor, if appropriate I can assess for necessary exam Access Arrangements with particular…
Self-esteem and confidence building
The support packages I offer have a strong focus on enhancing the mental health and self-esteem of children and young people…
Online support, wherever you live
You don’t have to live in Pembrokeshire to work with NEST. I offer online support to families wherever they live, including guidance, advice and help with ALN paperwork.
What parents say
“My daughter has been attending NEST, a group run by the wonderful Michelle, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about the experience. NEST is a safe, inclusive, and fun space designed especially for neurodiverse children who have found mainstream school environments challenging. Since joining, I’ve seen such positive changes in her. She looks forward to the sessions, is learning in engaging and creative ways, and, most importantly, her confidence is steadily growing.”
Nai, parent
“My daughter is a different person since going to Nest. She now has a social life and is growing in confidence. Michelle is magic with special needs kids. This community supports parents too as we share our struggles. Life saver.”
Jane, parent
