About Me
I am an Independent Alternative Provision & EOTAS Provider (1:1) with over nine years’ experience supporting children, young people, and adults with SEN, SEMH, school avoidance, and complex needs. I deliver structured, personalised one-to-one education placements for learners who are unable to access mainstream education, working in partnership with schools, local authorities, and families.
I specialise in providing Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) and alternative provision placements for learners who may be out of education due to anxiety, exclusion, medical needs, or complex circumstances. My provision focuses on re-engagement with learning, emotional regulation, confidence building, and academic progress, with the aim of supporting reintegration into education or longer-term personalised pathways where appropriate.
Hello, I’m Belinda, the founder of Pathways Solutions. I have over nine years of hands-on experience delivering learner-centred education across specialist colleges, mainstream schools, supported living environments, and alternative provision settings. I have worked with learners with a wide range of learning, communication, and emotional needs, adapting provision to ensure education is accessible, safe, and meaningful.
I am deeply passionate about creating safe, meaningful, and empowering learning opportunities. My work is guided by respect, patience, and the belief that every learner can thrive when education is adapted to meet them where they are.
I have extensive experience working with learners with:
I have extensive experience supporting learners placed in one-to-one Alternative Provision and EOTAS settings, including those with the following needs:
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Autism & social communication needs
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ADHD and attention difficulties
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Non-verbal communication needs
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Speech, language & communication difficulties
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Moderate to severe learning difficulties
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Emotional regulation challenges
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Sensory processing needs
I am also trained in Makaton, sensory-based learning strategies, and assistive communication tools.
My Approach
My approach is learner-centred, structured, and trauma-informed, designed to support learners who are unable to access mainstream education due to SEN, SEMH needs, anxiety, exclusion, or complex circumstances.
I deliver personalised one-to-one Alternative Provision and EOTAS placements, built around each learner’s strengths, needs, and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes where applicable. Provision is carefully planned to support re-engagement with learning, emotional regulation, confidence building, and academic progress, with the aim of reintegration into education or progression into an appropriate longer-term pathway.
My approach includes:
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Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) tailored to each learner’s needs, outcomes, and EHCP targets where applicable
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Structured, visual, sensory, and practical learning strategies to support engagement and regulation
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ICT-based communication tools, including iPads and assistive technology, to support access to learning
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Consistent routines to build confidence, emotional safety, and independence
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Emotional regulation and SEMH support, including role-play, real-life scenarios, and de-escalation strategies
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Regular communication with families and professionals to ensure consistency, monitoring, and progress
I place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, positive behaviour support, and wellbeing, ensuring learners feel understood, supported, and able to succeed at their own pace. My approach is flexible while remaining accountable, structured, and outcome-focused.
What I Offer
I provide flexible, personalised one-to-one sessions covering:
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I work in partnership with schools, local authorities and, commissioning teams
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I deliver structured one-to-one Alternative Provision and EOTAS placements
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Provisions is offered on a referral only basis for leareners unable to access mainstream education
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English & Maths (Entry Levels to Functional Skills)
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Communication and interaction skills
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Life skills & independence training
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Support for behaviour, emotions and self-regulation
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Specialist tutoring for non-verbal learners
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Makaton learning sessions
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Preparation for adulthood skills
My Qualifications
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Level 5 Diploma (Education &/or Health and Social Care)
Provides a strong foundation in teaching, learning support, and understanding complex needs, enabling me to design and deliver high-quality, learner-centred tutoring.
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Autism Awareness & Attention Training
Equips me with strategies to support autistic learners, including attention-building techniques, sensory-friendly approaches, and personalised communication methods.
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Makaton Training
Enables me to support non-verbal or minimally verbal learners through signs, symbols, and speech to enhance communication, understanding, and engagement.
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Team Teach (Positive Behaviour Support)
Gives me practical tools for de-escalation, positive behaviour management, and creating safe, calm learning environments for learners with SEMH or behavioural needs.
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First Aid Training
Ensures I can respond safely and confidently in emergencies, supporting the wellbeing of all learners during in-person sessions.
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Safeguarding Children (Level 2/3)
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Prevent Duty Training
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GDPR & Data Protection
All training is regularly refreshed and aligned with safeguarding, SEND, and alternative provision requirements.
