SEND Success Stories

What happens when a young person is finally seen.

These are not testimonials we wrote for marketing. They’re letters, quotes and journeys from the families and students we’ve walked alongside.

From non-verbal at 17 to Plymouth University, studying fine art.

Nikki came to us 2 years ago at the age of 17, she had not been in mainstream education for 4 years and had experienced a lot of school trauma previously. When she arrived with us she wouldn’t make eye contact or talk to anyone, she just sat with paper...

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In their own words

“I always knew I was creative. I had no idea just how creative I could be.”

— R, age 14, autistic · Joined September 2024

“I used to be in mainstream school until Year 8, but it was really overwhelming and made me feel invisible. I wasn’t learning much and felt like I couldn’t cope anymore.”

On where she started

“Every day I come to Be Creative, I feel excited. The space is safe and calm. If I get overwhelmed, they notice straight away. If I hadn’t come here, I honestly don’t think I’d have any friends.”

On where she is now

R is now working on a large acrylic-on-wood piece called UNA — a galaxy goddess holding a black hole above her head. She also helps mentor younger students who arrive at our sister site, Acrewood, struggling the way she once did.

“I was worried D’s anxiety wouldn’t allow him to embrace the sessions. Now when I drop him off he runs in excited. He has found his voice and gained confidence not only with creativity but in school and at home. Every child should have access to a resource like Be Creative — it’s a hidden gem.”

Parent of D

“Emma is incredibly compassionate, talented and professional. She connects to the child on a level that most other providers were struggling with.”

SEND Lead, on a Year 4 girl unable to attend mainstream school

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