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Bespoke tutoring · Holywood, Northern Ireland · KS1–4 · SEAG

Learning that
adapts to you.

Qualified specialist teachers with three decades of SEN, safeguarding and pastoral experience — supporting KS1–4, SEAG, EBSNA and home-educated learners in a sensory-friendly Holywood space.


Why choose us?

Inclusive, calm, curriculum-aligned.

Adapt Learning NI is run by two professional, highly skilled teachers with over two decades experience each working in classrooms in mainstream schools. We have a combined 27 years of whole school leadership experience in SEN, safeguarding, child protection and whole school pastoral care. We have a passion for flexible, tailored and accessible learning that gives every child the chance to thrive and succeed.

46
years combined teaching experience
27
years senior leadership in SEN & safeguarding
1:1
or small group — never bigger
KS1–4
curriculum-aligned, fully adapted
  • Qualified teachers

    PGCE-qualified, 46 years in mainstream classrooms.

  • SEN specialists

    Whole-school SEN leadership; IBCCES Cognitive Specialist.

  • Safeguarding trained

    Both Designated Teachers for safeguarding and child protection.

  • Senior leaders

    Assistant Principal and pastoral leadership roles, here and abroad.

  • Counselling and coaching

    Diploma in Counselling; accredited coaching qualification.

  • Local and in person

    Sensory-friendly rooms at 136 High Street, Holywood.

Meet Neal and Darina

What we offer

All services

P.6/7

SEAG Transfer Test

Confident, structured preparation in maths, English, and verbal & non-verbal reasoning.

KS3

Key Stage 3 Literacy & Numeracy

Building skills, knowledge and confidence 1:1 or in small groups

Specialist Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance Support

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance Support

Empathetic tuition for school non-attenders — confidence first, results second.

What parents say

“I have been absolutely delighted with the support my 10-year-old daughter has received from Adapt NI as she prepares for her upcoming SEAG exam. From the very beginning, they have been brilliant at building her confidence while developing her skills in the essential areas she needs most. Her tutor is encouraging, patient and really understands how to get the best out of children. I’ve seen a genuine improvement not only in my daughter’s academic skills, but also in how she approaches exams, and I couldn’t be happier with the progress she has made.”

ParentSEAG Transfer Test preparation

Where we are

Tutoring in Holywood, Northern Ireland.

Sessions take place in person at our sensory-friendly rooms on Holywood High Street.

Adapt Learning NI136 High StreetHolywood, BT18 9HWMon–Thu 4:30pm–8:30pm · Fri 4:30pm–6:30pm · Sat 1pm–4pmnealadaptlearningNI@outlook.com

Our approach

Every learner brings something different to the room. Our job is to meet them there — calmly, inclusively, and without ever rushing the work that matters.
Read about how we teach

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