SERVICES
Small group sessions, parent forums, and expert talks - all designed to support your child’s unique journey. Held at The Old Bakery, Horsforth.
How to book
Sessions Available
Call or email Elizabeth
We handle all bookings personally to give every child a tailored start.
Email: elizabeth@thedearacademy.com
Phone: 07777 182 444
Get in touch to discuss your child’s needs and secure their place today.
Price and packages
10 week block - £200
Package price £20 per session
This price includes:
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Hour long, bespoke, play based learning sessions
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Mixed age group sessions (4-7, 8-11 and 12-16)
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Limited group size of 10
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Parent and child sessions several times a year
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Regular parent forums to discuss topics related to the sessions
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Talks by Elizabeth and guest speakers on childhood development and learning
Location:
The Old Bakery (also known as Dorial House), New Rd Side, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4QD
New: One-to-One and Group Tuition Available
In addition to our group sessions, we now offer:
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One-to-one tuition for children who may benefit from focused, personalised support, tailored to not only academic subjects but also characteristics such as enjoyment, self-confidence, and a sense of self.
These sessions can be arranged at your home at mutually convenient times.
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Small group tuition tailored to age, needs, and learning goals
Please note:
A minimum 10-week commitment is recommended for any noticeable change in characteristics. Once you’ve booked a spot, it’s yours until you decide to cancel.
If your child has additional needs and would benefit from a smaller group, please contact me directly at elizabeth@thedearacademy.com
If you would like siblings to attend together, even across different age groups, please email me to discuss further: elizabeth@thedearacademy.com
Let’s Talk:
Every child is unique. Let’s find the right fit together. Contact Elizabeth today to discuss your child’s needs and book a place.
Email: elizabeth@thedearacademy.com
Phone: 07777 182 444
Sessions
Bespoke Play-Based Learning Sessions (Ages 4–16)
Working in small mixed aged groups, children choose challenges which excite them using a variety of resources.
Guided by their interests, the children will repeatedly move through the learning line, being supported by an experienced practitioner and their peer group.
Through this process, they develop key learning skills and self-belief. Each child becomes the best learner they can be, laying strong foundations for all future learning.
Parent and Child Sessions
Attending a session with your child every ten weeks, you will hear about your child's learning and development journey, their strengths, areas of improvement and their next steps. This is an opportunity for celebration with a wider audience.
Parent Forums and Talks on Child Development
Our monthly Parent Forums offer a relaxed and supportive space for parents to connect, share, and learn together. Held in a friendly, informal pub setting during the evening, these sessions are included in your package and are a great way to explore how to support your child’s learning and wellbeing at home.
Led by an experienced practitioner from The Dear Academy, the forums are open, non-judgmental, and often filled with laughter as well as meaningful conversations. Parents regularly tell us how valuable - and enjoyable - these evenings are.
In addition to the forums, Elizabeth (and occasionally guest educationalists or wellbeing experts) will host talks on child development, covering a range of topics that deepen your understanding of our approach and the positive impact it has on the children and families in our community.
Children With Additional Needs
SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
Whilst this approach is important for all learners, children with additional needs make fantastic progress.
Children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and attachment disorder have all benefitted massively from this approach. They are supported to develop a positive sense of self, along with a growing sense of safety and control over their world.
The education system can often feel like trying to fit square pegs into round holes. At The Dear Academy, we value individuality and support each child in working through their own unique learning journey - developing their own learning characteristics and overall wellbeing.
If your child has additional needs and you feel they need a different session to the groups of ten, please contact me directly: elizabeth@thedearacademy.com
10 week courses
Availability
May – August 2025
Saturday:
2pm - 3pm | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | 5pm - 6pm
September 2025
Thursday:
3.30pm - 4.30pm | 4:45pm - 5:45pm | 6pm - 7pm
Saturday:
2pm - 3pm | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | 5pm - 6pm
Book Now – Speak Directly with Elizabeth:
We handle all bookings personally to give every child a tailored start.
Email: elizabeth@thedearacademy.com
Phone: 07777 182 444
Get in touch to discuss your child’s needs and secure their place today.