For parents and carers
A trusted adult, and a way back to learning.
When school has become too much, everything can feel stuck. RESTA AP gives your child one trusted adult, a RESTA Specialist, who works with them 1:1 in the community. We build safety and confidence first, so learning can start again at their pace.
Could RESTA AP be right for my child?
- They're out of school, or on a reduced timetable
- School feels overwhelming, or anxiety stops them going
- They find it hard to trust adults right now
- They have an EHC plan, or are being assessed for one
- They're in Year 5 or above
Not sure? Just ask. We'll talk it through with you and be honest about whether we're the right fit.
Relationships come before results.
Your child meets the same RESTA Specialist 1 or 2 times a week, for up to 3 hours, somewhere they feel comfortable: a library, a café, a community centre or outdoors. Over at least 28 sessions, they work through five steps, in this order.
- 1
Feeling safe
“I feel safe enough to engage.”
- 2
Belonging
“There is a place for me here.”
- 3
Knowing who they are
“I know who I am and what I bring.”
- 4
Making choices
“My choices matter.”
- 5
Planning ahead
“I can see a future I want.”
What your child gets
- The same trusted adult every week
- A digital portfolio of their work
- AQA Unit Awards, recognised certificates of achievement
- Three sessions to help them move on to school, college or their next step
Keeping you involved
- We share what's working, and what isn't
- We join review meetings when invited
- You always have one named contact
What it costs, and how it's paid for
£150
Initial assessment
£250
Each 1:1 session, up to 3 hours
£7,000
Minimum programme of 28 sessions, including a digital portfolio, AQA Unit Awards and three transition sessions
Most families don't pay themselves. RESTA AP is usually funded by the local authority, or through a personal budget in your child's EHC plan.
- 1
Talk to your caseworker
Ask whether RESTA AP could be part of your child's support.
- 2
Ask for a personal budget
You can ask when the EHC plan is being drafted, or reviewed after an annual review.
- 3
We send a quote
A clear costed quote to share with your caseworker.
- 4
The local authority decides
Once funding is agreed, we match your child with a Specialist.
Keeping your child safe
Every Specialist has an enhanced DBS check and is trained in safeguarding and trauma-informed practice
Specialists are supervised by an Educational Psychologist
Every venue is risk assessed before first use
If your child doesn't arrive, we contact you straight away
Common questions
Let’s Build the Right Programme Together
Whether a young person requires early intervention, longer-term Alternative Provision or support returning to education, we will work alongside schools, families and professionals to create the right pathway forward.