Welcome to Climbing Fish

At Climbing Fish, we believe that everyone has the right to access the necessary support and adaptations to achieve their own success. Our innovative approach to emotional mentoring, school and family support, yoga  and inclusive packages sets us apart, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine.

Services

Bespoke student support. 

Bespoke support sessions based upon identifying the needs of the young person and working together to create a programme of support sessions. This can include emotional wellbeing, understanding their SEND self, life skills, talking sessions, academic subject specific lessons. These can be online or face to face and are usually weekly. 
Spring 2025 -  fully booked but do reach out to discuss accessing the waiting list as spaces will become available after the summer exams. 

EOTAS / home  school education 

We also  offer comprehensive sessions to support your young person if they aren't accessing school. These can include - emotional literacy, SEN interventions, pastoral support groups, academic sessions or mental health matters. 
Spring 2025 - We have some capacity for sessions with young people during the school day. 

SEND Support services

Support for schools

As a teacher and senior leader, Liz, has 25 years experience in schools and a is qualified SENDCo who can offer bespoke support packages to schools. Having secured an "outstanding " SEND judgement in her last mainstream school Liz can work with you to secure what is needed. 

Support for parents / carers 

Consultations and advisory services offered to parents and carers to better understand the education system and how to support your young person. We can offer EHCP application support, annual review paperwork support or bespoke support on understanding the SEND process. 

 

Yoga teaching

In this current world we live in,  the benefits of yoga are limitless. We offer adapted adult and young people yoga classes, 1-1 sessions, schools based sessions for staff / parents or students . We can also  incorporate yoga into other services we offer. 

 

" Liz  is an amazing tutor and coach, my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia very late, at the beginning of Yr 11, she had very little support from the school. She was really suffering with anxiety, I am unsure how she would have coped without Liz.” Elisa Fagiani -parent

 

"Liz is a knowledgeable and passionate teacher with significant experience and expertise in the teaching of students with SEN and from disadvantaged backgrounds. I have been lucky enough to work with Liz in two different schools and she is truly brilliant. Her biggest attribute is how much she cares and the relationships she builds with students and staff alike. " R. Royston- Headteacher

 

"Liz is a warm , knowledgeable and experienced practitioner who has helped me navigate the EHCP process for my son. Climbing fish is a dedicated , inclusive and nurturing service there to support your family and who I would 100% recommend." Liz - parent 

 

Having Liz as our Virtual SENCo has been no different than having someone physically present on site—in fact, her input and presence are consistently felt in every aspect of our alternative provision  school.The quality and effectiveness of her work are outstanding, and she has built strong, professional relationships with our senior team, offering clear guidance on what needs to be done and how to do it well. Sonya - Headteacher 



 

 

Contact us

Reach out to me today see how I may be able to support. 

Location

Climbing Fish
Bexleyheath, England, United Kingdom

About us

Climbing Fish is a innovative educational support provider dedicated to use years of experience in the education system to empower others. Set up by Liz who has worked in schools for over 25 years with an MA in Inclusive Education , NASENDCo and NPQSL. Her passion to provide a service of support for young people, families and other educators is relentless. Placing a huge commitment to listening to people's voices and using this to drive the support needed. We aim to deliver exceptional and informed support that makes a real difference in the lives of others. 
Climbing fish also offers bespoke support for schools. As a freelance SENDCo this can involve supporting schools with paperwork, offering whole school CPD or targeted support for staff or students. Building upon years worth of experience in schools and understanding how staff need that support just as much as our young people do too!