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Family support services in Bournemouth

We’re excited for you to explore our page to meet our team. Discover who might be the best match for your child from our qualified professionals, all of whom are DBS checked and have a vast range of skills, strengths and interests. Visit to learn more about their stories and find the perfect support for your family or contact us today for any queries.

Each member of our staff are full of love, compassion and care, and dedicate themselves to supporting those who need.

Rebecca - Director

Rebecca, Director at ABCDE Hub, is driven by her passion for helping children and those with SEND. A creative and expressive leader, she is a Trauma-Informed Facilitator of Education for Young People and a Facilitator of Self-Esteem, Direction, and Purpose. Specializing in mentoring and coaching, Rebecca bridges the gap between education and emotional well-being, focusing on supporting mothers and their children. With a background in performance and a love for travel, she’s connected deeply with communities in Africa, setting up charities and schools. Her work is rooted in a commitment to authenticity, love, and holistic development. Rebecca is a people magnet to all ages, connecting with them on a soul-level to understand and inspire.

Qualifications & Training: BA (Hons) in Primary Education, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Postgraduate Certificate in Global Development, Level 2 in Young People’s Mental Health and Understanding Autism Level 3, Ayurvedic Health Training, Embodied Processing Practitioner, Safeguarding Training, Online Safety, GDPR training, Prevent training, Disclosure and Barring Service checked.

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Amanda - Mentor

Amanda is a multi-talented individual who thrives in various creative fields, including vocals, culinary arts, and photography. Specializing in macro and fashion photography, she has a unique ability to capture beauty in the smallest details. Amanda’s talents have earned her recognition in singing contests, and she has completed culinary catering college, where she honed her skills. Passionate about teaching creatively, Amanda transforms everyday moments into lasting memories, inspiring those around her. She loves working with children, bringing her vibrant energy and creativity into every interaction. As a mum of SEND children she connects compassionately with people and is a hands-on, well rounded mentor.

Qualifications & Training: Disclosure and Barring Service checked, Safeguarding training, Online Safety training, GDPR training, Prevent training

Caroline - Teacher

Caroline, an early years expert with a flair for artistic expression, is passionate about fostering positive development in children. Her gentle parenting style shines through in her relationship with her charismatic son. Since exploring alternative educational provision with ABCDE Hub, Caroline has excelled in tutoring and mentoring children with high SEND. She is known for being efficient, organised, and thoughtful, bringing empathy, fun, and joy to her work. Caroline is a calming and gentle soul, meeting parents and children present and positive.

Qualifications & Training: BA in Primary Education, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Disclosure and Barring Service checked, SEND Safeguarding and First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, Online Safety, and GDPR training.

Kelly - Mentor

Kelly is a beautifully mild and down to earth character, offering a calm and peaceful atmosphere to those she is around. She specialises in wellness coaching and has a strong passion for mental and physical health through holistic teaching. Kelly takes out students to forest school, helping them ground themselves and reconnect with nature, expressing their creativity and energy in a proactive and nurturing way. She has a skill for taking each person as they are without any judgement or opinion and being a single mum to her own homeschooled child, she has a special empathy and support to offer.

Qualifications and Training: Early Years Practitioner, Safeguarding Young People Level 2, Prevent training, Intregative Nutrition Health Coach, Disclosure and Barring Service checked

Lyra - Tutor

Lyra radiates vibrant, positive energy and brings a global mindset and strong insight to everything she does. With a remarkable ability to connect with diverse people, she can relate to individuals from all walks of life. Despite her worldly outlook, her favorite place is home, where she finds inspiration to artistically portray people and write captivating stories. Lyra is deeply empathetic and dedicated to helping others see themselves in a better light, boosting their self-esteem. Her determination in every endeavor makes her a powerful force for positive change.

Qualifications & Training: Disclosure and Barring Service checked Safeguarding course, Online Safety training, Prevent, GDPR training, 9 GCSE's grade 7-9, 3 A Levels grade A

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Troy- Mentor

Troy is originally from New Zealand and has experience supporting young boys with learning difficulties. He has a wonderful, calm approach and has a great presence that feels both safe and secure.

He is great at letting the child lead, within reason and safety. He has great worldly knowledge and plenty of practical experiences to share with young people. Troy is a wonderful model of gentle practicality and compassionate awareness. "Everyone needs a Troy"

Qualifications and Training: Disclosure and Barring Service checked, Safeguarding course, Online Safety, Prevent, GDPR Training

Petra- Mentor

Petra is a caring, gentle individual, originally from South Africa. She has a passion for helping young children develop and grow positively, living in the present moment and meeting each child directly.

Qualifications and Training:Disclosure and Barring Service checked Safeguarding course, Online Safety, Prevent, GDPR Training

At ABCDE Hub we meet you - positive and present.

All of our lovely staff have their own unique set of skills and characteristics meaning we can match them to your child according to their individual needs and personality. We also offer 2:1 provision allowing the child to have the best of both mentors!

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The Maori word for autism is 'takiwatanga'. It means 'In his/her own time and space.'