Understand what’s happening at school
We unpack what’s really going on for your child — academically, socially and emotionally — so the situation feels less confusing and more workable.
About
Support for your family, grounded in real school experience.
I help parents of teenagers understand what’s happening with learning, behaviour and wellbeing at school — and find a calmer, more practical way forward.
Hello, I’m Daria
I’ve spent more than 12 years working in education — alongside teenagers, parents and schools. Over that time I’ve supported families through learning difficulties, attention and motivation struggles, behaviour that puzzles everyone involved, and the anxiety that so often builds up around school.
My background spans learning support and neurodiversity — ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia and executive functioning — as well as the practical, human side of how schools actually work day to day. I’ve sat in the meetings, read the reports, and helped translate them into something families can use.
To be clear about what I am and am not: I’m not a doctor, psychologist or diagnostician, and I don’t assess or diagnose. I’m a specialist who helps you understand the bigger picture, prepare for what’s next, and feel more confident as your child’s advocate.
How I can help
From feeling stuck to having a plan
Every family is different, so we start where you are. Common things we work on together:
Prepare for meetings with the school
We get you ready for that next conversation: what to ask, what to bring, what good support looks like, and how to keep the focus on your child’s needs.
Make sense of reports and recommendations
Assessment reports, support plans, adjustments and recommendations can be dense and full of jargon. We go through them together so you know what they mean and what to do next.
Find practical strategies for home and school
We choose realistic, everyday approaches — for routines, homework, organisation, motivation and communication — that suit your child and your family life.
Speak with the school more confidently
You learn to express your child’s needs clearly and calmly, build a constructive relationship with staff, and follow things through to action.
Understand neurodiversity without the overwhelm
ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, executive functioning — we make these understandable and practical, focused on your child rather than labels.
Who it’s for
This is for you if…
- You’re a parent of a teenager aged 10–18.
- You feel your child is capable, but somehow “not keeping up.”
- You want to understand ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety or executive functioning — without being overwhelmed.
- You’d like to feel calmer and more confident when dealing with the school.
- You want practical next steps, not more worry.
My approach
Calm, practical, and on your side
Warm, never clinical
Supportive guidance from someone who understands school life — not a diagnosis or a label.
Grounded in experience
Built on 12+ years inside education, working with teenagers, parents and schools.
Focused on what works
Clear next steps and practical strategies you can actually use this week.
Ready to make things clearer?
Book a 1:1 parent consultation, or explore the ways we can work together.