Illuminate education

About us

Our experienced and highly qualified staff provide specialized support for children facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, including issues with criminality and drug use.

Our team includes:

  • Tutors with extensive experience, offering personalized academic support to foster educational and personal growth.
  • CBT professionals, helping children manage emotional difficulties and trauma through structured therapeutic interventions.
  • Music therapists, using music to enhance emotional expression, self-esteem, and mental well-being.
  • Counsellors, providing safe spaces for children to navigate life’s challenges.

We also offer vocational support:

  • A horticulturist, promoting responsibility, patience, and teamwork through gardening and outdoor activities.
  • Specialists in practical skills, preparing children for careers in construction, mechanics, and other trades.

Additionally, our zoologist engages children in learning about animals and ecosystems, fostering empathy and responsibility.

This multidisciplinary approach creates a holistic environment tailored to the diverse needs of the young people we serve.

Derrick

Derrick brings over 10 years of expertise in education and curriculum development to his role as Curriculum Head at Illuminate Education.

A passionate advocate for innovative learning strategies, Derrick specialises in designing personalised educational pathways that empower young people with diverse needs to achieve their full potential.

With extensive experience in implementing trauma-informed teaching practices, Derrick has been instrumental in integrating therapeutic and vocational elements into academic frameworks. His work emphasises emotional regulation, life skills, and practical applications of core subjects, ensuring students are equipped for both personal growth and professional success.

Derrick’s commitment to nurturing holistic development aligns with Illuminate Education’s mission to create supportive, individualised learning environments. As a dedicated mentor and leader, he continues to inspire both students and staff to strive for excellence and resilience.