Comprehensive Tuition for Children with Learning Difficulties
Mindstretch School provides a nurturing, therapeutic and educational environment for children with mild to moderate learning disabilities. This includes children on the autism spectrum. At Mindstretch we deliver facilitated learning based on the National Curriculum. A major goal is to equip children, wherever possible, for ‘inclusive education’.
We develop tailored tuition programmes according to the needs of each individual child. We ensure regular progress monitoring and reporting throughout the year. This is how Mindstretch School achieves the best results.
Nurturing Environment
Mindstretch School is located in Pinelands in Cape Town. Learning is facilitated by providing an intimate, child-friendly environment that helps keep distractions and stress to a minimum.
School Times
Our standard school day runs from 07h30/08h30 to 12h30/13h30.
Aftercare is available to either 14h30 or to 17h00.
Programme Overview
- Mindstretch offers various programmes and classes for children aged 2.5 through 8. We maintain a low pupil-to-teacher ratio.
- We only employ highly qualified, experienced teachers, aligned with national standards. We require a minimum NQF level 6 for teaching the higher grades, and a minimum NQF level 4 qualification for teaching the lower grades and younger children.
- Our educators are trained in special needs. All are proficient in HANDLE®, facilitating our coordinated educational and therapeutic approach. Every teacher also receives specific autism training.
- We work with IEDPs (Individualized Education and Development Plan). This helps ensure ongoing stimulation and optimal learning.
- HANDLE® therapy is provided each day to assist the building of neurological pathways that promote learning. We apply other optimal learning approaches where we consider it to be appropriate.
- Gross motor activities include climbing, trampoline work, ball skills, balance work and more. Fine motor skills are developed with activities specific to a child’s ability. Sensory integration work include sessions like ‘messy play’ and gardening.
- We address social skills such as greetings, taking turns and reciprocal play, as well as expressing emotions appropriately.
- We offer speech therapy extramurally, available on Mindstretch premises. Occupational therapy also is available.
- Soccer classes and baking lessons are a few of the extras we offer.
- Our Aftercare programme includes supervised activities, storytelling and playtime, with appropriate rest included.
The Mindstretch Way
We believe that every child can reach their full potential if learning challenges are addressed early in development. We individualise our programme to the needs of each child. Progress and inclusion are our goal.