Fenella Buchanan
I am an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant and Humanities tutor whose practice is grounded in calm structure, rigorous safeguarding, and a deep respect for neurodivergent learners. Over the last decade, I have navigated the education system for my own daughters and worked across both mainstream and specialist settings. This dual perspective—as both a professional and a parent—drives my commitment to providing a space where young people feel safe enough to learn.
Safeguarding & Clinical Governance
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3: Specialist leadership training in child protection and multi-agency working.
Prevent Duty Certified: Comprehensive training in the Home Office "Prevent" strategy and anti-radicalisation awareness.
Enhanced DBS Checked: Full member of the DBS Update Service, allowing for real-time, transparent vetting checks.
Level 3 First Aid Trained: Emergency First Aid at Work (VTQ) certified until December 2028, compliant with Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Professional Qualifications & Expertise
MA in 20th Century Literature & its Contexts – Goldsmiths College, University of London
BA (Hons) English and American Studies – Keele University
Foundation Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy – The Minster Centre
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Autism
Makaton Certified (Levels 1–4)
NFTS Accredited Script Development Diploma
Japanese Language Proficiency (JLPT Level 4)
Why Emberfield Growth Exists
Emberfield Growth grew out of years of working alongside thoughtful, curious, creative young people who struggled to remain well in systems that were never designed with them in mind.
Over time, it became clear to me that many young people do not need more pressure or intervention — they need calm structure, meaningful relationships, time to think, and space to grow into themselves.
The Vision: Starting Small with Big Dreams
I believe in starting small to ensure absolute integrity. Emberfield launched as a private mentoring practice because the model only works when it is built carefully, relationally, and with complete commitment to every young person in the room.
The next chapter is already in motion. Emberfield Growth is now registered on the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service Directory and is actively pursuing formal approval as an EOTAS provider with Bucks LA. By joining the Founding Four, you are not supporting a future dream. You are part of something that is already becoming real.
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Practical information at a glance
Ages: 9–16. Investment: £15,000 per year (Inclusive of all mentoring, materials, and ASDAN fees). Location: Buckinghamshire, UK. Legal Status:Emberfield Growth Ltd is a registered company (No. 16846099) operating as a specialist alternative provision and private mentoring practice. Parents retain full legal responsibility for their child's education. Placements: All placements are governed by a formal Family Placement Agreement, provided at induction. Safeguarding: Emberfield Growth holds a full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, available on request.
Emberfield Growth is registered on the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service Directory.