Fenella Buchanan
Fenella is an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant and humanities tutor with a long-standing commitment to relational, trauma-informed education for secondary-age learners. She has worked across mainstream settings, the private sector, and specialist alternative provision. Her practice is grounded in calm structure, strong safeguarding, and deep respect for neurodivergent learners.
What Fenella brings
GCSE and A-level humanities support
SEN-informed learning (Autism, SpLD, ADHD, EAL)
Executive function and study skills
Confidence-building and pastoral mentoring
Calm, consistent, relational practice
Why Emberfield exists
Emberfield 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 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.
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Practical information at a glance
Ages: 11–16 (Years 7–11) Opening: September 2026 Model: Home-education community (private, fee-paying) Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Fees: from £15,000 per learner per year