TRAINING FOR PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD STAFF
The whole household, prepared.
Nannies, governesses, house managers, drivers and security teams all spend time with your child. We train them together, around your child and your home, so everyone responds in the same calm, consistent way.
LED BY JESSIE HEWITSON
SEND agony aunt for The Times, author of books on autism and ADHD
Who we train
Everyone who cares for, travels with or looks after your child.
Childcare
Nannies, governesses, maternity nurses and tutors.
Household
House managers, housekeepers, chefs and drivers.
Security and travel
Security teams and staff who travel with the family.
How it works
Four steps, shaped around your family.
01
Listen
A private conversation about your child, your routines and what has been hard.
03
Train
Practical, scenario-based sessions for the whole team, at home or online.
02
Tailor
Training built around your child and your household, not an off-the-shelf course.
04
Review
A follow-up to check what is working, and refreshers as needs or staff change.
WHAT YOUR TEAM WILL LEARN
One consistent approach, at home and on the move
Training covers:
How autism, ADHD and anxiety present
Preventing and calming meltdowns
Transitions, routines and school runs
Mealtimes, sensory needs and travel
One approach across the whole team
Handled in confidence, from the first conversation onwards.
The people behind ThriveND
CO-FOUNDER
Jessie Hewitson
Jessie is the SEND agony aunt for The Times and the author of Autism: How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child and ADHD: How to Raise a Happy ADHD Child. She leads ThriveND's work with families: the first call, the plan, and deciding which specialist, if any, a family needs.
CO-FOUNDER
Alex Ardizzone
Alex leads ThriveND's operations, project delivery and strategy. She has more than 20 years' experience leading strategy and change programmes, including delivering projects alongside consulting firms, and founded the advisory practice Savvy Accounting in 2016. She oversees how ThriveND runs, from bookings to school projects.
Work is delivered by Jessie's team of former headteachers and experienced SEND consultants.
Book a private conversation
No obligation. Tell us about your school and we'll talk it through.
Or email: hello@thrivend.co.uk