Meet Devon

East London

Before Joining TCES East London School

Devon had a diagnosis of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH).
Devon had moderate delays in his vocabulary and had difficulties understanding concepts and directions.
Devon struggled to articulate his thoughts and emotions due to his limited vocabulary.
Devon tended to be fidgety and had difficulty maintaining focus on less motivating tasks.

November 2018 – Started at TCES East London

Progression

Devon has improved academically and is now working at Entry Level 3 for English and Entry Level 2 for Maths.
Following Speech and Language Therapeutic interventions, he is now able to participate in class discussions when interested in the topic, occasionally using sophisticated vocabulary.
Devon visibly has an increased level of motivation and can maintain direct conversations with his peers and staff.
Devon exhibits compassion towards younger or vulnerable students and confidently speaks in a large crowd.
Devon excels at sports, particularly football, which helps manage his hyperactivity.
Devon’s attachment difficulties and social communication challenges have improved since joining East London School.
He enjoys group sessions like the ‘Boys Group’, where he shares his feelings and experiences, demonstrating growing social skills and emotional resilience.
He has made significant strides in regulating his emotions.