Meet Liam

East London

Before Joining TCES East London School

Liam had extremely low school attendance.
He had been diagnosed with ADHD.
Liam was sensitive to loud noises, certain smells and bright lights. These resulted in sensory triggers leading to him becoming over-stimulated and distracted in the classroom.
Liam found it difficult to regulate his emotions, which led to an increase in behaviour-related incidents involving his peers and teachers.
He struggled to express himself verbally and often misinterpreted conversations with others with a negative view.
Liam was unable to engage within a school setting and, as a result had low reading and listening skills.

March 2022 – Joined TCES Create in the Community

Progression

Liam’s school attendance increased and is currently 97.52%.
TCES East London made adaptations for Liam’s sensory needs, providing quiet spaces, structured lessons, and therapeutic resources to create a safe learning environment.
Liam took part in therapeutic programs such as Group Process, where pupils share experiences, gain diverse perspectives and support each other’s personal growth. Liam thrived with the support of his peers.
By attending these therapeutic programs, Liam developed the ability to regulate his emotions and express himself effectively.
Liam demonstrated enthusiasm for creative work and engaged well in Art Psychotherapy sessions. His talents included storytelling, art, and music. He recently played the drums at the school talent show.
Liam’s attendance and engagement in classes has positively influenced his reading abilities and great improvement has been made.
Liam has developed his communication and understanding skills with support from his Speech and Language Therapist and now has the ability to process and understand instructions.

April 2024 – Step-down to TCES East London