At The Teen Specialist, we are committed to supporting young people, families, and schools. Our mission is to provide holistic solutions that address challenges in education, reduce school exclusions, and help young individuals flourish.
Led by Ruth King, who has over 15 years of experience working in education, systemic family therapy, and community settings, we work tirelessly to ensure every young person has the opportunity to lead a bright and fruitful life.
Educational Advocacy is a service designed to support parents, children, and young people who face challenges within their educational journey. Our goal is to ensure that every child receives the education they are entitled to, and every family’s voice is heard and respected.
Training and workshops for parents/carers.
We offer different group training programmes and workshops throughout the year. The following programs below happen consistently throughout the year.
Help! My Teen is Driving Me Crazy.
Are you currently having challenges with your teen? Or if you are officially at your wit's end—this is for you!
This interactive course blends the convenience of online learning with the magic of in-person connection (meaning you get tips with other parents who completely get it). Together, we’ll explore the daily challenges you're facing and share real ways to handle them. This is a judgment-free, honest, and deeply reflective space designed to look past the surface level issues and dive straight into the root cause of what’s actually going on.
School Days New Ways - 1:1
Let’s be honest: school wasn't exactly a walk in the park for all of us. If your own memories of education involve a lot of stress, and dread, it is completely normal to worry when you start seeing those same patterns repeat in your child’s life.
But here’s the good news: the story stops with you.
This is a 1-1 service for parents who want to rewrite the script. In this private, judgment-free space, we’ll work together to look at your own experiences with school, uncover the roots of those old patterns, and give you the tools to break the cycle. Together, we’ll make sure your child’s future—looks completely different from the past.
Areas of Support
Exclusions: Supporting families in cases of suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Discrimination: Addressing unfair treatment within educational settings.
Bullying: Providing assistance to protect children facing bullying.