OUR ASSOCIATES
Family Support Wales: Working Together to Support Every Learner
Specialist support around the learner
Our associates complement the personalised educational support provided by the Crossroads team.
- Speech, language and communication
- Emotional wellbeing and psychotherapy
- Confidence, resilience and mentoring
- Autism and ADHD assessment
Specialist Expertise
Trusted professionals bring focused knowledge and experience in their individual fields.
Joined-Up Support
Where appropriate, professionals can communicate and work together around the learner.
Learner-Centred
Support is shaped around the young person’s strengths, needs, confidence and goals.
OUR ASSOCIATE NETWORK
Family Support Wales Through Trusted Associates
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
South Wales Speech Therapy
We are proud to work in partnership with South Wales Speech Therapy, led by Chris Wade, Consultant Speech and Language Therapist.
South Wales Speech Therapy provides expert assessment and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. Their services include one-to-one therapy, school support, specialist assessments and advice for families, helping children develop the communication skills that underpin learning, relationships and confidence.
Speech and language skills are fundamental to educational success, and by working together we can ensure learners receive coordinated support both inside and outside the classroom.
PSYCHOTHERAPY & FAMILY SUPPORT
The Thinking Pod
We are delighted to collaborate with The Thinking Pod, founded by Charlotte Cook, Child, Adolescent and Parent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
The Thinking Pod offers specialist psychotherapy and parent support, helping children, young people and families navigate anxiety, emotional wellbeing, school-based challenges and life transitions. Their compassionate, evidence-based approach complements our educational provision by recognising the vital link between emotional wellbeing and successful learning.
Whether supporting emotional regulation, confidence or school-based anxiety, The Thinking Pod shares our commitment to helping young people flourish.
COACHING & MENTORING
Paradigm Shift
We are proud to work alongside Paradigm Shift, an organisation dedicated to unlocking the potential within every young person through coaching and mentoring.
Their work focuses on building confidence, resilience and motivation, empowering young people to overcome barriers and achieve their goals both in education and beyond. Through a strengths-based approach, Paradigm Shift helps learners develop the mindset and skills needed to thrive.
Their ethos closely aligns with Crossroads’ belief that every young person has unique talents waiting to be discovered.
AUTISM & ADHD ASSESSMENT
South Wales Autism Assessments
We are delighted to work alongside South Wales Autism Assessments, an experienced multidisciplinary team providing neuroaffirming autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults.
Using recognised diagnostic tools and a collaborative clinical approach, their specialist team delivers comprehensive assessments designed to provide clarity, understanding and practical recommendations for families. Their services support individuals at every stage of life and help ensure access to appropriate interventions and ongoing support.
By working together, we can help families access trusted assessment services while continuing to provide educational guidance and personalised learning support.
TUITION & LEARNING SUPPORT
Cardiff & Vale Tutors
We are delighted to work alongside Cardiff & Vale Tutors, an award-winning tuition provider supporting learners across Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales and beyond.
Cardiff & Vale Tutors provides high-quality, affordable tuition for learners of all ages, from Primary through to A Level, IB and Adult Learning, with lessons available in person, online or through a blended approach. Their experienced tutors support a wide range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, Languages and Functional Skills, alongside specialist support for home-educated learners and those accessing alternative provision.
Every tutor undergoes a rigorous vetting process, including enhanced DBS checks, qualification verification, professional references and interview assessment, ensuring families receive expert, high-quality support. Cardiff & Vale Tutors also work closely with schools, local authorities and virtual schools across South Wales, sharing Crossroads’ commitment to helping every learner achieve their potential.
Their values of providing personalised learning, building confidence and achieving “Better Results Together” align closely with our own ethos, making them a valued member of our associate network.
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
A Collaborative Approach to Family Support Wales
Family Support Wales is most effective when education, therapy, wellbeing and assessment services can work together around the learner.
By bringing together expertise in speech and language therapy, psychotherapy, coaching and mentoring, autism assessment and education, we can help families access specialist support while encouraging joined-up communication and collaborative working wherever possible.
Together, we are committed to helping every learner build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
Access the right expertise
Families can connect with trusted professionals whose services complement educational support.
Keep support connected
A collaborative approach can reduce fragmentation and help professionals work towards shared outcomes.
Build confidence and next steps
Clear advice and specialist input can help learners and families move forward with greater understanding.
GET IN TOUCH
Discuss Family Support Wales Services or a Referral
Contact the Crossroads team and we will help you understand the available options and the most appropriate next step.
Email: info@crossroads.wales
Telephone: 07722 042940