Our Approach at Growing Confident Minds
Understanding The Whole Learner
At Growing Confident Minds, we recognise that every learner is unique.
We take the time to understand each learner's:
Strengths and interests
Learning preferences
Communication style
Personal goals
Support needs
By understanding the whole learner, we can develop personalised strategies that build confidence, encourage participation, and support success across school and everyday life.
What is MSL?
MSL is a scientifically researched, evidence-based approach that uses multisensory components to effectively teach students with dyslexia how to read. It uses proven knowledge of how the brain works, while employing flexible, direct and explicit methods of instruction.
This includes the 6 essential components required for effective reading/literacy instruction:
Phonological Awareness
Oral Language
Phonics
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Fluency
The approach is characterised by the following essential elements:
Multisensory (incorporating visual, auditory & kinesthetic activities)
Explicit and direct (working one concept at a time)
Sequential (moving from simple to more complex)
Culminative (build upon prior knowledge)
Cognitive (learning is based on an understanding of language)
Flexible (programs are individualised and work at their own pace)
Building Confidence & Independence
At Growing Confident Minds, we believe that supporting students to create positive social connections with others creates happier and successful individuals. We foster an encouraging and accepting environment where students can engage in social skills using fun hands-on activities. In each education session, we embrace a Growth Mindset approach where children are encouraged to understand their valued role in their social connection journey. Developing social understanding creates resilient, persistent, and confident students for the classroom and beyond.
Students can attend social sessions in small groups with the support of a registered teacher. Building connections and understanding towards all neurotypes is an essential aspect of all our sessions.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
We know that every learner is different.
That's why we take the time to understand each learner's strengths, interests, preferred ways of learning, and personal goals before selecting the strategies and supports that will work best for them.
Our approach combines:
Evidence-based teaching practices
Individualised learning supports
Communication and confidence building
Social understanding
Executive functioning and learning strategies
A strengths-based and supportive environment
Can we help your child?
If any of the issues in the following list sound familiar to you, then we may be able to support your child:
Lack confidence in their learning abilities
Become overwhelmed by schoolwork or larger tasks
Have difficulty getting started or staying organised
Struggle to follow instructions or manage multiple steps
Need support understanding and expressing their ideas
Find it difficult to advocate for their needs
Experience challenges with reading, writing, spelling, or numeracy
Need support developing effective study and learning strategies
Are navigating an important educational transition
Learn differently and would benefit from individualised, strengths-based support
