How can I use Sylva to support my child at school?

Building stronger school partnerships

Supporting your child at school often feels like navigating a complex system whilst advocating for someone who can't always advocate for themselves. Our platform is designed to help you build effective partnerships with school staff and ensure your child gets the support they need.

Creating professional-quality profiles

Generate comprehensive child profiles Our assessment tools help you create detailed profiles that teachers and SENCOs can immediately use. These aren't just lists of challenges – they're balanced pictures of your child's strengths, needs, preferred learning styles, and effective strategies.

As one head teacher told us: "The SEN profiles generated are better than many teachers have time to do."

Include practical strategies Each profile includes specific, actionable strategies that have been tailored to your child's particular traits. Rather than generic advice, you'll get suggestions like "Use visual timetables with 15-minute warnings before transitions" or "Provide movement breaks every 20 minutes during focused work."

Update profiles regularly Children change and grow, and their needs evolve. Regular updates to profiles ensure school staff always have current information about what's working and what your child needs now.

Preparing for school meetings

Gather evidence systematically Our platform helps you document incidents, successful strategies, and patterns over time. This evidence becomes invaluable during EHCP meetings, annual reviews, or when requesting additional support.

Draft professional communications Get help writing emails to teachers, preparing for meetings, or responding to concerns. Having clear, professional communication makes collaboration much easier.

Know your rights and options Understanding what support your child is legally entitled to, and how to request it effectively, puts you in a much stronger position during school discussions.

Supporting day-to-day school life

Develop consistent approaches Work with your AI coach to develop strategies that can work both at home and school. Consistency across environments helps your child feel more secure and successful.

Handle crisis situations When school calls about behaviour incidents or your child is struggling, you'll have immediate access to expert guidance on how to respond and what support to request.

Prepare your child for school success Get specific strategies for helping your child manage common school challenges like:

• Sensory overwhelm in busy environments

• Social situations during break times

• Transitioning between activities

• Managing homework and organisation

• Communicating their needs to adults

Working with specific school staff

Supporting your child's teacher Teachers want to help but often lack training in neurodivergent traits. Your detailed profiles and strategy suggestions make their job easier and your child's experience better.

Collaborating with the SENCO SENCOs are crucial allies, and our platform helps you provide them with the detailed information they need to advocate effectively for your child within the school system.

Engaging with leadership When you need to escalate concerns or request additional resources, having professional documentation and evidence makes your case much stronger.

Building long-term success

Track what works Document successful strategies and interventions so they can be continued as your child moves through school years or changes schools.

Prepare for transitions Moving between year groups, changing schools, or starting secondary education becomes much smoother when you have comprehensive profiles and proven strategies to share.

Advocate effectively Understanding both your child's needs and the education system helps you become a confident, effective advocate who can work collaboratively with schools rather than against them.

Remember: most school staff genuinely want to help your child succeed. By providing them with clear, practical information about your child's needs and effective strategies, you're making it easier for them to provide appropriate support.