Cove Therapies

01/08/2026

Such a familiar tale. In school, neurodivergent girls can become masters of keeping a lid on their bubbling emotions - sitting under the radar so they others don’t notice how much they’re struggling.
They may have to work extra hard to manage this whilst keeping up with classroom instructions, aiming for perfection in their work and navigating the complexities of social relationships.
They may have to deal with sensory preferences and sensitivities. The scratchy logo on the school t-shirt, the blazer that feels hot and bulky, the clumpy shoes.
Hard work 😓

Discover how autism presents in women and girls. Learn about masking, late diagnosis, and how to provide tailored, neuro-affirming support.

29/07/2026

Newly published - 2nd edition of Birth to 5 Matters
A fantastic document, full of child centred information, free to download. https://birthto5matters.org.uk/
You can also watch a video (1hr) which explains what's been included in the updated version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpeEIF83Qw

Image shows the cover of the updated Birth to Five Matters document. There is a white/grey background and six photos of early years children engaging in enjoyable experiences both inside and outside. Text reads "Birth to 5 Matters, Guidance by the sector, for the sector. Non statutory guidance for the EYFS from the Early Years Coalition www.birthto5matters.org.uk 2nd Edition 2026

28/07/2026

22/07/2026

21/07/2026

this may be helpful to local parents of teenagers

Join RISE - Mental Heath Support Team to find out more about the changes in the teenage brain. As young people go through puberty their brains are flooded with hormones which starts an entire 'remodel' in terms of neural connections, neural pathways and brain structure.

This non-judgemental workshop will look at what is happening in your child's brain as it develops and how as parents and carers we can understand and best support them through this massive change.

Multiple locations and dates are available. Book tickets and find out more, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/read-to-the-beat-4839078

21/07/2026

Such a lush (free!!) day out

18/07/2026

Join the brilliant Catherine if your child could do with a boost with their education.
She’s extremely knowledgeable and kids love her!

I promise I'm not trying to wish the summer away, but...☀️

One minute you're buying sun cream... the next you're shopping for school shoes. 😅 September has a habit of creeping up on us!

With the new school year approaching, my Learning Hubs and 1:1 tuition are now almost full, but I do still have a handful of spaces available.

✨ Current Whitley Bay Availability:

🦉 Tuesday | 4:00–5:00pm
KS1 Learning Hub (1 space remaining)
Perfect for children in Year 1 or Year 2 who would benefit from extra support with:
• Phonics
• Early reading
• Writing
• Number and maths foundations

Small group (Max 4) teaching means children receive personalised support while building confidence alongside their peers.

📚 Wednesday | 6:30–7:30pm
1:1 Tuition (1 slot available)
Ideal for children who would benefit from highly personalised teaching, whether they need to close gaps, build confidence or require support tailored to their individual needs.

🏡 Thursday | 10:00am–12:00pm
KS2 Home Education Learning Hub (3 spaces available)

🏡 Thursday | 1:30pm–3:30pm
KS1 Home Education Learning Hub (2 spaces available)

Our Home Education Hubs provide a calm, engaging learning environment where children learn through hands-on activities, movement and high-quality teaching across English and maths.

Every session is designed to help children feel successful, capable and confident, not just improve academically.

If you're thinking about additional support this September, I'd recommend getting in touch soon, as these are the final spaces available.

📩 Send me a message to find out more or reserve a place.

17/07/2026

Remmy the therapy dog is in a mood with me ‘cos he wants to go the beach
(PS remember! he only joins us in appointments when children and their grown-ups wish him to)

30/03/2026

Huge thanks to for allowing us to take over your coffee shop this afternoon!
It was our first It takes a Bay meet-the-team event with and
We loved meeting everyone who made it down and chatting to so many of you.
We’re looking to make this a regular event so keep your 👀 peeled for more info.