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Supporting children and young people to access learning with clarity, confidence and understanding

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Wise Owl Learning provides non-diagnostic, neurodiversity-affirming educational support for children, young people, families and schools. Our work focuses on understanding how a learner thinks, processes and engages with learning, and on identifying practical supports that help them feel more confident and capable in educational settings.

We work collaboratively with parents and schools to reduce uncertainty, support inclusion, and create learning environments where difference is understood rather than pathologised.

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Our Approach

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At Wise Owl Learning, we work from a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based educational perspective. This means we recognise that learners differ in how they think, process information, regulate, engage and that these differences deserve respect, understanding and appropriate support.

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Our approach is:

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• Educational and non-diagnostic – focused on access to learning rather than labels

• Neurodiversity-affirming and inclusive – valuing difference and individuality

• Practical and functional – offering strategies that work in real classrooms and homes

• Collaborative – supporting families and schools together

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We do not provide diagnosis or psychological assessment.

Instead, we focus on clarity, insight and practical next steps that support learning and wellbeing.

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What We Do

Wise Owl Learning offers:

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• Functional Learning & Support Profiles (Non-Diagnostic) to understand strengths, barriers and support needs

• Assessment-informed tutoring, tailored to each learner’s profile

• Workshops and skills sessions for parents and students, offered in planned blocks throughout the year

• Educational advocacy and school support, including guidance for meetings, reports and planning

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Services are available in Gorey and online, depending on the needs of the child and family.

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About Alyssa Hanbidge

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Wise Owl Learning was founded by Alyssa Hanbidge, an Educational Consultant and Learning Support Specialist with extensive experience supporting children and young people with diverse learning profiles.

Alyssa’s work is grounded in educational practice, inclusion and neurodiversity-affirming principles. She is known for her calm, thoughtful approach and her ability to translate complex learning needs into clear, practical guidance for parents and schools.

Her contribution to education and learning support has been recognised through a number of education and community awards, reflecting her commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice.

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• Specialist Tutoring Service of the Year – 2021/22 (Republic of Ireland)

• Specialist Tutoring Service of the Year – 2022 (Republic of Ireland)

• Special Tutor of the Year – 2022/23 (Republic of Ireland)

• Special Tutor of the Year – 2023 (Republic of Ireland)

• Special Tutor of the Year – 2024 (Republic of Ireland)

• Specialist Tutoring Service of the Year – 2025 (Republic of Ireland)

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Alyssa’s focus is on helping learners feel understood, supported, capable and on helping adults around them know how to support effectively.

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Working with Families and Schools

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Wise Owl Learning works with:

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• Families seeking understanding, reassurance and practical strategies

• Schools looking for functional insight and classroom-ready recommendations

• Students who benefit from personalised, assessment-informed support

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All work is carried out within a clear ethical scope, and is designed to complement  not replace other professional supports where needed.

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Why Families and Schools Choose Wise Owl Learning

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Families and schools value Wise Owl Learning because we offer:

• Clear educational insight without over-medicalising learning

• Neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based support

• Practical strategies that can be implemented immediately

• Honest boundaries and ethical practice

• A collaborative, respectful approach

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Get in Touch

If you’d like to explore whether Wise Owl Learning might be a good fit for your child or school, please get in touch via the Contact page.

Enquiries are welcome, and availability is structured to ensure quality and care.

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Wise Owl Learning is committed to inclusive, respectful and neurodiversity-affirming educational practice.