Our Objectives
To help children with special needs build self-esteem, confidence and social skills for effective learning while sensitizing the community around us about disability inclusion.
Our Mission
To help each child achieve the best learning outcomes from their unique potential by first getting to know them, understanding their interests and how they learn most effectually.
Our Visions
To mould independent self-confident young adults amongst the society’s differently-abled members by providing an enriching and therapeutic learning environment to all our learners.
Who We Are
Holmeside School
Holmeside School Nairobi Kenya is the best multi-cultural day and boarding special needs education school. We educate children with developmental and specific learning disabilities. We handle developmental disabilities such autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mild cerebral palsy and mild down syndrome. Likewise, we adequately support children with specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia (reading disability), dyscalculia (arithmetic disability), dysgraphia (handwriting disability) among others.
Holmeside School Nairobi Kenya offers an adapted version of the International British Curriculum starting from Kindergarten to High School. Therefore, our approach to teaching is built upon the understanding that each child learns differently and this resonates with our values and beliefs that each child’s potential is unique. Thus, we develop a holistic individualized education plan (IEP) to enhance each child’s cognitive, social, behavioral, academic and vocational skills.
We strive to build trust and cultivate formidable relationships with each learner because as Dr. Nicole Beurkens illustrates in her child behavior plan workshops, Adult- Child relationships are literary the foundation of all cognitive, communication, social, emotional and behavior development. Therefore, Holmeside School Nairobi Kenya always strive to provide an enabling and therapeutic learning environment to each learner since it is our job to nurture their unique potential and develop any budding talents.
What We Offer
Our Programmes
Special Needs Education (SNE)
We develop and foster necessary skills and social abilities to enable learners with disabilities to achieve optimum development according to age, ability and aptitude. The program is meant to help students in order to participate and meet learning objectives in an educational program.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy)
Our ABA therapy programs help learners Increase language and communication skills, Improve attention, focus, social skills, memory, and academics Decrease problem behaviors. This therapy involves many techniques for understanding and changing behavior.
Speech Therapy
Speech and Language therapy is supervised by a qualified speech and language pathologist. Intervention is provided on one on one (1:1) basis and focus areas include; Speech (pronunciation, articulation, stuttering/stammering and voice disorders), Language (understanding and talking), Aural Rehabilitation (developing and fostering listening skills) sound awareness, literacy and reading.
Food and Nutrition
At Holmeside, we also do nutrition-based therapy for children showing strong symptoms of Autism & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Certain substances from the food we eat may have adverse chemical reactions for autistic children and those with ADHD. Food and Nutrition. Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diet The Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet is the removal of all wheat protein (gluten), and milk protein (casein) from the diet. Many parents and physicians have found that implementing the GF/CF diet relieves many of the symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders.
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology; Psychology is the study of people’s thoughts, emotions and behavior. Psychology for children and teens involves diagnosis of developmental challenges and behaviors that are impairing the child’s life at home and school. The school endeavors to avail counseling services to the learners, both at individual and group level.
Occupation Therapy
Occupational Therapy; A child’s occupations are centered on play and learning. Occupational therapists (O.T.) work with children with various conditions or impairment that affects their ability to perform the everyday activities of life such as writing, eating, participating in clubs, grip training among others. The O.T. work in partnership with the child, parents, care givers, teachers and health professionals. Holmeside School has a resident occupational therapist who works with the child on one on one basis.
Why Choose Us
We Are Your Best Choice
Expertise & Experience
Our experienced and highly qualified staffs use a unique holistic approach to support each student and help them become global leaders in the future.
We Mentor Talents & Skills
We believe that each child’s potential is unique and it is our job to nurture that potential and develop any budding talents.
Enriching learning environment
Holmeside School is undoubtedly the premier special needs institution in the country and globally. We are known for providing a therapeutic and enriching learning environment where students with different abilities can succeed in academics, sports, social activities, and vocational training.
We Are Your Best Choice
Our School Facilities
Transport School Van
Spacious Play Ground
Swimming Classes
Boarding Facilities
Testimonials
Honest Reviews from our Customers
Jane Anderson
Nairobi Parent
“I am truly thankful to all the staff members for their constant support and dedication. The school provides excellent education, and a wide range of opportunities for personal development”.
Why Join Holmeside School?
Holmeside school is the best multicultural day and boarding special needs school in Kenya. Our approach to teaching is based on the individual learning needs of each child. We educate children with developmental, behavioral and learning difficulties.
- Individualized Assessment for Interventions Planning
- Individualized Education Plans for Progress Tracking
- Intensive Early Interventions
- Holistic Therapy Services
- Dietary Interventions
- Vocational Hands-on Skills Training
- Individualized Transition Plans for learners undertaking vocations
- Experienced educators and well trained caregivers
- Special Access Arrangements on Candidates Sitting for International Examinations.
- Boarding School with a home-like setup
- Parents and Caregivers Training
- Routine Morning Sensory Circuit Activities
- Routine Mid-morning Brain Gym Exercises
What is a Sensory Circuit?
A sensory circuit is a form of sensory integration intervention. It involves a sequence of physical activities that are designed to alert, organize and calm the child. The sensory circuit aims to facilitate sensory processing to help children regulate and organize their senses in order to achieve optimum level of alertness necessary for effective learning. Sensory circuits should ideally be completed in the morning to help children settle and engage better in classroom or at different times of the day as part of a sensory diet to help children regulate.
What is Brain Gym?
Brain Gym is a series of movements done with the intention to “wake up” the brain or stimulate brain functions. It involves exercises designed to help the brain function better during the learning process. These exercises are based on the idea that certain simple specific physical exercises help blood flow to the brain thus making the brain stay alert. Examples of Brain Gym exercises include: Brain Buttons, Cross Crawl, Lazy Eights, Positive Points etc.