EDU 360 School Sandton, Johannesburg
 

A specialist school for students who learn differently and require structured support.

EDU360 School is designed for students who need more than what mainstream or remedial schools can offer. These students often present with complex learning profiles, emotional regulation needs, and sensory sensitivities that require a carefully structured and affirming environment.

We support students who require moderate to high levels of academic support, often alongside behavioural and therapeutic intervention. Our approach is relational, responsive, and rooted in professional collaboration. We do not rush to label or categorise. Instead, we take time to understand each student’s profile through observation, connection, and consistency.

Supported fully,  towards independence.

 
 

Educational Philosophy

A specialist school for students who learn differently and require structured support.

  • Education must be fitted to the student, not the other way around.
  • Growth is not always linear and readiness must be nurtured.
  • A strengths-based model affirms difference and builds capacity.
  • Therapeutic strategies are integrated into daily teaching practice to support regulation and engagement.

Our educators are trained in inclusive and specialist methodologies and work closely with therapists to ensure that each student receives consistent and meaningful support.

Pathways & Curriculum

At EDU360 School, we offer two distinct pathways designed to meet students where they are — not where others expect them to be. Each pathway reflects our commitment to inclusive, strengths-based education and is delivered in small, structured classes with continuous informal accommodations and embedded therapeutic support.

Why Two Pathways?

Our dual-pathway model reflects the diversity of student needs and honours the non-linear nature of growth.
Whether a student is building foundational readiness or preparing for life and work, EDU360 School offers a structured, compassionate environment where progress is measured not just by outcomes – but by dignity, engagement, and hope.

 

KeyPathway

The Key Pathway supports students who are emerging toward readiness for a formalised curriculum.

It is designed for students who require high support, consistent structure, and a nurturing environment to build foundational academic and emotional skills.

Core Focus Areas

  • Foundational Academic Skills:
    Numeracy, literacy, and written expression are developed through topic-based planning aligned with UK Curriculum Statements.
  • Emotional Regulation:
    Students are supported to understand and manage their emotions before academic demands are introduced.
  • Capacity Building:
    We focus on developing the ability to learn, engage, and participate meaningfully in structured education.

Our Approach

  • We prioritise routine, stability, and personal safety, recognising that self-concept and self-worth are built through consistency and care.
  • Teaching is responsive to each student’s interests, motivation, sensory awareness, and capacity – adapting moment by moment.
  • We integrate functional life skills into every lesson, including kindness, hygiene, social interaction, and safety awareness.
  • Our code of conduct is presented in an accessible, student-friendly format to prepare students for integration into civil society.
  • We blend individualised attention with the benefits of a formal classroom setting, creating a scaffolded learning experience that supports long-term growth.

The Key Pathway is often the gateway to formalised schooling, helping students transition from therapeutic or home-based environments into structured education.

It lays the groundwork for future academic or vocational progression, depending on each student’s evolving profile.

 

PivotPathway

The Pivot Pathway is designed for students who benefit from practical, life-oriented learning and may not thrive in traditional academic settings. It supports students with significant differentials between functional and chronological age, and those at risk of disengagement or exclusion.

Curriculum Framework

  • Delivered through the internationally recognised ASDAN curriculum, which transforms abstract skills into measurable competencies.
  • Focuses on real-world application, preparing students for independence, job readiness, and meaningful participation in civil society.
  • Begins with foundational subjects – English, Maths, Integrated Studies, Life Skills, Physical Education, and ICT – before transitioning to ASDAN typically around ages 15–17.

Key Features

  • Functional Learning Approach: Tailored to neurodiverse profiles and diverse cognitive needs.
  • Integrated Support: Combines academic content with therapeutic and life skills development.
  • Enhanced Accessibility: Makes learning relevant, engaging, and adaptable to individual strengths.
  • Long-Term Success: Builds confidence, independence, and employability.

Steps to ASDAN Success

  1. Students complete ASDAN levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Platinum Level is an additional option for further study.
  2. Certificates are awarded for each Level completed to standard.
  3. Student graduates upon external verification of evidence of work.
  4. Students can choose to go on to complete Platinum Level - “College Short Courses” - further refining their skills and employability.
  5. We work with the student to discover their areas of interest and natural aptitudes.
  6. We match areas of interest with ASDAN programmes offerings.

ASDAN empowers students to showcase their abilities, commitment, and readiness for life beyond school. It is a globally recognised qualification that supports meaningful futures.

Integrated Support Model

Settling Period
A two-month observation phase allows us to understand each student’s true potential before formal assessments

Homegroup Mentorship
Daily sessions provide routine, emotional grounding, and relational connection

Emotional Regulation Toolkit
Six strategies are applied across the school environment to support regulation and readiness

Collaborative Practice
Educators and therapists work together to monitor progress, adjust interventions, and maintain consistency

Case Studies of Educator-Therapist Collaboration

CASE STUDY 1
Supporting Social Engagement

A Pivot Pathway student struggled with transitions between activities, often becoming dysregulated.

The therapist and educator co-created a visual schedule and introduced pre-regulation strategies such as movement breaks and countdown cues. These adjustments reduced anxiety and improved classroom participation.

CASE STUDY 2
Managing Transitions

A Pivot Pathway student struggled with transitions between activities, often becoming dysregulated.

The therapist and educator co-created a visual schedule and introduced pre-regulation strategies such as movement breaks and countdown cues. These adjustments reduced anxiety and improved classroom participation.

CASE STUDY 3
Inconsistent Academic Performance

A student showed strong verbal reasoning but inconsistent written output. The therapist conducted a sensory profile and identified visual processing fatigue. The educator adapted the learning environment by reducing visual clutter, offering alternative formats, and using assistive technology. The student’s engagement and output improved significantly.

Professional Collaboration

We welcome collaboration with referring educators, inclusion specialists, and school-based professionals.
EDU360 School maintains transparent communication with families and professionals throughout the student’s journey.
We are a favourable choice for families who have homeschooled their child and now seek professional support as complexity becomes more apparent.
Our environment offers structure, expertise, and a sense of belonging that many students need as they mature.