Nurturing every child's potential to learn, move and flourish.
Specialist Conductive Education, Early Intervention and Movement Support Across Durham and the North East
Every child develops in their own way and at their own pace. Sometimes they simply need the right support, opportunities and encouragement to flourish.
Every child has the potential to grow, learn and flourish when given the right support.
Qualified Conductor | 15+ Years' Experience | Portage Trained
If you're worried about your child's development, delayed milestones or confidence with movement and play, I'd love to help.
Together we'll find playful and meaningful ways to help your child learn, move and flourish.
You might be looking for support if your child:
- Isn't sitting independently
- Isn't crawling or walking yet
- Has delayed milestones
- Finds movement or play difficult
- Has balance or coordination difficulties
- Has low muscle tone or hypermobility
- Has cerebral palsy, Down syndrome or a genetic condition
- Is awaiting a diagnosis
- Needs extra support to learn, play and become more independent
Conductive Education brings together movement, play, communication and learning to help children become more confident, independent and active learners. I provide parents with the tools to support their child's development.
Who I support:
- Babies and toddlers with delayed milestones
- Children with cerebral palsy
- Developmental delay
- Down syndrome
- Low muscle tone
- Hypermobility
- Genetic conditions
- Coordination difficulties
- Children awaiting diagnosis
Supporting your child's development can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when milestones aren't happening as expected. You don't have to do it alone.
You know your child better than anyone else. Together, we'll celebrate the small steps, build confidence and find practical ways to support your child's development in everyday life.
Sessions are always adapted to what motivates your child and are delivered using a multisensory approach to make learning meaningful, motivating and enjoyable.
Together we'll help your child:
Build confidence and independence
Learn new movement skills
Improve balance and coordination
Develop play and communication skills
Participate more fully in everyday life
Become an active learner
Every session is playful, personalised and built around your child's strengths, interests and goals.
My sessions are designed to help children learn, move and flourish in a fun, supportive and meaningful way—bringing plenty of smiles along the way!
How We Grow Together
I provide a range of services to help support you and your family
Every child's journey is unique. Some children need a little extra time, support and encouragement to flourish. Together, we'll nurture their strengths, celebrate their achievements and watch their confidence bloom.
Planting the Seeds – Discovery Call
Nurturing Growth – Initial Consultation
Helping Skills Blossom – Individual Sessions
Flourishing Together – Home, Nursery and School Support
Celebrating Every Bloom – Progress and Achievements
Meet Rachel
Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm a qualified Conductor who is passionate about helping children grow in confidence, develop new skills and become active learners through play, movement and meaningful everyday experiences.
Parent Feedback
Here's what one family had to say about their experience of Conductive Education:
We have had such a wonderful experience with Conductive Education with Rachel Short!
Our son has been working with Rachel since Summer 2025, both in 1:1 sessions and in small group settings, and the progress he has made in such a short time has been incredible.
We have seen his confidence grow so much, and it has been amazing to watch his personality really begin to shine. There have been huge improvements across the board, particularly in his focus, joint interaction, and fine motor skills.
Rachel creates a supportive, engaging environment and truly understands how to bring out the best in each child. We are so grateful for the impact she has had on our son’s development and would highly recommend her services!
Start your Conductive Education journey today!
Whether you're looking for specialised Conductive Education, early intervention or movement support across Durham and the North East, I'd love to hear from you.
Getting started is simple:
- Book a FREE Discovery Call.
- We'll discuss your child's strengths, challenges and goals.
- We'll arrange an Initial Consultation if Conductive Education feels like the right fit.
- Together, we'll support learning through purposeful and engaging activities.
What happens when you get in touch?
We'll have a friendly 15-minute telephone chat (or if you prefer, we can chat via email).
I'll ask a few questions about your child and answer any questions you may have.
Together, we'll discuss whether Conductive Education feels like the right fit for your child and family.
If it is, I'll explain the next steps and the support I can offer.
If it isn't, that's absolutely fine too.
There's no pressure to book anything.
Many families contact me simply because they have questions about their child's development or aren't sure where to start. You don't need a diagnosis, referral or even know whether Conductive Education is right for your child before getting in touch. I'd be delighted to have a chat and see how I can help.
Use the contact form below to get in touch.
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Let's bloom together!