Nurturing every child's potential to learn, move and flourish.
Conductive Education, Early Intervention and Movement Support Across Durham and the North East
I support children to learn, move and become more independent through movement and play.
Qualified Conductor | 15+ Years' Experience | Portage Trained
How I can support your child
I use the principles of Conductive Education to bring together movement, learning and play, helping children develop skills, confidence and independence.
Depending on your child's individual needs and goals, we might work on:
- Movement and motor skills
- Balance and coordination
- Reaching, grasping and using both hands
- Sitting, crawling, standing and walking
- Play and communication
- Motor planning and problem-solving
Who I support
I support babies, children, young people and adults who may benefit from extra support with movement, learning, communication, confidence or independence.
This may include children who are:
- Experiencing delayed milestones
- Finding movement or coordination difficult
- Developing motor planning skills
- Building confidence with play and communication
- Simply needing some extra support to develop their skills
How We Grow Together
There are different ways we can work together, depending on what your child and family need.
Individual Conductive Education Sessions
Personalised 1:1 sessions built around your child's strengths, interests and goals.
Home Support
Practical ideas and activities to help you support your child's learning and development during everyday life.
Nursery & School Support
Working alongside settings to create meaningful opportunities for movement, learning, participation and independence.
Bloom at Home
A personalised programme with practical activities and ideas designed around your child and your priorities.
Group Sessions
Small-group sessions where children can learn, move, play and interact with others.
Online Support
Child-focused Conductive Education and parent guidance where online support is appropriate.
Meet Rachel
Hi, I'm Rachel and I love being a Conductor and working with both children and adults, getting to know each person and seeing what they can do.
I love building relationships, discovering what makes them smile, finding out what motivates them and watching their confidence grow.
It's an absolute joy to see the people I work with grow and progress, and I'm truly honoured that families trust me to be part of their journey.
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.
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Let's bloom together!