What We Offer
At The Keystone Centre, we offer a range of personalised interventions designed to meet the emotional, social, and behavioural needs of young people aged 11–19. Our support is tailored, strengths-based, and built around each individual’s unique profile.
Whether a student is struggling with emotional regulation, finding it hard to engage in school, or needs help building social confidence, we’re here to help them feel understood, empowered, and supported.
Explore some of the key interventions we offer below.
Fluency & Confidence Building with Precision Teaching
Purpose:
To develop fluency and confidence in key skills like reading, phonics, or numeracy through focused, data-driven practice.
Who it’s for:
Learners needing repeated, targeted practice to improve accuracy and speed in foundational skills.
How it works:
– Short, daily one-to-one sessions using timed tasks
– Tracks progress with visual data and charts
– Encourages self-monitoring and personal goal-setting
– Builds confidence through regular, achievable success
Emotional Literacy through Zones of Regulation
Purpose:
To help students recognise and regulate their emotions using a consistent, visual framework.
Who it’s for:
Children experiencing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or difficulty expressing feelings.
How it works:
– Embedded visuals and vocabulary linked to emotional zones
– Integrated into classroom routines and one-to-one sessions
– Supports emotional check-ins and self-regulation strategies
– Encourages personal reflection and understanding of triggers
Behaviour Support with Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Purpose:
To promote positive behaviours and motivation through structured, consistent reinforcement.
Who it’s for:
Students who benefit from clear behavioural expectations and positive feedback loops.
How it works:
– Uses reward charts, peer reinforcement, and praise routines
– Builds on existing strengths and preferred activities
– Encourages self-regulation and accountability
– Reinforces desired behaviours in a motivating way
Structured Writing Support with Colour-Coded Grammar
Purpose:
To support sentence construction and grammar understanding through visual scaffolds and structured frames.
Who it’s for:
Students who struggle with writing, grammar, or building sentences independently.
How it works:
– Uses colour-coded word classes and sentence templates
– Encourages hands-on sentence building and rearranging
– Supports grammar learning in context
– Builds toward independent writing with structure and clarity
Mindfulness & Self-Calming Routines
Purpose:
To reduce stress, build focus, and promote emotional resilience through calming and grounding practices.
Who it’s for:
Students who experience anxiety, sensory overload, or struggle with transitions.
How it works:
– Guided mindfulness activities and simple meditation exercises
– Incorporates breathing techniques, visualisation, and grounding
– Can be used in group sessions or as daily routines
– Helps develop tools for emotional regulation and mental clarity
Structure & Predictability with Visual Supports
Purpose:
To reduce anxiety and increase independence through clear routines and visual structure.
Who it’s for:
Young people who benefit from routine, predictability, and visual cues—especially those with Autism or ADHD.
How it works:
– Uses Now & Next boards, visual timetables, and checklists
– Supports smooth transitions and routine understanding
– Encourages autonomy and reduces reliance on adult prompts
– Provides a consistent and calming visual structure