About Emerson House

Emerson House is a long established practice that supports children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).


Founded in London in 1991 by two pioneering specialists – Jane Emerson and Dorian Yeo - Emerson House now has centres in Hammersmith and Hampstead, to provide specialist remediation for children requiring intervention for specific neurological profiles in literacy and mathematics.


Children at the primary developmental stage, often at school in areas close to our centres, come to Emerson House to receive technical and emotional support to overcome barriers in their learning.


Using our research-based frameworks, we provide bespoke intervention sessions tailored to the unique cognitive processing needs of each child. Our SpLD experts are trained and qualified practitioners with extensive experience in providing remediation for children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia (Developmental Co-ordination Disorder).


Head's Welcome


I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all parents who entrust their child’s education and development to Emerson House. It is a privilege we never take for granted.


More than that, I want to acknowledge and celebrate the parents of children struggling in their mainstream schools. The dedication, love, and energy that is poured into supporting children’s neurodiversity does not go unnoticed. Navigating these paths requires immense strength, patience, and fierce advocacy. By embracing these unique journeys and partnering so closely with us, you provide the vital foundation upon which your children can truly thrive, find their footing, and grow in confidence.


At Emerson House, we have always believed that when a child feels fully understood, supported, and secure, there is no limit to what they can achieve. Thank you for being our partners in this deeply meaningful work.


We also extend our thanks to the many schools we work with. You are prepared to acknowledge the potential of children with Dyslexia and their intellectual ability. You respect our work and feedback and also delight in the progress and strategies that equip the children to thrive in their mainstream schools. 


What we Have Achieved


We strive for Emerson House to be a masterclass in determination, creativity, and progress. We work on the skills, strategies and building blocks for Literacy and Maths. Here is a brief look at what makes the learning experience with us so unique and impactful:


  • Our Hardworking Students: I am consistently in awe of the sheer grit and resilience our children display. They don't just show up; they dig in, confront their hurdles head-on, and celebrate their breakthroughs with infectious joy.
  • Bespoke & Creative Lessons: There is no "one-size-fits-all" here. Our brilliant teachers design highly tailored, creative lessons that match the exact cognitive profile of each child. Multi-sensory games, tactile maths, and touch-typing ensure the learning truly clicks.
  • Thorough, Cumulative Learning: Progress at Emerson House is steady and built to last. Our structured, targeted lessons build sequentially, ensuring that past concepts are reinforced as new ones are introduced, allowing children to master the foundations of literacy and numeracy at their own pace.
  • Meticulous Tracking: Every breakthrough, struggle, and milestone is carefully documented alongside our daily observations. This rigorous tracking ensures we always know exactly where a child stands and where they need to go next, allowing for a seamless, scaffolded educational journey.


My biggest wish is for all our children to feel part of a unique community. It's different from tutoring and lonely lessons after school when a few hours a week is exhausting and only 'keeps the head just above the water'. Our tried and tested methods are about a pleasurable learning journey that includes fun and joy along the way. A happy child can learn,work hard and build great life skills, as well as gain the skills and techniques to access the Curriculum.We know that the self-belief, resilience, and hard work that is cultivated here will serve a child well in their mainstream school .


We enjoy working with your child's mainstream school and welcoming visits or visiting the schools to share progress and offer the support a busy classroom teacher does not have the time to do! 


We have been delighted to open two new Learning Centres,most recently in Hampstead, so we can reach more children and offer support. 


My earlier career was in Children's Publishing and from this experience and learning I would like to add that if there is just one thing we can all do to keep the learning momentum alive, let it be reading. Read with your children, read to them, and let them see you reading. Whether it’s an audiobook on a long drive, a graphic novel, or a classic bedtime story, keeping the magic of language alive makes a world of difference. Establishing this habit is a gift for your child and the generations that follow. 


Cathryn Learoyd


SEN

Emerson House provides expert support for children encountering barriers within mainstream education due to a Special Educational Need (SEN).

We possess a comprehensive understanding of how to provide targeted intervention for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Children referred to Emerson House have typically encountered significant challenges in literacy mechanics - such as phonological awareness, spelling, orthographic skill deficiencies, comprehension processing difficulties and writing - and/or numerical understanding and processing. Our holistic approach also addresses the emotional well-being, social skills and often low self-esteem of the child, providing the resilience coaching necessary to overcome these hurdles and flourish.

Our experienced practitioners are all partners in Emerson House with a diversity of backgrounds in SpLD diagnosis and remediation including educational psychology, classroom teaching, occupational, dietary and neuro-linguistic therapies.

Multidisciplinary Intervention Approach

Emerson House offers a range of diagnostic, assessment and support structures tailored to the specific profile of the child. Our core framework consists of our ‘3-Hour Sessions’.


Delivered by experienced therapists over the course of a morning or afternoon, these Sessions provide intensive, one-on-one or small-group specialist intervention across three core clinical domains: Literacy Remediation, Numerical Cognition and Processing, and Assistive Technology. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that every child receives comprehensive support to address their specific barriers to learning.


Each Session at Emerson House is a dynamic assessment. Our practitioners continuously gather data on the child’s cognitive processing, literacy mechanics, and emotional resilience. This data is analysed after every session to recalibrate the child's bespoke intervention plan. We act as a bridge between the clinical diagnosis of an Educational Psychologist and the child’s mainstream school experience.


Emerson House is not a specialist school, it offers support for children while at their chosen place of education. Our objective with each child is to identify and support their needs so that they are able to better access their core subjects at school.


Assessment and Diagnostic Appraisal

During an initial consultation with parents, one of our leadership team conducts a diagnostic appraisal of the child. This involves both static and dynamic assessment procedures to provide the basis for an open discussion with parents and schools regarding the specialist intervention and support required.


We integrate our findings with standardised scores and existing reports from other professional specialists to architect a bespoke remediation plan for each child. This ensures that every child's intervention journey is informed by specialist professional advice and by data so it is precisely targeted to remediate specific learning and emotional barriers to give the child access to educational progress.