Child-centred support at school and at home

The right support can change how a child experiences their world.

Learning Support Assistants, Shadow Teachers and Homecare Services, providing child-centred support across India.

  • Pan India
  • Child-centred
  • Individualised support
  • Every professional completes mandatory 15–20 hour training
  • Matched to your child's needs, location and setting
  • Meet the professional before support begins
  • Ongoing coordination with your family

Sometimes, a child doesn't need to be changed. They need the right support around them.

Every child learns, communicates, behaves, and participates differently.

For some children, the right support at school can make the difference between simply being present in a classroom and actually participating in it.

At home, the right caregiver can support routines, communication, daily living, engagement, and independence.

And for the adults supporting children, the right knowledge can make the difference between simply managing a situation and genuinely understanding it.

That's where we come in.

Our services

Support at school, at home, and for the adults around the child.

Not sure what your child needs? Talk to us
At school

Learning Support Assistant

Individualised support for children who need additional assistance to participate meaningfully in their school environment.

  • Classroom participation
  • Communication
  • Routines & transitions
  • Independence
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At school

Shadow Teacher

A trained professional who supports your child in school, gradually building their ability to participate with greater independence.

  • Following instructions
  • Social interaction
  • Self-regulation
  • Academic engagement
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At home

Homecare Support

Child-centred support within the home, working alongside families on everyday life.

  • Daily routines
  • Personal care
  • Learning activities
  • Engagement
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School or home

Special Education

Individualised learning support using strengths-based and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies for children with diverse needs.

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For educators & professionals

Professional Training

We don't just teach people what to do. We help them understand why a child may need support, and how to respond meaningfully.

  • LSA / Shadow Teacher TrainingFor people who want to work in school-based support
  • NEP 2020 CPD TrainingFor teachers and educational professionals
  • Teacher TrainingPsychological awareness to understand students better
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Our approach

Support should never become dependence.

We are neuroaffirmative. We see behaviour as communication, respect each child's individuality, and build on their strengths rather than trying to "fix" them.

  1. Understand

    We begin with the child's needs, strengths, preferences, environment, and goals.

  2. Individualise

    There is no one-size-fits-all support plan.

  3. Support

    The level of assistance the child actually needs, at school or at home.

  4. Empower

    The goal is greater participation, confidence, and independence.

How it works

What happens after you reach out

Start the Process
  1. Tell us about your child

    Share your child's needs, current environment, and the support you're looking for.

  2. We understand the requirement

    Our team speaks with you to understand your child and the type of support needed.

  3. We identify the right professional

    Based on your child's needs, location and school or home setting.

  4. You meet the professional

    Interact with the proposed professional and see whether the fit feels right.

  5. Support begins

    Once the placement is finalised, according to the agreed requirements.

  6. We stay involved

    Ongoing coordination keeps support aligned with your child's needs.

Why families choose us

Not just a placement. A support system.

You don't have to figure it out alone. Whether your child needs support at school, help with routines at home, or someone who can help them participate more independently, we help you understand the next step.

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  • Child-centred matching

    We consider your child's individual needs and environment when identifying support.

  • Professional coordination

    An organisation coordinating support, so you're not navigating it alone.

  • Focus on independence

    Support designed to build participation, not unnecessary dependence.

  • Family collaboration

    Parents remain an important part of the support process.

  • School collaboration

    Where appropriate, communication with the school and relevant professionals.

  • Pan India

    We aim to connect families with support across locations in India.

Who we support

Every child has different support needs.

A diagnosis is not the only thing that determines whether a child needs support. Support should be based on the child's individual needs.

  • Developmental differences
  • Neurodivergence
  • Learning difficulties
  • Communication challenges
  • Behavioural or emotional difficulties
  • Classroom participation
  • Independence & daily routines

Our team works with children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities, always starting from the child, not the label.

Trust & safety

Who are we sending into your child's school or home?

You should know exactly who is supporting your child, and how they were prepared for it.

  • Every professional completes a mandatory 15–20 hour training before joining
  • Trained and supervised support professionals
  • Role-specific matching to your child's needs and setting
  • You meet the professional before support is finalised
  • Ongoing coordination and parent communication

Trained, not just placed.

What every support professional learns before joining Born To Belong

  1. Foundations of Inclusion
  2. Child Development
  3. Understanding Neurodivergence
  4. Behaviour as Communication
  5. Universal Design for Learning
Schools: Partner With Us

Every child deserves more than a place in the classroom. They deserve a place where they can participate, grow, and belong.

FAQs

Questions parents often ask

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What is a Shadow Teacher?

A trained professional who supports a child within the school environment, working towards participation and, gradually, greater independence.

Does my child need a diagnosis to receive support?

A diagnosis is not the only thing that determines whether a child needs support. Support is based on your child's individual needs.

Can I request support at home?

Yes. Our Homecare Services provide child-centred support within the home: routines, communication, engagement and independence.

Can I speak with the professional before finalising?

Yes. Families get an opportunity to interact with the proposed professional before support begins.

Do you provide support across India?

We work Pan India and aim to connect families with support across locations.

Get in touch

Let's find the right support for your child.

Tell us a little about what you need. Our team will get in touch to understand what support would help.

Looking for training instead?

LSA / Shadow Teacher Training, NEP 2020 CPD, and school or organisation training.

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