Transition Support.
Bespoke coaching for children facing a transition, from a new school to a move abroad, built around your child.
Change made steadier, one step at a time.
- London Teacher of the Year Award 2021
- BSc Psychology
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Assistant Psychologist & Psychological Research Experience
- In person across North London and online worldwide
Transition Support.
Change asks a lot of a child, even when it is a good change. Ruby supports children moving between international schools, families relocating abroad, children changing schools domestically or mid-year, and any child finding a transition hard. Ruby and your child name what is actually changing, build practical coping tools, and rehearse what is ahead so it feels known rather than unknown.
Built around your child, not a fixed package.
Every programme is built around the individual child. Ruby and your child shape the focus, the pace and the goals, so the support fits your child, not the other way around.
Programmes run from a minimum of four sessions, and continue for as long as your child needs. Some children need a short, focused block; others benefit from longer, ongoing support. Ruby and the family find the right length together.
How it works
- 01It starts with a free discovery call, where Ruby talks through what is going on for your child and what you are hoping for.
- 02From there, Ruby builds a programme around your child's goals, strengths and needs.
- 03Programmes begin with a minimum of four sessions and continue for as long as they are helpful, with regular reviews along the way.
Who it's for
- Children moving between international schools
- Families relocating abroad
- Children changing schools domestically or mid-year
- Children returning to school after time away
- Any child struggling with a transition of any kind
How Ruby approaches it
- Ruby starts by understanding your child, not the label or the problem
- She builds from what your child is already good at
- Sessions move at your child's pace, with goals Ruby and your child agree together
- Ruby and the family review as sessions progress, so the programme stays useful
What Ruby and your child work towards
Every child is different, but this is the kind of growth Ruby and your child work towards together.
He was feeling anxious and nervous about the change. Thanks to Ruby's support, my son is now a very happy pre-teen and has had a fantastic start to secondary school.
This is part of Ruby’s approach and her way of working with every child. Read more about the approach.
Qualified teacher, psychology graduate, and award-winning specialist educator.
Ruby Cole is a qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and a BSc Psychology (Hons), and winner of the London Teacher of the Year Award 2021. With 10+ years working with children and young people across the UK and internationally, she supports both how a child learns and how a child feels.
Qualified teaching background
Classroom and specialist experience across London schools brings clear knowledge of progression, assessment, school expectations, and age-appropriate teaching.
Psychology and child development
A background in psychology supports careful attention to motivation, confidence, emotional regulation, and how each child feels safest and most ready to learn.
Additional needs and neurodiversity
Sessions are adapted for neurodivergent learners and children with additional needs, without lowering expectations or making a child feel singled out.
Frequently asked questions
Is this therapy or counselling?
No. This is educational, psychology-informed coaching. It is not therapy or counselling, and it is not a substitute for clinical support.
What ages is this suitable for?
Programmes are designed for children and young people aged 7 to 18, with sessions adapted to the child's age, confidence, and context.
I don't know many details about the new school yet, can you still help?
Yes. The programme can help your child build emotional readiness, flexible coping strategies, and confidence even before all practical details are known.
What happens on the discovery call?
The free discovery call is a chance for Ruby to understand what is going on for your child, answer your questions, and decide together whether coaching feels like a good fit.
How many sessions will my child need?
Programmes begin with a minimum of four sessions and continue for as long as your child needs. Some children need a short, focused block, while others benefit from longer support. Ruby and the family review together as sessions progress.
Every programme is delivered personally by Ruby Cole, a qualified teacher combining academic rigour with an evidence-based understanding of how children learn and grow. Ruby is winner of the London Teacher of the Year Award 2021, BSc Psychology (Hons), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with ten-plus years working with children nationally and internationally, including specialist 1:1 tutoring, Assistant Psychologist experience, and research with UCL and the Anna Freud Centre.
Every programme is built around the same principle: a child who feels understood is a child who can achieve more.
What this is
An education-led, psychology-informed programme focused on building confidence, skills and understanding, tailored to your child.
What this is not
This is not therapy, counselling, or clinical treatment, and it is not a substitute for clinical support. If Ruby believes a child would benefit from clinical support, she will always say so.
Talk it through with Ruby.
A free 15-minute discovery call, no pressure and no obligation.