About Toucan Education
Toucan Education was founded in 2016 by Philippa Vince, born out of a passion for understanding the complexities of how children learn and a determination to ensure everyone has access to the help and support they deserve.
Since our inception we have evolved far beyond where we started, becoming the leading specialist educational and support provider in our field across the North East, working with local authorities, schools, charities, businesses, parents and adults.
Toucan Education, a leader of specialist Education & Support
Initially Toucan Education started out providing dyslexia assessments and consultancy for schools. Over the following three years the services Toucan provides have expanded and diversified, driven by the clear need for specialist education and SEN support for children outside of the traditional school setting.
While we continue to provide dyslexia assessments and also dyscalculia assessments for children and adults, we also have a Flexi School and Alternative Provision that supports children alongside their mainstream school or homeschooling split over three sites in Newcastle, Gateshead and our Forest School.
Our Story
How we got started
After two decades years of teaching, of which the last 10 years were in a specialist school, our founder, Philippa, had developed her classroom teaching to extend into leadership as a deputy head, SEN as a SENDCO and a dyslexia specialist, as well as being observed by OFSTED as outstanding. Keen to find ways of supporting children with additional needs, Philippa left her much loved job and started her own business to support children and adults throughout the North East.
Mission
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission focuses on supporting individuals with special educational needs (SEN) to reach their full potential through specialist education, assessments, training, and consultancy. We aim to provide high-quality, accessible support for children, adults, schools, and businesses, advocating for continual growth and innovation in SEN education.
Speak with us now, why wait?
The sooner you get the support and interventions that are needed in place the better. Give us a call or send an email to discuss your needs and start your journey with the support of Toucan Education.
