Testimonials
“Growing Minds School has been an absolute blessing for our child. From the moment we joined, we felt an overwhelming sense of care, understanding, and dedication from the incredible teachers and support team. For the first time, we found educators who truly accepted our little boy-teachers who were not only properly trained but also deeply aware of what they were dealing with.
The difference has been life-changing, for our child and us as a family. In this nurturing environment, our child has truly blossomed. His confidence has soared, his love for learning has been reignited, and his overall well-being has flourished. The school provides tailored support that has helped him navigate and overcome challenges. The access to Growing Buddies with Bridget O’Farrell, Growing Readers with Nicole Gammie, and Integrated Learning Therapy has been a game-changer. Most importantly, his Individualized Learning Programme is planned, monitored and managed so efficiently by the dedicated team, ensuring that his unique needs are met with precision and care.
One of the aspects I appreciate most is the school’s collaborative and calm approach which parents—no more endless meetings that go in circles wich no resules or che constant stream of negative feedback. Children at Growing Minds are treated with genuine respect and care. They are never made to feel different or less-than because of their neurodiverse makeup. Their unique strengths are embraced, nurtured, and celebrated, allowing them to grow in confidence and thrive in an environment where they truly belong. Instead, the team at Growing Minds truly listens, acts, and works to create meaningful solutions that genuinely support children’s growch. In addition, our child has made such wonderful friends—not just in his class but across the school.
The children genuinely care for one another, there is a deep sense of understanding and support among themas a group. They recognize each other’s challenges and, instead of judging, offer support and encouragement. It’s heartwarming to see such kindness and empathy. I particularly love that children are encouraged to become independent rather than relying on facilitators. This approach prepares them for the real world in a way that is empowering rather than limiting.
Beyond academics, Growing Minds takes a holistic approach that nurtures social and emotional growth. Our son comes home every day excited to share what he’s learned.
The warmth and passion of the entire staff make all the difference-they see each child as an individual, celebrating their strengths and gently guiding them through their struggles. If you’re looking for a school that truly understands and supports your children, especially if they are “Neuro Spicy” like mine is, I cannot recommend Growing Minds highly enough. It’s not just a place where children learn; it’s a place where they flourish.”
Parent of Grade 5 learner
“We placed our daughter, who has a range of learning challenges, on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) when she was 6 years old. The diet has no dairy, gluten, soya, and no complex carbohydrates such as potato, rice etc. The improvement in her ability to learn and general awareness and behaviour was immediate. She went from not passing Grade R to passing in 3 months and over the course of the following two years her repetitive behaviours and sensitivities disappeared.
Dairy would instantly make her spacey, depleting her ability to focus and process. Gluten and soya have similar results while sugar makes her so wired her brain just wizzes, again depleting her focus and ability.
Diet has single-handedly been the most effective intervention we have done, much better than any therapy and it is free! Therapy does have its place, but this diet made it all so much more effective. It isn’t easy to introduce and maintain this intervention in our sugar-soaked world but would I do it all again? Absolutely, it gave my daughter her future.
Growing Minds understands how eating the correct food is a vital part of maximising academic and behavioural ability. Their tuckshop stocks a range of foods that my daughter can buy and consume – an option that she missed out on in her previous school. We are so grateful to the school for supporting us in our journey and giving our daughter an environment in which she can thrive.”
A Growing Minds Parent