Across the world, many families are facing the same dilemma: school just isn’t working. Whether your child is not being challenged enough, feels isolated or misunderstood, or is simply not thriving in a traditional setting—you’re not alone. The system doesn’t work for every student, and the good news is that it doesn’t have to.

Crimson Global Academy's (CGA) online school, specialises in meeting students where they are—not just academically, but personally. If your child feels like school doesn’t ‘fit’, CGA may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Why Isn’t School Working For So Many?

For some students, the pace is too slow. For others, the classroom is too fast, too loud, too crowded. Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) often find mainstream education particularly difficult to navigate—large class sizes, overstimulating environments, and one-size-fits-all teaching can leave them feeling left behind.

The statistics speak for themselves: in the UK for example, over 1.7 million students are now identified as having SEND. That’s nearly 1 in 5 students—and the number is rising. Parents are increasingly seeking options that offer more individualised support, greater flexibility, and a genuinely inclusive learning environment.

Why Online School Works—Especially For Students With Additional Needs

1. Small class sizes mean real support

CGA classrooms average 10-12 students, which allows teachers to get to know each learner’s strengths, challenges, and learning style. This individual attention helps students feel seen—and supported. For many SEND students, that change alone can be transformative.

2. Personalised learning that’s paced to the student

At CGA, students are placed based on ability and maturity, not just age. This is particularly important for children with learning differences, as it enables them to work at a pace that suits them. Our flexible timetables also give students control over their environment—whether they need quiet, extra breaks, or simply time to process without pressure.

3. A culture of inclusion, not exception.

Our student-led Neurodiversity Allies Club champions the idea that difference is not a deficit. During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, students shared reflections like:

“Everyone’s way of thinking is different. And there is no right or wrong for it. Our own way of thinking shapes who we are and makes us unique.”

“Everyone has unique strengths. It’s about respect, inclusion and making sure all minds are valued.”

This ethos runs throughout CGA—not just in clubs, but in the classroom, our pastoral care, and the way we approach learning as a whole.

What If Your Child Could Finally Be Understood At School?

If you’re a parent of a child with SEND, you’ve probably spent hours advocating, emailing, or sitting through meetings where you felt no one really got your child.

Maybe the school means well, but the support just isn’t there. The system feels overstretched—and your child is stuck in the middle.

At CGA, we offer something different.

Here, your child’s needs aren’t seen as obstacles—they’re the starting point. Whether it’s autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or simply a learning style that doesn’t ‘fit the mould’, we build our support around the student.

• Every student who needs support gets a Personalised Learning Plan (IEP), shaped with input from families and teachers.
• They’re given a Learner Profile that highlights their strengths and outlines any accommodations—shared across all teachers.
• Our dedicated SENCo works closely with families, checking in regularly and adjusting support when needed.
• You’ll be included in review meetings, not just informed afterward.

Learning Solutions for SEND students

No school has all the answers—but at CGA, we do have the time, the people, and the flexibility to genuinely support your child’s learning.

If mainstream school hasn’t worked, you’re not alone—and there are other solutions to best support your child's unique learning needs.

Want to Learn More? Speak to our Admissions Advisors for personalised learning support.