Parent & Whānau Support – Helping you help your child thrive at school
When your child learns differently, the school experience can be tough, for them and for you. It’s not just about school reports or tricky behaviour. It’s about wondering why learning is hard, how to explain your child’s needs, and what can actually help.
Parent & Whānau Support exists for moments like these. Founded by Brooke Trenwith, this service helps families understand their child’s unique learning profile and equips them with research-backed strategies to work with schools in a confident and informed way.
We all want our children to be happy, to enjoy school, and to feel proud of who they are. Sometimes, that means needing a different kind of support.
Who they are
Led by Brooke Trenwith, Parent & Whānau Support brings decades of educational experience to families who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do next. Brooke is known for making the complicated simple and for giving parents real, practical tools to create change.
She understands the school system, the learning labels, and what works, and she’ll help you understand it too.
Families who work with Brooke often say they feel calmer, more confident talking to schools, and relieved to have someone truly on their side.
What they do
Parent & Whānau Support offers a flexible mix of online tools, expert advice and personalised coaching. Services include:
- Individual online courses to help you understand different learning labels (like ADHD or dyslexia) and learn strengths-based strategies
- Conscious Inclusion Bundle – a subscription-based library of bite-sized videos (like a Netflix for neurodiverse learning)
- Summarising psychologist reports into clear, simple strategies you can share with your child’s school
- Support for IEPs, mediation or school meetings, helping you advocate for the right kind of support
- Recommendations on tools, systems or tech that can support your child’s wellbeing or learning
- Advice Zoom chats for guidance on your next steps
Whether you’re new to navigating learning support or you’re feeling stuck in a loop with your child’s school, this service is designed to meet you where you are.
How they help
Sometimes, a child is doing their best to hold it all together at school, only to release all their feelings at home – just like a Coke bottle that’s been shaken all day. Brooke helps families stop that daily cycle by understanding what’s really going on and giving you a plan.
Parents and whānau who work with Brooke’s, Parent & Whānau Support often say:
- “There’s less stress and tension at home and school”
- “I feel confident having conversations with teachers now”
- “We finally have a plan that makes sense”
- “We feel connected to our child in a whole new way”
This is not just about learning. It’s about connection, confidence and knowing you’re not alone.
When to reach out
If you’re feeling confused, unsure how to explain your child’s needs to school, or just need a clearer path forward, Parent & Whānau Support can help.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own, and your child doesn’t have to keep struggling. This is your starting point for calm, confident change.
Get in touch, we’re here to support you with practical tools, calm guidance and the reassurance that you’re not alone.
Services
- Neurodivergence, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Dyslexia, and other specific learning differences
- Behavioural challenges, especially when behaviour at school impacts home life (and vice versa)
- Emotional regulation and anxiety, particularly school-related anxiety
- Difficulty understanding or navigating psychological reports (Educational or Clinical Psych)
- Lack of clear communication or support from schools
- Challenges around Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or accessing appropriate accommodations
- A need for strengths-based, practical strategies that make sense for home and school
- Confusion or overwhelm as a parent, wanting to advocate for their child but not knowing what to ask for
Services
- Neurodivergence, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Dyslexia, and other specific learning differences
- Behavioural challenges, especially when behaviour at school impacts home life (and vice versa)
- Emotional regulation and anxiety, particularly school-related anxiety
- Difficulty understanding or navigating psychological reports (Educational or Clinical Psych)
- Lack of clear communication or support from schools
- Challenges around Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or accessing appropriate accommodations
- A need for strengths-based, practical strategies that make sense for home and school
- Confusion or overwhelm as a parent, wanting to advocate for their child but not knowing what to ask for
“Brooke has been involved with my son’s education for the past five years, supporting not only his school but also our family. Brooke uses her considerable knowledge and skills to help us better understand his learning style and independent learning needs. It goes without saying that at times our journey has been challenging. There have been moments of tension between parents and school but Brooke has always been on hand to offer clarity. Brooke has been invaluable in helping keep the lines of communication open by reminding us of our common goal, which ultimately, is to support a boy who doesn’t quite fit the mould to flourish in the world around him.”
