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“I wanted a world where children feel safe, understood and free to grow at their own pace. So, I created Firefly — a community where everyone belongs and every voice matters.”

Ellie Barton, Founder & Vision Keeper

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What We Do

At Firefly London, we create nurturing learning environments where children can move, play, learn and build meaningful relationships.

We believe all families should have access to therapy, education and community — not as a privilege, but as a right.

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Therapeutic Intervention

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Education Support

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Childcare and Holiday Clubs

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Community Events and Groups

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Therapeutic intervention

We support children to build the foundations that make everything else possible — communication, play, learning and confidence in their bodies.

Our therapy services include:
• Physiotherapy
• Speech and language therapy
• Music therapy
• Yoga and sound therapy
• Psychotherapy (child and adolescent)
• Reflective parenting
• Eft (tapping therapy)
• Reiki
• Therapeutic days (drop off)

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Education Support

For families home educating, or for children who find traditional school settings difficult, Firefly offers a flexible and welcoming space where learning is joyful and meaningful.

We offer:
• Neurodevelopmental (SEND) tutoring
• Science, art and music sessions
• Cooking & baking workshops
• Creative story workshops
• Core curriculum support
• Explorative mixed-age play
• Life skills

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Childcare and Holiday Clubs

Our childcare and holiday clubs are inclusive, caring and fun — a place where children can play, learn and connect across ages and abilities.

What we offer:

• Mixed-age learning and play spaces
• Supportive facilitators who value neurodiversity
• Therapists support to ensure all children thrive
• Activities that nurture confidence and creativity

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Community Events and Clubs

Community grows when we come together. Our clubs and events create welcoming spaces for children, families and friends to connect, play and learn side by side.

Our events include:
• Frame Running Club
• Tapping Circle
• Monthly Special Events

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Our Approach

At Firefly London, we believe children grow best in environments where they feel safe, understood and inspired to explore. Our team brings together specialist therapists, educators and forest school leaders — many with lived experience of neurodivergence — creating a supportive space where every child can thrive.

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Integrating Learning

Therapy blends naturally into everyday play, care and routines.

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Celebrating Neurodiversity

We adapt our environments to honour every child’s unique way of learning.

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Safe Exploration

Children grow when they can try new things in a caring, supportive space.

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Community Connection

Belonging grows through shared experiences, learning and kindness.

Our facilitators include highly specialist therapists, educators and childcare facilitators – many with lived experience of neurodivergence. This breadth of skills and understanding allows us to provide a rich and varied learning environment where everyone can thrive.

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Testimonials for firefly

  • When we visited Firefly at the end of August it felt like such a blessing.
    We’d just been on a rather challenging family holiday and come to the conclusion that we definitely needed some professional support
     
    Considering how reluctant/refusing he’d been so far of any kind of drop off groups I was overjoyed when he ran up to me after 5 minutes of exploring Firefly and declared “I love everything here!” Then after spending another hour or so there he said “I want to go here, can I start tomorrow?!”

    He’s been happily attending Firefly since the beginning of September for one whole day a week. It’s been so wonderful to see his confidence grow and his sense of belonging there.
     
    I’ve noticed such a positive ripple effect on our family and community life. We’re truly so grateful to have found Firefly.

  • "Ellie's FAMILY SESSIONS are INFUSED WITH a level of CALM PRESENCE and expertise that is so DEEPLY COMFORTING to be held in as a parent and child, and rare to come across. ATTENTION TO TRANSITIONS, individuals, SENSES, activities and the group field are all part of what makes these so SPECIAL and NOURISHING. It's not loud and flashy, it's something much DEEPER, more careful and more necessary in the maelstrom that parenting can feel like. HEARTFELT THANKS. 🙏"

    - Rebecca

  • "Our child loves attending Firefly! We love the home from home environment, relaxing atmosphere, healthy home cooked food, therapeutic activities and most of all the loving, supportive care givers.

    We struggle to find suitable spaces for William where he is comfortable and his needs can be met, we are so grateful for Firefly’s unique offering!

    Thank you! xx

  • We have been delighted to discover Firefly - an inclusive holiday club that welcomes our disabled son as well as his neurotypical younger brother.

    Our 7 year old has a very rare genetic condition that means he has a severe motor speech disorder as well as autism. He communicates using an AAC app on his iPad. His needs mean he is unable to attend standard holiday clubs, which is sad for him as he loves having fun with other kids.

    Both our boys had a great time at Firefly this summer thanks to the expertise of the staff who treat kids with additional needs and their siblings in a respectful, joyous and kind way.

    - Grateful Parent

  • "Thank you Ellie and Zorana for championing access and equality and your no limits thinking"

    - Becky, parent of a child with Cerebral Palsy

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