Childcare

    Shadow teacher

    One-to-one support for a child in school.

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    • ₦35,000One-off home assessment, before care starts
    • QuotedThe care is priced after the assessment
    • HEFAMAALicensed and accredited
    A therapist supporting a child during a play session

    In short

    What a shadow teacher provides

    A shadow teacher gives a named child one-to-one support during the school day. The role can help the child follow classroom routines, participate in learning, communicate and manage transitions, within a written plan agreed with the family and school.


    Who this is for

    • Children with additional learning needs
    • Children who need classroom support
    • Families agreeing a school support plan
    • Schools arranging support for a named pupil

    What is included

    1. 01

      Assessment and scope

      Childcare duties, specialist support, safeguarding and authorised collection arrangements are agreed in writing before support begins.

    2. 02

      Records and escalation

      We check identity, qualifications, registration where required, references and competency before deployment.


    What it costs

    Indicative fees

    The care

    Quoted after the assessment

    Fees depend on the support, the hours and your child's needs, so we quote once we have assessed them.

    One-off, before care starts

    The home assessment

    ₦35,000

    A care coordinator visits once, before any care begins, to understand the needs and the home and agree the care plan with you. It is separate from the price of the care itself.


    Step by step

    How this works

    1. 1The home assessment

      An assessor reviews the person’s needs, home, routines and risks, then confirms the care plan, professionals and hours required.

    2. 2Childcare and safeguarding

      Childcare duties, specialist support, safeguarding and authorised collection arrangements are agreed in writing before support begins.

    3. 3How our professionals are vetted

      We check identity, qualifications, registration where required, references and competency before deployment.

    If it is an emergency, do not message us first.Call 112 or Lagos State emergency 767. Then tell your Medic Connect coordinator.

    Why families choose us

    Why Medic Connect

    • HEFAMAA accreditedLicensed and compliant with Lagos State health requirements.
    • Vetted professionalsIdentity, qualifications, registration and competency are reviewed for the role.
    • Assessment-ledThe assessment determines the plan, professional scope and service arrangement.
    • Coordinated supportA named Medic Connect contact coordinates managed care and documented escalation.

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