Enemy Of Boredom Academy

Enemy Of Boredom Academy a place of learning for creative young people that think differently.

Every human on the planet absorbs information in different ways, so it makes perfect sense to have different schools teaching in a variety of ways. Despite the best efforts of teachers nationwide, traditional schools with large class sizes find it hugely challenging to provide for an increasing breadth of learning preferences in the population.

This is where Enemy of Boredom steps in …

Our mission was to change the perception of school as a place of confusion and fear for SEN students into one of acceptance, engagement, learning, happiness and potential. 

By creating an inclusive learning environment, specifically designed for SEN students, we rebuild their confidence, working with SENCOs to create a pathway back into mainstream education, or preparing the student to graduate and move into work. 

we exist for each student

We say this because each student joins us with their own specific needs to be nurtured. It breaks our heart that a child has had to experience emotions of exclusion, lack of acceptance or indifference within education. We’re here to reverse that. Each student’s happiness, mental well-being, potential and confidence is our priority. We take our role as their educator and supporter very seriously because we know just how fragile their happiness can be. Their time with us helps to shape their ongoing development and family time.

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It’s vital to recognise that we challenge students with projects that need to be solved or created. We don’t challenge who they are or why they are the way they are. We accept it, find an appropriate ‘workaround’ and carry on as normal. Daily life at Enemy of Boredom sees everyone immersed in project work, new tech and future prospects so, after a while the ‘primary focus is no longer on their neurodiversity but  success in their studies .

Nothing makes the team happier or prouder than seeing a new student attend Enemy of Boredom looking pensive in the morning and by home time, leaving with a grin. 

Their excitement to belong somewhere is real and it makes every second of our jobs worthwhile.

I’ll look forward to welcoming you to Enemy of Boredom.

Steven Godwin
Creator and Head of EOB Academy