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📍 Educational Therapy · Lisbon, Portugal

Unlocking Every Child’s Potential Through Personalized Learning

Medela provides specialized one-to-one educational therapy for children who are struggling with mainstream education.

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Trusted by families across Portugal, South Africa & Europe across 13 partner schools

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partner schools

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Expert Support

Education therapist using personalized learning activities with a young child, building confidence and unlocking potential through one-to-one support.

Unlocking Every
Child’s Potential
Through Personalized
Learning

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TRUSTED BY FAMILIES FROM 13 PARTNER SCHOOLS ACROSS PORTUGAL, SOUTH AFRICA & EUROPE

BIS

Germany

TASIS

Portugal

OIS

Portugal

RedBridge

Portugal

ULIS

Portugal

BSL

Portugal

EGI

Portugal

CAISL

Portugal

Aprendizes

Portugal

St. Julian's

Portugal

Kingsmead

South Africa

Crawford

South Africa

St Stithians

South Africa

St Katherine's

South Africa

BIS

Germany

TASIS

Portugal

OIS

Portugal

RedBridge

Portugal

ULIS

Portugal

BSL

Portugal

EGI

Portugal

CAISL

Portugal

Aprendizes

Portugal

St. Julian's

Portugal

Kingsmead

South Africa

Crawford

South Africa

St Stithians

South Africa

St Katherine's

South Africa

BIS

Germany

TASIS

Portugal

OIS

Portugal

RedBridge

Portugal

ULIS

Portugal

BSL

Portugal

EGI

Portugal

CAISL

Portugal

Aprendizes

Portugal

St. Julian's

Portugal

Kingsmead

South Africa

Crawford

South Africa

St Stithians

South Africa

St Katherine's

South Africa

BIS

Germany

TASIS

Portugal

OIS

Portugal

RedBridge

Portugal

ULIS

Portugal

BSL

Portugal

EGI

Portugal

CAISL

Portugal

Aprendizes

Portugal

St. Julian's

Portugal

Kingsmead

South Africa

Crawford

South Africa

St Stithians

South Africa

St Katherine's

South Africa

⟶ WHAT WE OFFER

Two ways to support your child's learning

Whether you need personalised one-to-one sessions or high-quality at-home resources, Medela is here for every family.

One-to-One Educational Therapy

Personalised sessions led by Becs, built around your child's specific challenges and learning style.

  • Specialist assessment of your child's learning profile
  • Targeted work for dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD & more
  • Regular progress reports for parents & schools
  • School liaison included where needed
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Digital Learning programmes

Downloadable packs for Grades 1–4, built on the same evidence-based approach as Becs' sessions.

  • Seasonal packs - Winter, Fall, Summer for Grades 1–4
  • 30+ pages per pack with a full answer booklet
  • Cross-curricular: Maths & English through Science & Geography
  • Works for neurotypical learners & those with learning differences
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⟶ OUR APPROACH

Built for the child, not the curriculum

Medela's approach starts with understanding how your child actually learns. Then builds a programme around them, not the other way round.

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Understand the learner

A careful assessment helps Becs understand your child's strengths, challenges, and learning style before a single session begins.

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Build a tailored programme

Sessions are planned around your child's specific profile. No two programmes at Medela look the same.

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Track progress together

Regular reporting keeps parents and schools informed. Programmes adapt as your child grows in confidence.

⟶ FROM THE BLOG

Learning insights for parents

All Articles ⟶

Reading

February 6, 2026

Reading Confidence and Fluency

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Homework

February 6, 2026

Homework Time Without Tears

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Schooling

February 6, 2026

Traditional Schooling vs Montessori vs Other Systems—What’s Best for the Developing Brain?

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⟶ A NEW KIND OF COMMUNITY

Join Aldeia - the parent community for learning differences in Portugal

Aldeia brings together parents, educators, and specialists in a warm, supportive space. Monthly workshops, expert Q&As, and real conversations about the challenges that don't get talked about enough.

WhatsApp community for day-to-day support

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Regular workshops with psychometrists, OTs & teachers

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Fortnightly newsletter from Rebecca & Jamille

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Newsletter

Fortnightly insights from Rebecca & Jamille - practical, warm, never generic.

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