ABOUT US
Ukhamba Educational Services
NEXT LEVEL LEARNING
Who we are, why we do this, and what guides every programme we create.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Meet Marié and Chané
Marié Mieny
Founding Partner · Metacognitive Specialist | XP Learning Programme Facilitator
BA (Psychology), BA Hons (Psychology) and BA Hons (Criminology), Unisa. Almost 25 years in higher education, now completing a Master's in Psychology.
Chané van Schalkwyk
Founding Partner · Metacognitive Specialist | XP Learning Programme Facilitator
BA (Psychology). Works daily with children at a special needs school, supporting learners who find English and Afrikaans difficult.
OUR PURPOSE
Ukhamba Educational Services is a purpose-driven educational support provider dedicated to empowering neurodiverse learners, students and their families.
We specialise in developing innovative, evidence-informed tools and resources that strengthen executive functioning skills:
Planning Organisation Time management Emotional regulation Goal setting
OUR VISION
That every child, however their brain works, has the skills and confidence to reach their next level, at school, at home and beyond.
OUR VALUES
What guides everything we do
Learners at the heart
Every learner and student is at the centre of everything we create and every session we run.
A growth mindset
We believe every learner can. Our motto:
"I can't do this… yet."
Quality
Relevant, well-designed tools, carefully facilitated programmes, and an experience families can trust.
Creativity and inspiration
We encourage creativity so learners can discover their full potential, and we are inspired by them in return.
Integrity
Honesty and high ethical standards guide everything we do, with learners, families and each other.
The whole child
We look at the full picture, not one small area, so learners grow across every part of their learning.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Side by side, every step of the way
We don't believe in halfway solutions. We walk alongside each learner and their family for the whole journey, until they reach their full potential.
Ours is a holistic, relationship-based approach that honours the whole person, not just their marks.
We'd love to hear about your child
Send us a short note and we'll help you find the right starting point.