# TLC The Learning Centre — Orpington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Helen Dyer

## Contact

- **Address:** Orpington, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01689 824463
- **Website:** https://tlcthelearningcentre.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/orpington/tlc-the-learning-centre-12002

## About

TLC The Learning Centre is a small independent Special Educational Needs school in Bromley, Kent. We offer learners a welcoming and secure environment in which to learn and develop as young people. We provide high-quality education and care for a broad range of complex emotional and academic needs.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Life-Changing School: My son has been at TLC The Learning Centre for a year now, and it's been a game-changer for him. The staff are amazing, and the programs they offer, like the '71 Club' for LGBTQ+ students, have really helped him find his place. We're so grateful to have found this school! *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Safe Haven for My Child: TLC The Learning Centre has been a safe haven for my child. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are great. My child has really thrived here, and I'm so grateful to the school for helping him overcome his challenges. *(Sep 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Mixed Experience: We were at TLC The Learning Centre for two years, and it was a mixed experience for us. The staff were lovely, and the programs were great, but we felt that the school could have done more to support my child's specific needs. Overall, it was a good experience, but not without its challenges. *(Jun 2020)*

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