At Ellendel we know the importance of good communication and how it contributes to children’s future
At Ellendel we know the importance of good communication and how it contributes to children’s future
Ellendel is an award winning, independent school with its own ethos rooted in nurturing the whole student. Since 2016 we have a reputation for academic excellence, focused on developing students' self confidence and creativity. Expert Speech & Drama classes, LAMDA preparation & English Tuition.
Building Confident Communicators Through Speech, Language & Drama
Discover a nurturing environment where creativity and confidence flourish.
At Ellendel School, we specialise in Speech, Drama, Communication and English classes designed to develop your child's communication skills, emotional intelligence, and self-expression.
We believe that strong communication is at the heart of every child's confidence, learning and success. Our Speech and Drama classes develop not only students' performance skills, but also their speech, language and communication development in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.
We are committed to helping children:
Our classes are informed by accredited training in speech and language support, allowing us to incorporate evidence based strategies that support children with a range of communication needs.
This means we can provide additional support for children who may:
We also offer targeted one-to-one communication support sessions, using engaging, drama based activities to help develop speech clarity, language skills, and confidence.
These sessions are designed to support children's communication development and can complement any existing support from speech and language therapists
1:1 consultation includes:
You will receive:
£65 | 45 minutes
If you have concerns about your child's speech, communication or confidence, our 1:1 consultation offers a supporting practical starting point.
This consultation supports speech, language and communication development using evidence-informed strategies by a trained professional. It is not a diagnostic assessment or a replacement for speech and language therapy. Where appropriate, we may recommend seeking advice from a qualified Speech and Language Therapist.

Ellendel offers classes across London - Wimbledon, Fulham, Putney and Beckenham (South East), as well as a very popular Online option.
Our online classes allow students to join us from anywhere in the UK and across the world, creating a diverse and connected learning community. Whether in person or online, every class is delivered with the same individual attention, high- quality teaching, and focus on building skills that last a lifetime.





Every student is welcomed, supported and encouraged to shine.

Our Speech, Drama, Public Speaking, Creative Writing and English programmes are ideal for the Skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Students aged 14+ can use their weekly Ellendel lessons to develop a meaningful, measurable skill over the required period.
Our classes offer structured learning, consistent progress and real‑world communication skills, all of which enrich a student’s DofE journey and support their personal development.

Since 2020, Ellendel has adapted teaching & learning methods to suit online learners. This has allowed us to welcome international learners to our Speech and Drama & Creative Writing Classes at Ellendel.
We provide 1:1 and small group online tuition in the following areas:
Ellendel also offers bespoke tuition to meet your exact needs. Please email us for more information.
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