Why Clearspace?
Because not every bright child fits into the system. Some kids need a different kind of learning space—one that adapts to them, not the other way around.
That's why Clearspace exists.
The Story Behind Clearspace
Clearspace Learning was founded by Stuart Knox—a teacher, mentor, and creative educator with 25+ years of experience in special education, the arts, comedy, design, engineering and IT.
Stuart has worked with hundreds of young people who've been underestimated, misunderstood, or let down by school. Bright kids. Funny kids. Curious kids. Kids with huge potential who just couldn't make the system work for them.
Clearspace was created to give them—and their families—a better option.
Not "alternative provision" as a last resort. Not tutoring to patch up the cracks. But education designed from the ground up to fit neurodivergent and dual exceptional learners.
What We Believe
Neurodivergent learners deserve to thrive, not just survive. They're not broken. The system wasn't built for them.
Trust comes first. Everything else follows. No trust, no learning. We lead with relationship.
Learning should be human, flexible, and future-focused. Not rigid. Not one-size-fits-all. Adaptable and alive.
Fun, play, and practical skills at the heart of everything. Learning should feel good. It should stick. It should matter.
The best education is personal. We don't invite you to the party—we create one just for you.
Meet Stuart Knox
Educator. Polymath. Imagineer.
With over 25 years of experience across special education, PRUs, mainstream schools, and higher education, Stuart specializes in supporting neurodivergent and dual exceptional learners—including those with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and SEMH.
His approach is highly personalized, relationship-led, and grounded in real-world, hands-on learning.
Stuart's Background:
STEM — Engineering, physics, computing, robotics
Creative Arts — Design, animation, performance, comedy
Technology — Coding, game design, AI integration, maker tech
Therapeutic Practice — Trauma-informed, adaptable, fun, child led
A true polymath, Stuart brings together diverse expertise: mechanical engineering, product & multimedia design, public arts projects , Tai Chi, Edinburgh Fringe performances, and decades of SEN education.
Stuart's Philosophy:
"I thrive where high intelligence meets complex needs. I find strengths, build confidence, help kids reconnect with what they can actually do. Every child has a launchpad—they just need the right fuel."
Why a Rocket?
The rocket isn't just a logo. It's a philosophy.
Launch Every learner is ready to take off. They just need the right conditions.
Clearspace Room to breathe, think, be yourself. No pressure. No clutter. Just space to grow.
Future Bold. Bright. Beautiful. Education that looks forward, not backward.
Our goal? To set every learner on a path to a bold, bright, beautiful future.