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The Owl’s Nest is one of the projects of IRADIS Foundation / ASK-Solutions in Haarlem-Noord. Through the foundation we work on technology and knowledge-sharing, digital self-reliance and practical learning environments. In and around The Owl’s Nest we make that visible: learning by doing, with calm, structure and guidance where needed.
Schools will recognise this: a learner performs well, is bright and fast, but gets stuck on motivation, frustration or learning to learn. Sometimes because the material is too easy; sometimes because “being smart” was enough for years and learning strategies were never truly practised. Later that creates risk: procrastination, avoidance, dropping off, or over-control. We offer a practical enrichment route where learners practise planning, persistence and reflection through projects — without it immediately becoming a heavy pathway.
We are not a school and we do not take over mentor or support structures. What we do offer is a small, structured setting where learners can practise self-direction, work habits and learning strategies, linked to concrete projects with a clear start and finish.
Enrichment with us is especially fitting when there is a need for challenge and learning to learn in a calm, practical setting. Schools involve us for learners who:
We always look at the combination of learner, question and feasibility. Our strength is overview and attention; that also means planning and capacity are leading.
With enrichment it is rarely about “more content”. It is about how someone learns: choosing an approach, adjusting, persisting and finishing.
In projects learners practise, among other things:
We work with clear, contained assignments. They can be technical (design, making, testing) or digital (documentation, software, research). Depending on the assignment, this happens at our office (fixed workspace) and, where appropriate, with workshop moments on location.
Enrichment works well when a project is genuinely “owned” by the learner, while still having clear boundaries. For example:
Important: we choose projects that remain finishable. Preferably a smaller project that truly gets completed over a big plan that keeps floating.
You do not get an extra subject “on top” of the timetable, but a practical enrichment route that strengthens learning attitude. Schools often notice that:
If it helps, we provide practical feedback on process: attendance, work pace, how feedback is handled and finishing (no grades, no diagnosis).
Question and goal: what does the school want to achieve, what does the learner need, and which conditions apply?
The learner gets a feel for the setting. Together we look at what motivates and what is feasible.
Frequency (e.g. weekly or in blocks), evaluation moments and who the fixed point of contact is.
We start as agreed: first tasks and a clear first block. Then we fine-tune based on progress and learning objectives.
For enrichment we work with tailor-made agreements in hours or blocks, depending on format and alignment. In a short consultation we can usually indicate what fits and which route is realistic.
Would you like to consult about enrichment or “learning to learn” for a learner (or a small group)? Get in touch. We are happy to think along — also if another route ultimately fits better.
Short consultation about the question, format and feasibility.
Agreements, routes and alignment with school and partners.
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