Libra was founded in 2001 by Joan and Alan Wilkes, previously headteachers in international schools abroad. Joan and Alan recognised that the care and education system was failing some children in our society and Libra was founded to support children in care with their education. Libra has since been successfully educating and caring for children who are experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and who have other specific learning difficulties associated with learning delays or underachievement.