Empowering Families, Inspiring Futures

Embracing Neurodiversity

At Havenswood, we’re creating a community where neurodivergent children and their families are not only supported, but are genuinely valued, heard and understood.

We’re campaigning to launch a pioneering community village - a compassionate, integrated centre combining education, family support, therapy and counselling, and community engagement for neurodivergent children, young people, and their families. Our mission is to create inclusive spaces that foster belonging, development, and positive change for everyone. Through high-quality education, tailored support, advocacy, and outreach, we’ll create welcoming environments where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and realise their full potential and where every family feels supported and cared for.

Because every child deserves to be seen, heard and celebrated, exactly as they are.

Shaping the Future of SEND Support

Our community based model of supportive SEND education, early intervention and family support is a pioneering project - one that we believe will be a game-changer for neurodivergent families in Scarborough and the surrounding coastal areas. Our vision is to create calm, therapeutic environments where children and their families are supported, cared for and warmly welcomed – never out of place or forced into spaces they don’t belong. The focus is on serving the community while working alongside other SEND providers, sharing resources and good practice - combining a range of integrated, holistic services to strengthen support for families across the region…everything together in one space, easy to access, and accessible to everyone. We want to work with local charities and professionals to pioneer youth programs, develop creative and social enterprise and educational initiatives; everyone working together to create positive change.

We are committed to working with emerging government reforms and initiatives in SEND and Alternative Provision, ensuring that our services not only meet current needs but also help shape and deliver the highest standards of inclusive, forward-thinking support.

Ages 9-16 Provision

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Community Village

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A Centre for Excellence

Havenswood aims to become a recognised research centre for excellence in SEND and neurodiversity. By working with universities, healthcare professionals, and families, we will test and share what really works – from early intervention at nursery level to preparing young people for adulthood. Our goal is to build knowledge that not only strengthens our own provision, but that also shapes best practice across the country.

Discover more about our research ambitions by clicking below.

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Get Involved

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We know we can’t do this alone, and need your support! There are so many ways to get involved with our mission – so take a look and discover how you can help us make a real difference.

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Contact Us

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email

info@havenswoodtrust.org


Phone
07788114559