Empowering Families, Inspiring Futures
Embracing Neurodiversity
Welcome to Havenswood Trust. We’re working to create a pioneering SEND ‘Village’ designed to support neurodivergent children and young people, and the families who care for them. Through an inclusive network of partner organisations, the village will provide coordinated, compassionate support that responds to real needs, reduces isolation and improves life opportunities for SEND children, young people and their families.
Our compassionate, integrated community, will combine education, early days and family support, therapy, counselling, life skills and community engagement for families in Scarborough and the surrounding areas.
Because every child deserves to be heard, seen and celebrated exactly as they are!
Laying the foundations for a SEND village built on understanding, partnership and hope for neurodivergent families..
Shaping the Future of SEND Support
The community based “Village” model is a groundbreaking approach to community care - one that we hope will be a game-changer for Scarborough and the surrounding coastal areas. Based on the principal that “it takes a village to raise a child,” it is being successfully used in other areas of the country and is based on the OASIS Trust’s “village” model. We are excited to be involved in such pioneering work at its outset. Our “Village” focus will be on serving the SEND community while working alongside other SEND charities and providers, sharing resources and good practice in one space, to deliver a wide range of support that is easily accessible to all who need it. We also plan to work with local charities and professionals, to pioneer SEND youth programs, working in line with the government’s “YOUTH MATTERS” initiative to develop creative and social enterprise programmes and work experience initiatives; everyone working together to create positive change for our young people, helping to give them the very best start in life.
“A Village is more than co-location or even partnership. It is the complete coming together and integration of our energy and resources – a new civil society covenant to create the opportunity for children and young people to raise their aspirations, set ambitious goals, and unlock their potential. It’s time to think like a forest rather than a group of individual trees. That is the only way we will get the job done!”
Steve Chalke - Founder of the Village model and Oasis Charitable Trust
Ages 9-16 Provision
Community Village
A Centre for Excellence
Havenswood Village aims to become a recognised research centre for excellence in SEND and neurodiversity. We believe it is important to keep learning about what helps children and young people with SEND to thrive, and to be honest about what doesn’t work for them. Our SEND research programme will help us do exactly that.
By listening to children, families, and professionals, and by carefully trying out new ideas and approaches, we can understand what truly supports wellbeing, confidence, and learning. This ongoing learning means we are always improving what we offer, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. 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.
Get Involved
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.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@havenswoodtrust.org
Phone
07788114559
