The village will provide a strong, educational support structure for academically able neurodivergent children that are being homeschooled, are being educated via an EOTAS package or who attend mainstream schools in Scarborough and the coastal regions, and need additional help. This will include learning support and enrichment activities delivered in a nurturing environment, access to alternative spaces where children can regulate and reset on a longer term basis when needed, and a dedicated provision for those who, despite best efforts, are unable to tolerate mainstream settings.

Our approach will value the needs of the individual child, with a strong emphasis on enrichment, social connection, wellbeing and preparing for the future, so that SEND children can grow into confident, capable and fulfilled adults - as well as achieve academically.

Side by Side with Mainstream Education

Our learning support community will be just that! A supportive community dedicated to individualised learning. It will not not be a traditional school, nor an alternative provision setting. Instead, we’ll operate as a specialist support provider, working alongside existing schools to help meet the needs of children who are struggling in mainstream environments. Our role is to complement, not replace, school provision.

By collaborating closely with schools, families, and professionals, we aim to provide flexible, compassionate support that helps children re-engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve better outcomes, while remaining connected to their school community and their friends.

Permanent Placement

For a small number of children who, despite every reasonable adjustment and sustained support, are unable to thrive in mainstream settings, we will offer longer-term or permanent nurturing placements within our learning community. These placements will provide a stable environment where children can learn at their own pace, feel safe and understood, and develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.

Traditional Teaching Methods

It is clear that for many children, (particularly those with additional needs) the traditional British model of schooling no longer meets the realities of how children learn and thrive today. We are committed to re-imagining education in a way that is more flexible, inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of the young people we support.

Our Education Hub will offer a three-tier approach. This will include:

1. Additional learning support and enrichment activities within a nurturing environment.

2. Access to alternative learning spaces where children can regulate and reset on a longer term basis when needed.

3. A dedicated provision for those who, despite best efforts, are unable to tolerate mainstream settings.

Our focus will be on creating a positive, engaging learning experience, with less emphasis on traditional teaching methods and environments. This does not mean we will overlook core subjects; rather, we will offer supplementary support to strengthen school learning for those who need it. Children will remain registered at their school and attend the village for extra support and therapy.

By responding to need rather than labels, this approach aims to open up fairer opportunities for children and families, while addressing a significant gap in local specialist and alternative education provision.