We know that the challenges of dealing with children with SEND can be exhausting! Juggling work, childcare and appointments, and dealing with meltdowns and daily challenges can leave parents and carers stretched to the limit – battling loneliness, guilt and depression - or just simply needing some time away from it all! That’s why our Centre will be a safe haven where you can find the support and care that you need.

The Havenswood Community Village will bring together education, wellbeing, and family support under one roof. Designed to promote gentle social connection, inclusivity, and belonging, the Village will offer flexible, multi-purpose spaces where everyone feels welcome and at home. Over time we hope to include a wide variety of supportive services…

Facilities envisioned include:

The Village model brings education, health, and community services together around shared spaces and shared purpose, so that families can access the support they need close to home. Facilities will be designed to bring people together – building friendships, reducing isolation, and promoting positive inclusion. They will help children and young people grow in confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for adult life.

For kids and teens: Havenswood Community Village will provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can rediscover their confidence, curiosity, and joy in learning. Children will have access to small, supportive learning spaces and a wide variety of therapeutic activities that build resilience, and opportunities to connect with peers who understand and accept them. Every child will be encouraged to grow at their own pace, develop a sense of belonging, and find a pathway that celebrates their strengths and individuality.

For younger children: our Early Days Unit will offer gentle, play-based early intervention for toddlers and young children who may be showing signs of developmental, social, or communication differences. By working closely with families and professionals, we aim to identify needs early, provide tailored support, and nurture each child’s emerging strengths in a calm, sensory-friendly environment.

For parents and carers: the Community Village will be a place of understanding, connection, and relief. At Havenswood, there will be a welcoming space where they can share experiences, access expert advice, receive practical help with forms and entitlements, and take time to rest and recharge. Through our weekly support groups, workshops, and wellbeing activities, parents and carers will be empowered to advocate for their children with confidence, knowing that they are part of a wider community that understands and stands beside them.

Grab a coffee and a slice of cake, in our community cafe, unwind in a calm space, visit our shop, catch up with a friend, or just enjoy a few quiet moments for yourself.

Drop-off Day-Care Facility

Our plans hope to include the provision of a drop -off facility that offers a safe environment for children from a few hours, up to a full day, providing families with much-needed emergency and short -term care and support.

Trained staff will run tailored activities that cater to neurodivergent needs, ensuring a calm, structured, engaging experience, whilst you take some time to do some shopping, attend an appointment, enjoy afternoon tea with a friend or just have some ‘me-time!’

Havenswood - bringing together a community to serve young people and their families.

Whether you’re looking for practical advice, a shoulder to lean on, or simply some well-earned downtime, our community village will be a haven for the whole family. Come as you are, and leave feeling stronger, supported and more connected.

With your support and help we can make the dream a reality