Pop-Up Classrooms!

Across Scarborough and Whitby, many neurodivergent children are currently learning at home  - not by choice, but because there is no school environment where they can really thrive. Our Pop-Up Classrooms have been created to change that.

These small, nurturing sessions give home-educated children the chance to experience group learning again in a calm, accepting and supportive environment. Each class is limited to just five children, with a mix of teachers, assistants and trained volunteers who understand neurodivergent needs.

We plan to offer two sessions each week:

• Core Learning Days – focusing on key subjects through creative, project-based approaches that make learning enjoyable and accessible.
• Enrichment Days – offering art, science, outdoor activities and hands-on projects that build confidence, friendships and joy in learning.

Sessions will use both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for flexibility, movement and sensory comfort.

Our Pop-Up Classrooms are the first step towards the wider Havenswood vision: creating a place where every child can learn, belong and flourish.

We have the knowledge expertise and experience to bring pop up classrooms to life, BUT it will take the strength of our community to make it a reality. Please donate and help us fund this much needed project!

If you are a parent of a home-educated neurodivergent child and would like to know more, please contact us at info@havenswoodtrust.org or use the contact us button below - we’d love to hear from you.

Please support our charity by donating using the donate button at the top of our website. Every penny counts and we need your help to make it happen. We rely upon donations, grants and community fundraising to bring projects like this to life. Whether you can make a one-off donation, host a small fundraising event, or sponsor a piece of equipment, every contribution helps us take another step toward opening the Havenswood Sensory Room.

Thank you for your support.