RISE
Resilient Individuals through Support & Education
An alternative learning programme for children aged 4 - 12 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities as well as children with mental health challenges.
Welcome to RISE
A nurturing alternative learning provision helping children with SEND grow in confidence, skills, and independence.
RISE exists for children who don’t thrive in traditional education settings - and for families who know, deeply, that something different is needed. Every child deserves the chance to thrive - at their own pace, in their own way.
RISE is a supportive, child-centred, teacher led mindfulness curriculum designed to create safe, structured, and joyful spaces where children can learn, and feel truly understood.
We provide a calm, relational, evidence-informed practices that nurture emotional regulation, focus, and wellbeing in a learning environment where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported to regulate, reconnect, and rediscover their confidence in learning and in themselves.
Because progress looks different for every child - and that’s okay.
What is RISE?
RISE is more than a programme — it’s a place where children feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
We work with children who may experience challenges with learning, communication, sensory processing, social interaction, or emotional regulation. Through The Mindful Life curriculum we run tailored activities, specialist support, and nurturing relationships, we help each child:
Strengthen social and communication skills
Build emotional resilience
Develop independence and life skills
Grow in confidence and self-belief
Experience success in a way that works for them
Our approach is flexible, inclusive, and built around the individual child — not a one-size-fits-all model.
Who We Support
RISE supports children and young people who may:
Have diagnosed or undiagnosed SEND (including autism, ADHD, PDA, sensory processing differences, anxiety, trauma‑based needs)
Be struggling with school attendance or experiencing school‑based distress
Have been excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or are awaiting provision
Find mainstream education overwhelming or unsafe
We also support parents and carers with coffee mornings, workshps and safe spaces for your voice to be heard.
Whether a child has a diagnosis, is on a pathway, or simply needs extra support - they are welcome at RISE.
Our Philosophy
At RISE, we believe:
Every child is capable, even when the system cannot currently see it
Behaviour is communication
Safety, trust, and regulation come before academic progress
Families deserve support
We work from a whole‑child, whole‑family approach, recognising that meaningful change happens when emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and learning are held together.
How RISE Helps Children Grow
Our sessions combine structure, specialist strategies, and play-based learning to help children develop in ways that feel safe and achievable.
Alternative Learning Provision
Small‑group and individualised learning experiences designed around the child - not the timetable.
Flexible, personalised education pathways
Emotionally attuned staff and low‑arousal environments
Learning that integrates movement, creativity, regulation, and rest
Progress measured in confidence, connection, and capability — not just outcomesSkill-Building Activities
Fun, engaging sessions designed to develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and independence.
Nervous System & Emotional Regulation Support
We prioritise regulation as the foundation for learning.
Trauma‑informed and neuro‑affirming practice
Sensory‑aware spaces and routines
Support for emotional literacy, self‑expression, and co‑regulation
Emotional & Social Development
We help children understand feelings, manage emotions, and build positive relationships with peers and adults.
Individualised Support
Every child’s needs, strengths, and goals are different. We adapt activities and support strategies to suit the individual.
Family Support & Education
We walk alongside families - not above them.
Parent support and education
Clear communication and collaboration
Advocacy‑informed understanding of SEND pathways
A Safe, Understanding Environment
Our team understands SEND. Children are never expected to “fit in” — the environment is adapted to fit them.
Support for Families
We know families often carry the weight of navigating support systems alone. At RISE, you’re not on your own.
We offer:
Regular feedback on your child’s progress
Practical strategies you can use at home
A listening ear and signposting to further support
A community that understands your journey
Because when families feel supported, children flourish.
Our Approach
RISE is grounded in:
Evidence‑informed practices
Neurodiversity‑affirming principles
Relational safety and trust
Compassionate boundaries and consistency
We don’t rush children to “catch up.”
We help them settle, feel safe, and then rise — in their own time.
Why Families Choose RISE
✔ SEND-informed, compassionate staff
✔ Small groups and personalised support
✔ A focus on confidence, not just outcomes
✔ Safe space where children can be themselves
✔ Celebrating every step of progress — big or small
Why RISE Exists
Too many children are being asked to adapt to systems that were never designed for them.
RISE was created to be a gentler, more human alternative - a place where children are met with curiosity instead of compliance, and where learning feels possible again.At RISE, we don’t ask children to change who they are.
We help them discover what they’re capable of.
Get in touch with our team
Tell us about your child and their needs
We’ll talk through the best support options
If we’re the right fit. Your child begins their journey with RISE.
Getting Started is Simple
If you’re a parent, carer, or professional looking for a supportive alternative provision, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us (riselearninghubyorkshire@gmail.com) to discuss placements, referrals, or to learn more about RISE.
Together, we help children feel safe enough to grow - and supported enough to rise.
With warmth,
Harriet & Debs xo
