Welcome to Thrive Learning Hub CIC
Alternative Education & Learning Community for ages 5-16.
Every Child Deserves A Place Where They Can THRIVE
Small-group learning and community for children and young people aged 5–16 who may not thrive in mainstream education.
Supporting out-of-school learners, home-educators, EBSA, anxiety, school-based distress and young people seeking an alternative pathway.
Build Confidence. Find Belonging. Reconnect with Learning
Which age is your child?
Thrive has two small learning communities for home-educated children and young people - Learning Hub and Teen Hub. Both offer learning, friendships and a regular community to be part of, with the approach changing as children grow.
Learning Hub (5-12 yrs)
A small, supportive learning community combining English and maths with projects, creativity, cooking, sport, outdoor learning and Forest School every Tuesday afternoon.
Our Middlies (roughly 9–12) are an important group within Learning Hub too, with dedicated time and learning suited to their age as they begin the bridge towards Teen Hub.
Tuesday & Thursday | 09:30-15:00
Teen Hub (12-16)
A place for teenagers to learn, make friends, build confidence and prepare for what comes next.
Teen Hub combines project-based and cross-curricular learning, Functional Skills English and Maths, trips and experiences, and our Thrive Skills programme covering life skills, wellbeing, digital and financial literacy, PSHE, outdoor learning and entrepreneurship.
Tues 09:30–15:00 | Wed 10:30–14:30
If you have any questions please use the contact form below or email hello@thirvelearninghub.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Why Choose THRIVE?
Many of those who join Thrive arrive feeling stuck.
Perhaps their child has lost confidence in learning.
Perhaps school has become a source of anxiety rather than growth.
Perhaps they are unable to attend school or are home-educating and looking for a community where their child can learn alongside others.
Perhaps they are worried about what the future holds if traditional educational pathways no longer feel like the right fit.
Whatever brings families to us, the outcomes they are hoping for are often remarkably similar.
They want their child to:
✓ Feel confident and happy
✓ Build meaningful friendships
✓ Enjoy learning again
✓ Develop independence and resilience
✓ Feel understood and accepted
✓ Be excited about their future
At Thrive, we have designed our provision around these goals.
Who Do We Support?
Thrive may be right for your child if they have / are:
• Experienced EBSA or school avoidance
• Struggled with anxiety around learning
• Felt overwhelmed in larger educational settings
• Disengaged from education
• Looking for a more personalised approach
• Needing support with confidence, friendships or belonging
• Out of school or home-educated
• On-roll but unable to attend
Many of our learners arrive feeling disconnected from education. Our goal is to help them reconnect — first with people, then with learning.
We work with families self-funding provision as well as places funded by Local Authorities, Schools & Education Trusts.
The THRIVE journey
For many children and young people, particularly those experiencing anxiety, EBSA or school-based distress, meaningful learning cannot happen until they feel safe.
That is why our approach focuses on gradual, sustainable change.
Feeling Safe
Building trust, reducing anxiety and developing a sense of belonging.
Building Relationships
Developing friendships, confidence and connection with the community.
Re-engaging With Learning
Beginning to explore interests, take risks and participate more fully.
Growing Independence
Developing resilience, responsibility and self-belief.
Looking Ahead
Preparing for future learning, qualifications, employment or adulthood.
Every child's journey is unique, but meaningful progress takes time.
Testimonials
"The team at Thrive really understand children and their individual needs. They helped my son rediscover a love of learning, and the fact he looks forward to attending says everything."
Jillian Wells
"Thrive is a calm, nurturing environment where children's wellbeing comes first. Small groups, personalised learning and Forest School create a truly holistic approach that allows children to grow in confidence and learn at their own pace."
Victoria Fitter
"Jude felt safe and nurtured at Thrive from the very beginning. Over the past year he has flourished, growing in confidence, self-esteem and belief in himself. When he joined, he lacked confidence in Maths and English; now he has sat both exams and is expecting strong passes. As a parent, it felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders."
Sarah Roberts
Our Story
Thrive was founded by Anna Waters and Louise Walker in August 2023, after seeing first-hand how many children and young people were struggling to find educational environments where they truly felt they belonged.
We met families whose children were bright, capable and full of potential, yet were becoming increasingly anxious, disengaged or overwhelmed within traditional educational settings.
We also met home educating families searching for opportunities that offered both meaningful learning and genuine community.
What began as a small project with 8 children has grown into a thriving learning community supporting over 40 children and young people aged 5–16. In June 2026 we registered as a CIC to become Thrive Learning Hub CIC to grow our provision and support for families through grants and fund-raising.
Today, Thrive remains committed to the same simple belief that inspired us from the beginning: