The Hub & The Hub Hideaway
148 Loughborough Road, Hathern, LE12 5JB
We provide support to parents whose children are undergoing any form of Diagnosis that will impact the learner’s education.
At The Hub, we provide both emotional and practical support that continues beyond diagnosis, offering ongoing guidance for families and learners. This includes termly group sessions designed to strengthen parental relationships and build a peer support network, alongside one-to-one meetings for parents who request more tailored guidance.
To further empower families, we host free quarterly training workshops, giving parents and carers access to practical strategies, resources and additional support. This provision is particularly valuable for families of children with complex needs, many of whom struggle to find accessible or affordable services. In the East Midlands, local options are limited and those available further afield often come at a cost. Our free and inclusive sessions aim to bridge this gap by creating a local network where parents can connect, share experiences and build confidence together.
Ultimately, our programme not only reduces pressure on overstretched services but also helps parents regain confidence, build community connections and re-establish supportive routines.
The Hub offers bespoke, individualised educational packages tailored to the hopes and aspirations of each learner. In partnership with local schools and authorities, we provide a broad range of academic and vocational programmes that offer a focused, achievable route to success. We welcome learners aged 5 to 25, with pathways suited to their educational, emotional and social needs.
Primary Curriculum-based learning
Secondary National Curriculum pathways
Vocational study programmes
NCFE Functional Skills in Maths and English
Bronze and Silver Arts Award
Open Awards courses from Entry Level to Level 3 (GCSE and A Level equivalent)
Post-16 tailored packages, soon to include Access to HE courses
All learning is delivered by qualified educators and subject to rigorous quality assurance processes, ensuring the highest standards of education. This is complemented by a specialist mental health and wellbeing package designed to build confidence and address barriers to learning and progression.
Learners can attend The Hub for up to two days per week. They are placed into groups that best support both their academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
Our dedicated Family Support Worker provides consistent guidance for parents and carers, supporting them through diagnosis and ensuring their voices are heard. This ongoing, free-of-charge service helps families of some of the most complex children access the support they need—support that is often otherwise unavailable or unaffordable within the region.
We endeavour to raise funds via grants, fundraising events and the profits from the tuition. This helps to promote the services and support those who are not yet with an EHCP that need financial support with accessing a suitable learning experience for learners with SEND or SEMH difficulties. This means we can offer the support that schools are not able to provide.
We assist learners who are not financially able to fund private assessments, or tutoring services. Furthermore, awareness building will make the wider community aware of our services and what we have to offer.
We are offering a discounted pricing structure for our service for those who are not able to finance their own assessments.
We will fund some of the placements and assessments from the CIC to help those in need via a secure pot of funds which are allocated via a criteria list that will help us determine who is most in need. This will be monitored and updated quarterly and feedback on our community aspect will be published on our social media and website to promote the support we are offering.
Tuition is best delivered in small groups to gain confidence, peer to peer learning, knowledge and provides a positive learning experience.
We carefully group our learners to make it accessible for all. As a maximum, children and young adults can only attend our setting for 2 days a week.
Operations Manager
I’m Ellie and I have a background in Mental Health Management with a degree in Sociology and Psychotherapy. This has given me a strong understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and supporting individuals with a wide range of needs.
As Operations Manager at The Hub, my role involves supporting the day-to-day running of the organisation, working closely with our management team and staff to ensure everything runs smoothly and our learners receive the best possible support.
My background in mental health has shaped my approach to management. I believe that creating a positive, supportive environment is just as important for our staff as it is for our learners. When people feel valued, listened to and supported, they are better equipped to thrive.
I’m passionate about ensuring The Hub continues to be an inclusive and welcoming environment where every young person is recognised as an individual, with their own strengths, abilities and aspirations.
One of the things I find most rewarding about my role is helping to create an environment where our team can do what they do best – support young people, build their confidence and help them achieve their potential.
I’m proud to be part of The Hub and to contribute to an organisation that puts the wellbeing, development and success of its learners at the heart of everything it does.
Director of Finance & DSL
I’m Scott and I have a degree in Sports Science from Loughborough University and am proud to be part of the leadership team at The Hub.
As Director, my role involves overseeing the day-to-day running of The Hub, with a particular focus on financial management, budgeting and ensuring our resources are used effectively.
A key part of my role is helping to ensure The Hub remains financially sustainable, allowing us to continue developing our provision, investing in resources and creating new opportunities for our learners.
I work closely with our management team to support the smooth running of the Hub, making sure we balance the practical and financial aspects of running The Hub with what matters most, providing the best possible experience for our young people.
One of the things I enjoy most about my role is seeing how the work that happens behind the scenes can make a real difference to our learners, whether that’s through new equipment, improved facilities or opportunities they might not otherwise have access to.
I’m incredibly proud to be part of The Hub and to contribute to an organisation that is committed to helping every young person feel supported, valued and able to achieve their potential.
Director of Education, SENDCo & DSL
Hi,
I’m Vanessa, the Founder and Director of Education at The Hub Educational Services CIC, as well as the SENDCo and a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
I founded The Hub because I believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel understood, supported and successful in their education. I’m passionate about creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where children and young people can build confidence, discover their strengths and achieve things they may never have thought possible.
One of the things I love most about my role is seeing our learners grow in confidence, overcome challenges and celebrate their achievements, however big or small.
I’m incredibly proud of the team we’ve built at The Hub and the difference we strive to make for our learners and their families every day.
For me, The Hub is more than an educational setting. It’s a family where everyone deserves to feel valued, supported and that they belong.