Willow Haven Centre

Location: Warrington
Gender: Male & Female
Age Range: 6-18
Capacity: 5

A nature-based alternative provision where young people can reconnect with learning, build confidence and develop skills through art, exploration and a bespoke curriculum with personalised support.

Our values

Nestled in the woodland behind Gulliver’s Woodland Retreat in Warrington, Willow Haven Centre offers a creative and nurturing alternative to mainstream education. Designed for young people who thrive in a more personalised environment, we provide bespoke learning experiences that combine art, outdoor exploration and hands-on discovery.

Every programme is tailored to promote academic progress alongside emotional wellbeing, using nature and creativity as powerful tools for growth.

Here, learning feels calm, creative and rooted in nature, giving every learner the opportunity to thrive.

Our facilities

Our small, supportive environment helps learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and reconnect with their curiosity through:

six woodland learning cabins
outdoor exploration areas
creative arts spaces
quiet sensory reflection zones
small group teaching spaces – kitchen classroom.

Curriculum information

Students can attend a bespoke and individualised programme focusing on a creative offer potentially incorporating and working towards an Award, Certificate, or Diploma in vocational areas.

Access to specialised pastoral support including a key worker outside the main class, who can explore feelings and barriers to learning. Life skills development is provided to all students to support successful progression.

The following courses could be delivered:

Functional skills
AQA Awards
Art, Craft and Design/Photography GCSE (AQA)
At Willow Haven Centre we believe early learner deserves the opportunity to find their path – and truly thrive.

Policy and Prospectus Downloads

Willow Haven Centre Brochure: Download
Willow Haven Centre Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Child Protection & Safeguarding Contact Details: Download
Willow Haven Centre Safeguarding Code of Conduct: Download
Willow Haven Centre Safeguarding Policy Appendix: Types of Abuse: Download
Willow Haven Centre Admissions Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Anti-bullying Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Anti-bullying Policy Appendix: Download
Willow Haven Centre Assessment Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Attendance Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Behaviour Support Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Behaviour Support Appendix: Download
Willow Haven Centre Careers Guidance Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Complaints Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Curriculum Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Data Protection Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Educational Visits Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre English as an Additional Language (EAL) Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Equality & Diversity Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Fire Safety Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Fire Safety Appendix: Download
Willow Haven Centre First Aid and Infection Control Guidance: Download
Willow Haven Centre Health & Safety Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Health & Safety Risk Assessment Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Internet Safety Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Preventing Extremism Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Relationships & Sex Education Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Safer Recruitment Appendix: Download
Willow Haven Centre Special Educational Needs Policy: Download
Willow Haven Centre Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure: Download

To discuss how Five Rivers Child Care supports children and young people at Willow Haven Centre, or to make a referral, please contact: education@five-rivers.org