Where children with autism feel safe, understood and ready to thrive.
A therapeutic learning environment for children with ASC, SLCN and EBSA — where understanding every child comes first.
Homebrook Woods is developing a specialist therapeutic learning environment for children aged 5–11 with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated communication needs. Whilst progressing through independent school registration, we are offering our Foundations Provision — flexible specialist alternative provision available from October 2026.
Current Service Offer
Following successful independent school registration, Homebrook Woods intends to offer full-time specialist independent school places.
Education shaped around every child
At Homebrook Woods, we believe children thrive when they feel safe, understood and valued. Rather than expecting children to adapt to a traditional school environment, we have intentionally designed every aspect of our provision around the individual child. Our home-inspired setting, therapeutic approach and specialist understanding of autism and communication needs enable children to develop confidence, emotional regulation, independence and a positive relationship with learning. We know that successful education begins with strong relationships. By taking time to understand every child's strengths, interests and individual way of communicating, we create an environment where children can flourish.
Therapeutic by Design
Therapeutic principles are woven throughout every interaction and every part of the school day.
Home-Inspired Environment
A calm, nurturing setting deliberately designed to feel safe and welcoming rather than institutional.
Focused on ASC & SLCN
Our experience, training and provision are centred around supporting children with autism and those with associated Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Emotional Regulation
Supporting children to understand and manage their emotions through trusted, consistent relationships.
Outdoor Learning
We value learning beyond the classroom, making regular use of our outdoor spaces and the local environment for learning, exploration, movement and wellbeing.
Family Partnership
We work closely with families because the best outcomes are always achieved together.
With more than 30 years of experience, Vonny founded Homebrook Woods with one clear vision.
Vonny Shelley established Homebrook Woods to create the kind of specialist learning environment she had always wished existed — one where understanding every child comes first, relationships come before learning, and every child is supported to develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. Her leadership spans SEND, safeguarding and therapeutic education, and that experience shapes every decision made at Homebrook Woods.
Ready to find out more?
Every journey starts with a conversation. We would love to hear about your child and explore whether Homebrook Woods is the right fit.
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