New Leaf Centre - Penrith

New Leaf Centre - Penrith We provide holistic support for children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

In our nurturing, therapeutic environment, we help those who struggle in mainstream settings build confidence, engage with learning, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

We love the energy at the New Leaf Centre right now! 🌱With so many different topics happening, there’s truly something f...
25/03/2026

We love the energy at the New Leaf Centre right now! 🌱

With so many different topics happening, there’s truly something for everyone. It’s amazing to see learners getting involved, exploring new ideas and supporting each other along the way. The enthusiasm and engagement across sessions really show how powerful a positive learning environment can be.
Looking forward to seeing all the Easter activities come to life. 🐣

Here’s to curiosity, growth, and trying something new! 💚

As the seasons change so do routines, environments and even how our bodies feel day to day. For neurodivergent teenagers...
22/03/2026

As the seasons change so do routines, environments and even how our bodies feel day to day. For neurodivergent teenagers these shifts can be especially noticeable. 🍂➡️🌸

Changes in daylight, temperature, school schedules and social expectations can sometimes feel overwhelming. What might seem like a small adjustment to others can have a real impact on energy levels, mood, focus and sensory comfort.

This is a gentle reminder to parents, carers, teachers and friends to have patience and understanding this goes a long way. 💛

To all neurodivergent teenagers if this time of year feels a bit harder you’re not alone and there’s nothing wrong with needing extra time, space or support.

Small things can help:
✨ Keeping routines as consistent as possible.
✨ Allowing time to adjust to new schedules.
✨ Being mindful of sensory changes (light, clothing, noise).
✨ Talking openly about how you’re feeling.

Every brain experiences the world differently and that’s something to respect and support NOT FIX.

Let’s look out for each other through every season. 🌿


The picture below is a food design from one of our learners working towards a Asdan award in food.

🌱✨ Spring has arrived at the New Leaf Centre! ✨🌱As the days grow brighter and the air feels fresher, it’s the perfect ti...
18/03/2026

🌱✨ Spring has arrived at the New Leaf Centre! ✨🌱

As the days grow brighter and the air feels fresher, it’s the perfect time for a little spring reset, not just in our spaces, but in our minds and creativity too.

This season, our provision is all about:
🎨 Creative expression – exploring art in new and exciting ways.
🧹 Spring cleaning – clearing out the old to make room for new and make things look bright and clean.
💭 Reflection – taking a moment to think about where we’ve been and where we’re going.
🎉 Fun – because creativity should always be enjoyable!

We’re encouraging our young artists to embrace the energy of spring, try something new, like marbling and the science behind moving an egg. We even had a RAP in the sunshine at the end of the day. 🌸
EVERYONE SHOULD EMBRACE THEIR UNIQUE SELF.🤗

🧠 Exploring Emotions and the Brain at the New Leaf Centre 🌿Last week our learners had a fantastic session with our Occup...
16/03/2026

🧠 Exploring Emotions and the Brain at the New Leaf Centre 🌿

Last week our learners had a fantastic session with our Occupational Therapist, at the New Leaf Centre. Learners spent time helping everyone explore neurodivergent emotions, talking about how different feelings show up for us and how they can affect the way our bodies and minds respond.

The group looked at how the brain works and learned about the different parts of the brain and what each part does. Understanding this helped our learners connect their emotions to what is happening inside their brains.

To finish the session, everyone got creative and made their own brains out of plasticine, bringing what they had learned to life in a fun and hands on way!

It was a brilliant session full of curiosity, creativity, and learning about ourselves. 💛

🌿 Over the past few weeks, our Centre Manager Ben has been spending time getting to know families, sharing our developin...
15/03/2026

🌿 Over the past few weeks, our Centre Manager Ben has been spending time getting to know families, sharing our developing curriculum, and working with learners to better understand and map out their individual pathways.

Learners continue to work towards Functional Skills in English and Maths and ASDAN programmes, while the therapeutic, relationship-based side of our provision helps them engage with learning at a pace that’s right for them.

With the addition of three experienced teachers who complement our ethos, we're able to offer even more opportunities and support for our learners to progress.

At New Leaf, learners feel a true sense of belonging, the freedom to be themselves, and the opportunity to work with autonomy, while knowing they are listened to, supported, and valued.

This is at the heart of what we do, providing a supportive and inclusive space where every learner’s strengths are celebrated and nurtured. 🌿




🌿 Well done to the team today for creating such a positive atmosphere for our learners on World Book Day.We had some bri...
05/03/2026

🌿 Well done to the team today for creating such a positive atmosphere for our learners on World Book Day.

We had some brilliant characters around the centre including a scarecrow, Where’s Wally, Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Miss Honey and Hagrid. Our Centre Manager fully embraced the role of Hagrid too, complete with a fantastic accent and impressions, which brought plenty of smiles.

It was lovely to see the team come together to make the day special for our learners. 📚✨️

🌿 Love seeing the chickens getting all the attention today at New Leaf Centre. 🐔🥚Lots of eggs collected too and now we c...
02/03/2026

🌿 Love seeing the chickens getting all the attention today at New Leaf Centre. 🐔🥚

Lots of eggs collected too and now we can enjoy them as they’re all officially registered.

Moments like this are exactly why hands on, real life experiences matter so much for autistic and ADHD teenagers outside of traditional classroom settings. Practical activities like caring for animals builds confidence, gives responsibility, helps with regulation and connection in a natural low pressure way.

Learning doesn’t have to look like a classroom to be powerful 🌿

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02/03/2026

🌿 We're hiring 🌿

Feel free to share.

Week 1 – Back to the Centre After Half Term 💛It’s been a lovely first week back at the centre!Music has been at the hear...
01/03/2026

Week 1 – Back to the Centre After Half Term 💛

It’s been a lovely first week back at the centre!

Music has been at the heart of our learning again – giving everyone a chance to express themselves, build confidence and connect with others in a way that feels safe and natural. 🎶

We’ve also been busy planning our upcoming trip to Beamish Museum – exploring history in a hands-on, immersive way that brings learning to life.

In the kitchen, we’ve enjoyed some cupcake making and an old school favourite of mine… melting moments! 🧁 Baking together is always about so much more than food – it’s teamwork, following instructions, sensory exploration, maths skills, patience and (of course) the joy of sharing what we’ve made.

Everything we do is designed with our neurodivergent teenagers in mind. Activities like music, trip planning and baking:

✨ Support emotional regulation through rhythm, routine and creativity
✨ Build executive functioning skills like planning, sequencing and organisation
✨ Encourage social communication in a relaxed, low-pressure way
✨ Boost self-esteem through achievement and shared success
✨ Provide safe sensory experiences in a supportive environment

We’re so proud of the way our young people engage, support each other and grow in confidence each week. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the term brings! 💫

We are looking forward to a new term at the New Leaf Centre and these are the mouth watering meals that our learners can...
23/02/2026

We are looking forward to a new term at the New Leaf Centre and these are the mouth watering meals that our learners can look forward to in the first week back. They also will be getting involved in the kitchen to help give them additional life skills 🍽️

🌟 We’re Hiring: Centre Manager - Penrith, Cumbria 🌟New Leaf Centre is looking for an experienced, compassionate, and vis...
04/12/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring: Centre Manager - Penrith, Cumbria 🌟

New Leaf Centre is looking for an experienced, compassionate, and visionary Centre Manager to lead our growing team. We are an alternative provision for neurodivergent young people aged 11–17 and are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.

If you are passionate about making a real difference, skilled in leadership and operations, and ready to take on an exciting challenge in an innovative setting, we’d love to hear from you!

💡 Know someone perfect for this role? Please share!

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