Therapeutic Services

Personalised support to unlock potential.

At Hatfield Wick Education (HWE), we believe that education transcends academics. It is a transformative journey that nurtures confidence, emotional intelligence, and social competence. Many students who join HWE face challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties in social interactions. Our Emotional & Social Development service is designed to address these needs through a holistic, therapeutic approach rooted in our CARES framework—Compassion, Autonomy, Respect, Empathy, and Support.

The CARES Framework

A Holistic Foundation The CARES curriculum is central to our ethos, creating an environment where every student feels valued, understood, and empowered. This approach draws inspiration from Carl Rogers' person-centred theory, emphasising the importance of a nurturing educational space where students can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Compassion: Embedded in every interaction, ensuring students feel genuinely cared for and supported.

Autonomy: Encouraging students to take ownership of their learning, fostering independent thinking and self-confidence.

Respect: Celebrating individuality and promoting an inclusive environment where every voice is heard.

Empathy: Cultivating understanding and positive relationships, helping students connect with others’ perspectives.

Support: Providing tailored interventions to meet the unique needs of each student, enabling both academic and personal growth.

Our services are structured to help students build self-awareness, manage emotions, and develop positive relationships. Through guided mentoring, structured activities, and therapeutic approaches, we create safe spaces where students can express their thoughts and feelings freely.

Guided Mentoring: Our well-being mentors work closely with students, offering consistent emotional support and practical coping strategies to navigate everyday challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches: Incorporating trauma-informed practices, mindfulness, and resilience-building techniques, we address emotional well-being alongside academic development.

Structured Activities: Activities designed to enhance emotional regulation, stress management, and self-reflection, aligned with the CARES curriculum and the NHS Five Steps to Mental Well-being.

Emotional & Social Development Services

“Our learners placed at Hatfield Wick have thrived, forming friendships, expressing feelings, and making academic progress. The environment and support have been paramount to their success.”

Mrs. Melissa Sarling, Plume
“Hatfield Wick has been a lifeline, offering support, encouraging independence, and helping our child gain confidence to start her course at Equine College."

Parent of a Year 11 Learner
"The whole process was smooth and well thought out. Our young person, once struggling with high anxiety, has made huge progress at Hatfield Wick, learning to manage their emotions and build relationships.”

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Personalised support to unlock potential.

The CARES Framework

Emotional & Social Development Services

“Our learners placed at Hatfield Wick have thrived, forming friendships, expressing feelings, and making academic progress. The environment and support have been paramount to their success.”

“Hatfield Wick has been a lifeline, offering support, encouraging independence, and helping our child gain confidence to start her course at Equine College."

"The whole process was smooth and well thought out. Our young person, once struggling with high anxiety, has made huge progress at Hatfield Wick, learning to manage their emotions and build relationships.”