The Hub.

A place of innovation, creativity & joy

What is the HUB?

The HUB will become a next-generation, specifically curated learning environment for young people with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Dyscalculia and other neurodivergent profiles, as well as ever-expanding Homeschooling communities, many of whom are subject to neurodivergent profiles.

Created by 1in7, The Hub will offer what traditional schooling often can’t: personalised pathways, extensive neurological profiling, real-world relevance, and psychological safety.

The Challenge

Right now, too many neurodivergent students are being misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply left behind.
Rigid school systems. Undertrained staff. Limited support. Rising anxiety.
Families are often forced into reactive decisions without real alternatives.

The HUB will be the proactive answer

A structured, supportive, and human-centred model where every learner is seen, heard, and championed.

Will the HUB be right for your child?

We will support students who:

  • Are neurodivergent (diagnosed or self-identified)

  • Struggle in traditional school settings

  • Experience anxiety, burnout, or school refusal

  • Need flexible structures to pursue passions

  • Thrive when learning is visual, practical or interest-led

  • Seek an education model that aligns with who they truly are

The Process.

SEN-Focused Support

A tailored environment built specifically for neurodiverse learners—celebrating strengths, reducing anxiety, and fostering both academic and social development.

Online Learning Integration

In partnership with Kings InterHigh, students will access a flexible, fully supported online curriculum—enhanced by in-person mentoring and real-world application.

Neurodevelopmental Profiling

Each student will begin with a personalised assessment to guide their unique learning journey—aligning curriculum, support, and goals to their cognitive profile.

Tailored Curriculum

Learning at The HUB will never be one-size-fits-all. Every programme will be bespoke, built around passions, needs, and the evolving pace of each student.

Flexible Timetables

We’ll support natural learning rhythms with adaptable schedules—helping students manage energy, focus, and flow in ways that traditional school never could.

Practical, Real-World Learning

From internships to creative labs, students will engage in hands-on, interest-driven experiences that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Neurodiversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Different Minds

The HUB will be built around a simple truth: neurodiversity is not a deficit—it’s a strength.

In contrast to many traditional academic institutions, we will embrace the full spectrum of neurodivergent profiles, including Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, PDA and beyond. We’ll recognise these as natural and valuable variations of the human brain, each offering unique perspectives, talents, and ways of processing the world.

Our vision won’t stop at access—it will centre on belonging.
The HUB will foster a vibrant, inclusive community where neurodivergent students will learn, grow, and connect with others who understand their experience. Here, individuality will be celebrated—not flattened. Expression will be encouraged—not managed.

We won’t just support diversity.
We’ll build around it.

Personalised. Supported. Evolving.
Built Around the Brain

Learning at The HUB will always begin with understanding.

Each student will develop a neurodevelopmental profile, co-created with families and specialists. This will help us design a personalised curriculum that plays to their strengths, works around their blockers, and evolves as they do.

The HUB will offer:

  • Flexible academic pathways (via Kings InterHigh)

  • Project-based, experiential learning

  • Mentorship, therapeutic input, and emotional coaching

  • Weekly planning and progress review

  • Ongoing family engagement in learning design

This won’t be education for the masses. It will be learning for your child.

Real Skills. Real Confidence.
Preparing for Life

At The HUB, we will look beyond grades. We’ll build confidence, purpose, and emotional fluency—so that every student leaves not only educated, but equipped.

Students will be encouraged to:

  • Explore internships and future work experiences

  • Launch creative, entrepreneurial, or mission-led projects

  • Join sports, music, or wellbeing pathways

  • Build independence, resilience, and life-ready skills

  • Set their own meaningful goals and direction

Because every mind deserves the tools to thrive—on its own terms.

Personal Growth & Wellbeing

Identity

We’ll empower students to understand who they are—supporting self-discovery, self-worth, and a sense of personal purpose. Because thriving begins with knowing yourself.

Motivation

Motivation will be seen as a skill, not a given. We’ll help students tap into their internal drive—fueling determination, passion, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Expression

We’ll champion self-expression as a vital form of communication and self-understanding. Whether through words, art, performance, or dialogue, students will learn to find their voice, speak their truth, and grow in confidence.

Wellness

Mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing will be integral—not optional. Through coaching, support, and self-care spaces, we’ll prioritise holistic flourishing.

Mindset

We’ll help students build a growth mindset—embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and developing the confidence to take risks and bounce back stronger.

Curiosity

Curiosity will be our compass. Students will be encouraged to question, explore, and make meaning—building adaptability and critical thinking for whatever lies ahead.

Designed for Brilliance!

The HUB won’t feel like a traditional school.
It will be a purpose-built environment, designed from the ground up to meet the emotional, sensory, and cognitive needs of neurodivergent learners.

We will create a space that feels more like a creative campus than a classroom. It will be warm, modern, and adaptive—with zones that allow students to move through their day with ease, calm, and inspiration.

It will include:

  • Breakout Rooms for small-group collaboration or quiet focus

  • Play & Movement Zones to support energy regulation

  • Calm Rooms & Rest Zones with soft lighting and sensory tools

  • Meditation Pods for reflection or self-regulation

  • A Contemporary Café—part social hub, part life-skills space

  • High-Spec Tech Areas with iMacs, tablets, and digital tools

  • Lecture & Lab Spaces for group sessions and workshops

  • A Workout Studio for movement-based learning and body awareness

Set within a beautifully crafted and architecturally inspiring space, The HUB will be designed to support focus, creativity, wellbeing, and difference.

Our environment won’t just accommodate neurodivergent learners— it will be built for them.

The core Team.
experience, motivation, passion

Sean Rafter

A serial entrepreneur, former professional sportsman, and co-founder of 1in7, Sean injects a unique blend of strategic acumen and business development expertise into this initiative. As a father of a neurodiverse son, he intimately understands the educational challenges that can significantly impact young individuals. Sean is driven to dispel the often misguided attitudes surrounding neurodiversity and propel the Hub to reach as broad an audience as possible. His personal experience fuels his commitment to making a positive impact on the educational landscape, ensuring inclusivity and understanding for the neurodiverse and others in need of specific learning support. more >

Dr. Mark Abell

Mark stands as a highly regarded Business Consultant with an impressive forty-year track record in education and global franchising. Drawing on his wealth of experience, he specialises in advising on the creation and implementation of international growth strategies. Currently, Mark is playing a pivotal role in advising a select portfolio of leading schools on their expansion ventures into diverse regions, including Asia, Continental Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Latin America. His expertise steers educational institutions towards successful global expansion, contributing significantly to the advancement of education on a worldwide scale. more >

Emilia Pastor

A former Harvard University graduate Emilia has coached teachers and school leaders for the past 15 years. As a former headmaster of an elite public school and a coach to principals, she has extensive experience helping teachers enhance their teaching to meet the needs of today’s students. She has also trained and coached school leaders so they can effectively support teachers in the classroom. With extensive experience facilitating professional development, Emilia loves the challenge of creating learning environments for adults where educators feel they are gaining tangible skills they will use in the classroom. more >

Jessica Lament

A versatile, multi-certified teacher and coach with extensive knowledge of special education. A graduate of Syracuse University with a focus on inclusion, Jessica has experience supporting and coaching early years and elementary school teachers. Her specialities include engaging diverse learners, integrating differentiated instruction, and lesson planning that maximises instruction with high student engagement. Jessica has worked with a wide spectrum of teachers, ranging from public schools in the United States to a private elite school in Singapore. She currently volunteering as the Vice President of the SPRINT network - a group of anglophone professionals in France who work with students with different needs and disabilities. more >

Andrew Wood

Andrew is Principal at Curtis Wood Architects and brings extensive spatial design and construction-led experience to the Hub project. A graduate of Birmingham School of Architecture and the University of Bath, he previously contributed to world-class projects at Foster & Partners and Sir Michael Hopkins before establishing his London-based practice. Andrew is a RIBA chartered and multi-award-winning architect.

Indicative Ambassadors.
creativity, curiosity, mindset & excellence


As it develops, the HUB will bolster both its direct learning influence and also brand value by being supported by a distinguished international Mentor group drawn from the realms of well-being, professional sports, the creative arts, and beyond. Our unique approach seamlessly blends exceptional expertise with academic learning, providing students with a comprehensive and enriching experience that expands horizons in many fields of excellence and life-based learning.

Committed to excellence, our mentors will play a pivotal role in instilling core values of discipline, resilience, and holistic well-being. By empowering students to surpass their potential, we not only drive a passion for knowledge but also cultivate an invaluable mindset for success.

Sir Jony Ive

Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Sian Williams

Jamie Oliver

Contact.
drop us a line

info@river-agency.com
(+44) (0) 7467 875533