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One of the questions families often ask us is, “What does a typical day at Lancashire Wildflowers look like?” The honest answer is that no two days are exactly the same — and that is part of what makes our Learning Hub special. At Lancashire Wildflowers, we support home-educated children and young people aged 8–16 who may need a more flexible, nurturing and creative approach to learning. Some children come to us because they want social opportunities. Some need a calmer envir

Lancashire Wildflowers was created because we believe children should not have to lose themselves in order to fit into education. For many children and young people, school works well. They find their place, make friends, manage the routines and move through the system in the way they are expected to. But for others, it is not that simple. Some children are bright, kind, funny, creative and full of potential, but the school environment feels too much. Some struggle with anxie

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Gemma Mills, founder of Lancashire Wildflowers Learning Hub, has been named Social Enterprise Rising Star 2026 at the Selnet Enterprise in Society Awards. The awards took place as part of Selnet’s 20th Anniversary and Awards Celebration, bringing together social enterprises, community organisations and changemakers from across Lancashire. To be recognised among so many incredible people and organisations doing meaningful work in their

Beyond the Classroom: Why We Chose a Different Path When we talk about the education system, we often focus on statistics, policies, staff and curriculum standards. But what about the students themselves? For many young people, school isn’t just a place of learning—it’s a space where they feel stifled, overlooked, or simply unable to thrive. Every day here at Lancashire Wildflowers, we have open, validating conversations with our courageous young people who have made the leap

Welcome our three gorgeous bunnies to Lancashire Wildflowers! A cuddle with a calm, gentle animal can offer comfort, reassurance, and a sense of calm for many children, supporting emotional wellbeing in a natural and nurturing way. So you are wondering why we bought three bunnies right? Not one or even two? No, three of them! My intention was to go out and buy one bunny for the hub (yes, I looked for a rescue first but I wanted to ensure the bunny would be tame for the child