Life Skills Hub

What Life Skills Hub does

Life Skills Hub Limited is a Hull-based, founder-owned independent special school and education services provider serving children and young people aged 4-25 with SEND, neurodiverse needs, anxiety and trauma, many of whom have had difficult experiences in mainstream education. Its core offering is Life Skills Hub Central, an Ofsted 'Good' (2025) independent school for Years 6-13, complemented by LSH Next Steps (a registered sixth form) and the Precision Training Hub (hair and beauty vocational courses). Around this core it wraps a multi-disciplinary therapeutic and outreach portfolio that includes SEND tuition, Intense Outreach, Inreach and School Outreach keyworker packages, a Therapeutic Centre for high-anxiety secondary pupils, integrated therapies (counselling, play therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, Zones of Regulation), animal therapy (equine and canine), independent-living skills training, Forest Skills Hub outdoor learning, holiday clubs, staff training and event/room hire.

The company's underlying 'technology' is a trauma-informed, relational clinical-pedagogical framework delivered by in-house therapists, safeguarding leads, SEND practitioners and teaching staff, with associated assets including AQA and NOCN examination-centre accreditation, UKCP psychotherapy membership, Investors in People, Disability Confident and IQM/Optimus awards. Revenue is generated primarily through local-authority commissioned placements and outreach contracts (Hull, East Riding, North Lincs, North East Lincs), with secondary streams from vocational courses, therapeutic services, clubs, and room hire. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales into local authorities and schools, with direct-to-consumer admissions handled by an Inclusion Lead, and supporting channels including the website, Instagram and Trustpilot reviews.

Name

Life Skills Hub

Legal name

Life Skills Hub Limited

Website

https://lifeskillshub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Life Skills Hub is a Hull-based independent special school and SEND education provider serving children and young people aged 4-25 with neurodiverse needs, anxiety and trauma, delivering trauma-informed placements, outreach, therapy, and vocational courses commissioned primarily by local authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Staff Training, Coaching & Professional Development (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ), Mental Wellness & Resilience Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAK)

Keywords

• Special education services
• SEND support
• Therapeutic education
• Alternative provision
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Local Authority Placements: Commissioned placements for children and young people with SEND, funded by local authorities. Includes full-time school placements and alternative provision packages.
2. Outreach Services: Intense Outreach, School Outreach, and Inreach services commissioned by schools and local authorities. Multi-disciplinary Keyworkers providing 1:1 or 2:1 support.
3. Therapeutic Services: On-site therapies including counselling, play therapy, hypnotherapy, therapeutic art, holistic therapies, mindfulness and zones of regulation. Available for students on roll and as standalone packages for external clients aged 4-25.
4. Room Hire: Event space and room hire available outside school hours, at weekends and during school holidays. Includes kitchen/cafe area, social rooms, main hall, sensory room, and independent living space.
5. Holiday Clubs and Events: Holiday clubs for primary and secondary/post-16 age groups, some free and some at £5 per person. Events including AQA celebrations, enterprise events, and themed days.
6. Education and Training Courses: Functional Skills courses (Maths and English from Entry Level 2 to Level 2), Employability courses, Hair and Beauty courses. NOCN accredited qualifications and exam packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Life Skills Hub operates an independent special school and multi-disciplinary support services for children and young people aged 4-25 with neurodiverse needs, SEND, and anxiety in Hull and East Riding, UK. The organization delivers bespoke education combined with trauma-informed therapeutic interventions across school placements, outreach, inreach, tuition, post-16 provision, and vocational training in hair and beauty.

Product overview

Life Skills Hub is an educational services organization offering a multi-tiered portfolio of services. The core offering is Life Skills Hub Central, an Ofsted-rated 'Good' independent special school for Years 6-13. This is complemented by LSH Next Steps, a registered 6th form provision at Years 12-13. Precision Training Hub provides vocational hair and beauty training. The organization delivers therapeutic services (Integrated Therapies, Animal Therapy, Therapeutic Centre), outreach programs (Intense Outreach, Inreach, School Outreach), SEND Tuition, Staff Training, and Independent Living support. Educational courses include Functional Skills (Maths, English), Employability, and Hair & Beauty at various accreditation levels. Additional services include Careers Curriculum, Forest Skills Hub, Clubs & Events, and Room Hire facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Life Skills Hub Central Independent School
• LSH Next Steps (Post-16 Sixth Form)
• Precision Training Hub (Hair & Beauty Courses)
• SEND Tuition Service
• Intense Outreach
• Inreach
• School Outreach
• Therapeutic Centre
• Staff Training
• Integrated Therapies
• Animal Therapy
• Independent Living
• Forest Skills Hub
• Functional Skills Course
• Employability Course
• Club Services
• Room Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• Pupils thrive and often their lives are transformed at this school. Most pupils have found their previous experiences of education difficult. Here, pupils are nurtured to re-engage with the broad and interesting curriculum.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RSPCA Hull & East RidingminorOthersLocal animal welfare organisation providing real-life experience in animal care for young people. Students visit to learn about animal welfare and care.
• Caring for CatsminorOthersAnimal care partner providing experience in cat care and welfare for young people.
• Instinctive Horse TrainingminorOthersEquine training partner for pony therapy sessions. Non-riding therapy helping individuals build confidence, trust, and social skills.
• Humberside Police - Operation EncompasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-wide police liaison ensuring all children experiencing domestic abuse receive timely support in school, regardless of location. National advice line available.
• HOPE Allotment Regeneration ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Humberside Police, Orchard Park Postcode Gardener, Hull City Council, Sirius North, Thorpe Park Primary, Safer Hull, Hull YJS, VIY, Hull City Wide and EMS. Transforms neglected area into community space with wildlife ponds, nature walks, and outdoor classroom.
• University of HullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership shown as part of associate logos on website.
• East Riding Local OfferminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial local authority resource helping families find SEND services and support for children 0-25 in East Riding area.
• Hull SEND Local OfferminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Hull local authority website with information on education, transport, and support services for young people 0-25 with SEND.
• EteachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline recruitment platform where Life Skills Hub posts job vacancies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lifeskillshub
• Xx.com/LifeSkillsHub
• Facebookfacebook.com/LifeSkillsHubLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifeskillshub

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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