One to One Supported Forest School

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At The Wilderness Grove, our qualified and experienced team support children through 1:1 Forest School provision and small group provisions, helping them access learning in a nurturing outdoor environment.

Wellbeing is the foundation of our practice. By recognising the social, emotional and physical needs of each participant, we provide the guidance and support needed for meaningful time in nature.

The Wilderness Grove Forest School was established in September 2020 by Cate Regi and Tom Wild, who have many years of experience working with children requiring alternative provision, within SEN primary and secondary school settings, as well as in the farming and environmental sectors.

Trauma-informed practice sits at the heart of everything we do.

For parents, Local Authorities and academies considering a placement, it is important to know that a provider operates professionally and follows recognised Forest School principles.

Key considerations include:

• Working in line with good Forest School practice
• Supporting the development of confidence, communication and practical skills
• Safe and appropriate tool use 
• Qualified staff with First Aid certification 
• Clear risk assessments and safeguarding procedures 
• Well-managed woodland sites
   

Our sessions are designed to ensure children develop skills and confidence progressively over time.

Forest School learning is individualised and learner-led, meaning we do not set fixed outcomes for the children who attend.

Each session is carefully planned and reviewed, with activities offered and guided by the Forest School facilitator. However, children ultimately choose their own direction for learning and exploration.

Skills that children may develop include:

• Imagination and creativity
• Curiosity and focus 
• Fine and gross motor skills 
• Communication and language 
• Nature connection and empathy
• Identification and memory skills 
• Understanding distance, scale and location 
• Sustainability and woodland management 
• Self-regulation and self-esteem 
• Deduction, reasoning and problem solving 
• Confidence, patience and determination
• Listening and responsibility
• Safe tool use and risk awareness 

Forest School provides a low-demand, nurturing environment that:

• Supports mental health and wellbeing
• Celebrates neurodiversity
• Offers individualised provision
• Provides practical and instructional activities 
• Embraces a relational approach
• Promotes conservation and environmental awareness
• Encourages healthy lifestyles
• Stimulates curiosity and learning
• Fosters emotional development

To commission a place, please complete the referral document below.

We carefully match our 1:1 staff with the individual needs of each child.

Once a placement is agreed, a Service Level Agreement is issued to commissioning parties alongside requests for relevant documentation, such as EHCPs, personal risk assessments and supporting information.

After all documentation has been completed and a pre-placement visit has taken place, the young person is ready to begin their Forest School journey.

Attendance at professional meetings can also be arranged if required.

Unlike many alternative provisions, our Forest School also provides opportunities for children to socialise and play with peers, while still receiving individual 1:1 support to help build the social skills essential for holistic development.

A full day bespoke Forest School programme, tailored to the needs of an individual young person, starts from £375 per day.

Days and times are agreed during the referral process.

Please contact us to discuss individual needs and how we can support a young person through our Forest School provision. 🌿