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SEND Sessions

At Urban Forest Tribe, we are dedicated to providing enriching and inclusive experiences in nature for families in our local and wider community. Throughout the year, we offer SEND sessions and home education SEND sessions. We have also begun offering SEND support and consultancy within schools, following requests from several schools for assistance in developing plans that incorporate nature connection to support children with SEND.

Our sessions are thoughtfully crafted in collaboration with experienced professionals to deliver tailored nature connection experiences. These sessions are designed to cultivate an appreciation for the natural world, while providing a safe and welcoming environment for exploration. We carefully select sites that offer the right balance of safety and freedom, ensuring that every child can engage in meaningful and enjoyable outdoor experiences.


Each session is a blend of engaging activities, including natural crafting, sensory nature exploration, and guided tool use. Our planning process is thorough, with a focus on the children's interests and requests, ensuring meaningful and enjoyable experiences for all.

We are proud to partner with The Bridge Primary in Islington, working together to create a new on site nature area for the long term enjoyment of the school community. Our dedicated team of volunteers, alongside partners like London National Park City and local organisations, is actively involved in supporting and completing this project.

 

Kindly note: Our SEND-specific sessions are currently full.

If you're interested in these sessions, please feel free to reach out, and we’d be happy to add you to our waiting list.

For more information about our offerings and how to get involved, please feel free to reach out to us at info@urbanforesttribe.com
 

SEND Mum

I am writing to share the profound impact that the forest school has had on my disabled children, both of whom have faced significant challenges in conventional educational settings. For two years, our local authority was unable to secure appropriate provision for them, leaving us in a state of limbo. However, since enrolling in forest school, the changes in my children have been nothing short of miraculous. For the first time, they have made friends and feel part of a community. This experience has provided them with a sense of regularity and structure, something we desperately wished for in other provisions. The only thing we yearn for now is the opportunity for them to attend more days. My children have flourished in ways I could not have imagined. One of my children, previously pre-verbal, has begun speaking and can now express his needs clearly – a milestone that had remained elusive even with the support of speech and language therapists. This breakthrough speaks volumes about the nurturing and effective environment provided by the forest school. Every week, they learn new skills, building their confidence and abilities in a natural, supportive setting. This school has done what six previous schools couldn’t – it has allowed my children to thrive. Words cannot fully capture our gratitude and the sense of fortune we feel for having discovered this incredible educational approach. Thank you for your support of this life-changing program. It has made a world of difference to my family.

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