What we can do to support your child in our care:

We understand how to build the emotional foundations that children and young people need to thrive, be mentally healthy and learn successfully. This includes having resilience and self-confidence, being able to handle difficult situations and manage their own feelings; as well as being aware of the kinds of things that affect – and improve – their mental health.

We build confident, open, healthy and trusting relationships with the children to help them feel safe. Positive relationships with a trusted adult are an important protective factor for children, helping them thrive, remain resilient and learn effectively.

We offer activities that are more likely to engage your child, we have the freedom to think more creatively than in a school-based environment and we use interactive strategies that maintain their interest and help them feel that they belong.

Many studies have shown the positive impact of outdoor learning on mental health. Just being outside for prolonged periods, boosts the immune system and improves physical and mental health. Prolonged contact with a natural outdoor environment has been shown to give huge benefits in physical activity (motor function and competencies) and child behaviours (cooperative play, social behaviour) in children from preschool to primary school and adolescents. 

Hence we spend a lot of time outside!!