The Woodlanders

A place for play and self-regulation skills at
Exmouth Forest School 

The Woodlanders Forest School is for children (age 6-13) who have some lagging gaps in social and emotional skills and would benefit from calm time in the woods in a small group to boost their self-esteem and confidence.

We know that children develop their play skills at different rates, some may have Autism or other learning differences (sometimes called Neuro-diversity) requiring a slightly more tailored approach to forest school. Being part of a large established group may present anxieties that make our standard group unsuitable. 

Our Forest Schools aim to reduce social and emotional pressures, support growing independence and confidence, and provide a place to thrive.

We expect that sharing the woods with other children is accessible to all, enjoying outdoor play and learning and benefiting from a therapeutic environment that;

• recognises and reduces sensory challenges
• understands and caters for autism and other neurodiversity, who can struggle with friendship skills
• a place that reduces demands for easily frustrated or inflexible children.

With this in mind we are pleased to be offering a new group called The Woodlanders at Exmouth Forest School. 

This group has a focus on play and self-regulation skills together we’ll;

• Discover about forest animals, trees and other living things and tell their stories.
• Play and learn new games in the woods. 
• Spend time in hammocks and find out things that help us be in a good place to be.
• Lots of fun and more fun.

The Woodlanders will be small group of young people who like it when the woods are a calm and safe.  There will be maximum of 12 children. This small group will allow the staff to gain a better insight and understanding of the individual and provide a setting in which they are more able to thrive.

Cost & How to Book 

Half Days: Over the Winter period the group will run on Mondays 9.30am-12.00am  – £20 per place.

We do accept childcare vouchers. If your child has an EHCP, you can request Devon County Council to fund the session.

For a ‘one off’ taster visit or termly booking please contact hello@outdoorsgroup.co.uk

If for any reason the children find accessing this site a struggle, we can signpost you to other available services.

Where

Exmouth Forest School

Who

The group is led by 2 highly skilled and experienced Forest School Leaders;