Re‑engagement, Regulation and Nature‑Based Learning Programme Course Outline Therapy Wood is a trauma‑informed, outdoor alternative provision offering occupational therapy, sensory‑rich learning and curriculum‑linked nature‑based education. We provide bespoke 1:1 and small‑group programmes for children and young people who require a therapeutic, relational and regulation‑first environment to re‑engage with learning. Our dual specialism combines: Occupational therapy assessment and intervention Experiential, curriculum‑linked outdoor learning We support pupils experiencing: emotionally based school avoidance sensory processing differences high anxiety neurodivergent profiles reduced attendance transitions between settings EOTAS packages SEMH needs requiring therapeutic outdoor provision Learners access a unique woodland environment with horses, goats and sensory‑rich natural spaces that promote regulation, confidence and engagement. Programmes are designed to support: Re‑engagement – rebuilding readiness to learn through regulation, sensory integration and relational practice. Transition – supporting movement between settings, reintegration pathways and confidence building. Enrichment – enhancing a pupil’s weekly timetable with therapeutic outdoor learning that strengthens attendance, wellbeing and engagement. Therapy Wood delivers accredited learning, therapeutic intervention and practical outdoor education that reconnects pupils with themselves, others and the curriculum.
Course Modules
• Nature Connection & Wellbeing (Open Awards Level 1 & Level 2) • Functional Skills (embedded through outdoor learning) • Sensory Integration & Emotional Regulation • Executive Functioning & Motor Skills Development • Ecology, Habitats & Seasonal Change • Horticulture & Environmental Stewardship • Animal Care & Therapeutic Interaction • Personal Development (aligned with DfE AP Standards 2025) • Outdoor Practical Skills & Team Tasks • Nature Based Wellbeing & Mindfulness
Awarding Body
Open Awards (for accredited modules) Engagement only pathways also available
Student Expected Outcomes
Students attending Therapy Wood benefit from a therapeutic, sensory‑rich environment that supports regulation, confidence and readiness to learn. Through nature‑based activities, animal interaction and occupational therapy‑informed practice, learners develop: improved emotional regulation increased resilience and confidence strengthened executive functioning and motor skills enhanced communication and social interaction re‑engagement with learning and improved attendance practical skills through horticulture, ecology and woodland tasks readiness for reintegration into school or progression pathways Accredited modules provide meaningful recognition of learning, while therapeutic intervention supports wellbeing, identity and positive relationships.
Key Stage course delivered to
KS1; KS2; KS3; KS4; KS5
Admissions Criteria
None stated. Referrals accepted from schools, SENDAR, AP leads, social care and EOTAS teams.
Staff Experience
Therapy Wood is led by a qualified Occupational Therapist with specialist experience in sensory integration, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, trauma‑informed practice and nature‑based therapeutic education. Additional staff and sessional practitioners bring experience in: outdoor learning horticulture animal care environmental education SEMH support experiential curriculum design nature‑based wellbeing approaches All staff hold enhanced DBS checks and complete annual safeguarding training.
Delivery Area
Outdoor woodland learning, polytunnel, stables, sensory‑rich natural spaces, and small indoor areas.
Programme length
Termly (half‑term or full‑term bookings)
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times of Delivery
AM/PM session
Staff Ratio
1:1 Small Group: up to 1:3 (maximum three learners per group) Small group sessions are offered only where appropriate, safe, and aligned with individual needs. Group composition is carefully planned to ensure emotional safety, sensory compatibility and positive peer interaction.
Cost of Course
1:1 Provision £212 per session (2hr sessions booked half‑termly or termly) Small Group Provision (up to 3 learners) £120 per hour (group rate) Delivered as structured group sessions focusing on social development, teamwork, regulation, and collaborative outdoor learning.
