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South Downs Forest School

south downs forest school

Lewes

We are extremely lucky to have access to a beautiful woodland with two meadows, nestled on a gentle slope on the stunning South Downs. We also have a fantastic view across to Lewes and Firle. Having the chance to shine, to experience personal satisfaction, enjoyment and achievement is good for anyone. It increases motivation and general happiness in life. All children and young people deserve to experience this! Children love learning outside and at South Downs Forest School we offer a wide range of bespoke Forest School Programmes and Outdoor Learning events to support children and young people from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds with their learning, development and wellbeing. Overwhelming evidence shows that children are often happier learning outside; rich, exciting and stimulating, woodlands provide opportunities to learn a wide range of skills as well as develop emotional intelligence, resilience and well being. We are passionate about getting children and young people back into contact with nature and support them in discovering this rich and stimulating learning environment. If you have a group of children that would like to come and experience a Forest School programme or Outdoor Learning session, we can offer bespoke programmes or events to suit your needs. Sessions are led by an enthusiastic teacher with experience in many fields of education, Forest School, Outdoor Learning, Special Educational Needs and Well Being. We believe that the Forest School experience, with its strong element of self-directed learning over an extended period, encourages self confidence, self esteem, problem solving and team building. Enriched Outdoor Learning translates to healthier, happier children with improved performance, in terms of both learning, behaviour and mental health.

Daisi

daisi

As Christmas approaches, many of us find ourselves wondering how best to balance our budget and sustainability consciousness with the consumerist expectations promoted through the media. And this Christmas those concerns feel as real as ever. In the wake of Covid, and with the huge challenges of the cost-of-living crisis, young people across Devon are suffering from more mental health issues than ever before. “In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. Now, five children in a classroom of 30 are likely to have a mental health problem.” The Children’s Society Meanwhile, schools have their purse strings tightened weekly. Access to the arts is often one of the first priorities to be cut in school, even while children are known to benefit from it now, as much as ever. “I had a parent nearly in tears the next morning, as she spoke about how much her child had loved it and how it had boosted her confidence. This makes a huge difference to our families.” Assistant Head, Exeter Your donation supports Daisi’s continuing work with young people in schools and communities across Devon. From workshops in schools which offer children a practical experience with an artform they may never have previously tried, to longer projects that make a real difference to children’s lives, your contribution will help us to bring creative and inspirational experiences to children who need it. To receive your (pdf) certificate by email and sign up to Daisi’s mailing list, please complete the form below after making your donation, and before Tuesday 20 December.

Broad Horizons

broad horizons

Northampton

Broad Horizons has been an established Psychotherapy service in Northamptonshire since 2007 when is was founded by Claire Harrison-Breed. Claire has thirty years of experience working as a child and adult psychotherapist. She is secretary of the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation and a board member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children, Young People and Families. Broad Horizons model is to offer therapeutic support to its clients that goes beyond 50 minutes in the room. At Broad Horizons as well as the therapy, we work closely with the network around the client to ensure a joined up and consistent package of support to provide the best outcome for our clients. Broad Horizons welcome referrals from professionals and self-referrals from adults and parents and carers of children and young people. We offer a range of Individual Therapy from Art therapy, Creative therapy, Play therapy and Talking therapies. All Broad Horizons therapists are trauma and dissociation informed and Integrate DDP and PACE principles into their practice Our therapists also deliver Wellbeing & Clinical Supervision to community practitioners, therapeutic Parenting Support for a range of organisations and training packages. We specialise in working with complex developmental and relational trauma for children and young people. Including PTSD, dissociation and adaptive attachments in children and families where the child is looked after in care or has been adopted which are usually commissioned through local authorities.