ALTERNATIVE PROVISION
Cultivating courage, curiosity, and deep connections in the great outdoors.
YOUR GUIDES ON THE JOURNEY
John Wright,
MD
John has been delivering 'hands-on' Alternative Provision, Emergency Respite and Individual SEND Sessions for children from birth to late teens for over 15 years.
He is a qualified Forest School Leader, GB Archery Instructor, Registered Highfield Tutor and has FREC3 and Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care and CYP Services qualifications.
Nick Ashton-Jones
Lead
Nick has been working with Children and Young People in the Education and Community sector for over 20 years. He is a qualified Forest School Leader, Swimming Teacher and Inclusion Officer.
Nick is also qualified to tutor the AQA Award Scheme which runs throughout Aspects Outdoors ethos and has been working with Young People to gain independent Life Skills.
Outdoor Team
Activity Coordinators
Our team consists of registered practitioners who specialise in Education and Training, Early Years and Primary Age Development, Speech and Communication, Employability and Life Skills for Children and Young People, and experienced SENDCo's.
Each individual has Level 3 Paediatric First Aid, Level 2/3 Safeguarding, Level 2 Food Hygiene and Enhanced DBS on the Update System as a minimum. Please see our 'Team' section for our Education and Training.
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WHO, WHAT, WHERE
We believe that direct experience in nature is essential for a child's development. Our philosophy is built on three pillars: experiential learning, fostering community, and environmental stewardship. We empower and encourage young people to ask questions, solve problems, and learn life skills along the way!
We offer short term and long term placements for children from Early Years up to late teens.
Overnight and Emergency Respite also available for children with SEND.