Keepers Gate Forest School

Services

Keepers Gate Forest School offer a therapeutic alternative provision to children who are experiencing difficulties in mainstream education. These difficulties could be the result of their trauma, mental health, persistent suspension and exclusions, or special educational needs.

Their forest school offers a unique therapeutic intervention, where they can meet each child’s individual needs, support them to manage and regulate their emotions, develop their social skills, build confidence, and feel safe and secure.

The natural environment supports children as it helps them to feel safe and calm and allows them to have space to manage their feelings and emotions. The routine remains the same every day, helping children feel secure. 

Keepers Gate work closely with parents and schools to ensure that they're all working towards the same goals. Children can attend their setting for 2 days a week, alongside school. They share small, next steps to progress towards, and give each child a learning journal that they can share at school and home, with photos of their forest school journey.

Their end goal is for children to be able to reintegrate back into mainstream school, and they work with schools to ensure that the transition is smooth and successful.

You can find out more details and read their ethos on their website.