Strunch Hill Wood, Doddington

07521 854095

hello@landandleafcollective.org

Saplings Alternative Provision

A forest school leader stands next to a child all wrapped up in a sensory swing
A close up of two older children holding and looking at a slow worm.
A view looking up into the top of a sari tent from the ground.
A pair of wellies stand at the entrance to a low shelter. In the background parents and children sit on cushions and blankets in the shelter.


Our Alternative Provision offers a nurturing, nature-based approach for children and young people aged 8 and over who need support beyond the classroom. Whether home educated, flexi-schooled, or in school, we provide a safe and enriching woodland environment where they can reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Who Is It For?

We support children and young people aged 8+ who may be:

  • Home educated and in need of additional support or social connection
  • Flexi-schooled or attending school but struggling with the demands of the classroom
  • Experiencing school-based anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance, or burnout
  • Neurodivergent and requiring a calm, sensory-aware, nature-based setting


Our provision is designed to be flexible and child-led, offering a consistent, supportive space where young people can feel safe, seen, and empowered to grow in their own time.

What We Offer

  • Small group and 1:1 sessions in our woodland space, tailored to individual needs
  • A trauma-informed, relationship-based approach that prioritises emotional safety
  • Nature-based, hands-on learning that supports confidence, resilience, and communication
  • Flexible engagement, working alongside EHCPs, support plans, or school strategies where needed

Working in Partnership

We work collaboratively with families, schools, and local authorities to ensure our provision fits each child’s broader support plan. We offer regular check-ins and termly progress reports to keep communication open and aligned.

A Safe Space to Reconnect

For many young people, the woods become a place of peace, possibility, and belonging. Whether they’re with us for a short time or on a longer journey, we’re here to provide connection, consistency, and care, with no pressure to be anything other than themselves.