After School Club

Join us at The Nature Nook after school for a selection of guided activities and self-led play.

A stay and play session for SEN children aged 6+ and their siblings.

How to access

Our After School Club is for SEN children aged 6 and over, to attend alongside their siblings and parents. There is no need to be registered with Diverse Abilities other services in order to attend.

What to expect

These sessions are designed to encourage the whole family to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, and explore the world around us through a whole range of different nature-inspired activities.

Our guided activities include tool usage, fire lighting, games and sensory tasks, and much more. The Nature Nook also offers plenty of free play areas, including a beautiful mud kitchen and a magical wishing tree.

Sessions take place every Wednesday during Dorset term time from 3.45pm until 5.15pm.

Costs

These sessions are £10 per child and parking at The Treehouse is available free of charge.

Mutiple session discounts

When booking 6 or more sessions, enter the code CLUBTERM at checkout for one session free.

High standards of care

Our Outdoor Learning Lead is highly experienced in supporting children with SEN, but this group is open to all, including those without additional needs. Young people must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

After School Club

£10.00

Date:

• Supervision: A parent or carer must stay for the duration of each session. Adults attend free of charge. Siblings are welcome but must be booked in advance. Children under 1 year old can attend free of charge.
• If your child has any additional needs or medical issues, please let us know in advance so we can best support them.
• Weather & Clothing: Sessions take place in all weather conditions except in cases of unsafe high winds or thunderstorms. Please dress appropriately for the weather:
o Warm, waterproof clothing and wellies are recommended.
o In hot weather, please apply sun cream before arrival.
o Children are likely to get messy – bring a change of clothes!
o We recommend waterproof all-in-one suits or separate trousers and jackets (e.g., from Lidl), layered over warm clothing.
o Long sleeves and trousers are advised due to long grass and the possibility of ticks.
• Facilities: Toilets are available on site, including a Changing Places toilet equipped with a mobile hoist.
• Cancellations: In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a session, we will contact you as soon as possible and issue a full refund.
• Refunds: All bookings are final. We are unable to offer refunds once a session is booked unless we cancel the session ourselves.
• Risk & Challenge: The Nature Nook encourages children to explore risk in a safe, supported way. Exposure to 'risky' experiences helps build confidence, independence, and resilience. All sites are fully risk-assessed before sessions begin. We conduct:
o A daily site check
o Written risk assessments for tool use and fire procedures
• Session Style: Sessions are child-led. Children are free to explore and engage with activities as they choose. We offer a range of options, including a mud kitchen, loose parts play, and more structured activities (e.g., tool use).
Please supervise your child at all times, especially when they are using tools or engaging in higher-risk activities.
• Diverse Abilities is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by participants.
• Our staff will lead the scheduled activities but are not responsible for providing care or supervision. You are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of all young people under your care.