New SEN after school club at the Nature Nook
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, has launched a new nature‑based after school club for children with SEN and their families.
Designed for children aged 6 and above, the sessions encourage families to enjoy the outdoors together through a mix of guided nature activities and self‑led play. There is no requirement to be registered with Diverse Abilities services to attend, ensuring the club remains open and inclusive to the wider community.
Each session is crafted to help young people explore and learn through nature. Activities include:
Safe tool usage
Fire lighting demonstrations
Interactive games and sensory tasks
Access to free‑play areas including a mud kitchen and wishing tree
All activities are facilitated by a highly experienced Outdoor Learning Lead who specialises in supporting children with SEN.
Alex Bradford, Outdoor Learning Lead at Diverse Abilities commented: “We’ve had so much interest in offering specific SEN sessions in our Nature Nook, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming children and their families to learn and play in a safe outdoor environment at our after-school clubs.”
The After School Club runs every Wednesday during term time, from 3:45pm to 5:15pm and start from Wednesday 15th April. Each session is £10 per child, with free parking available at The Treehouse. Families booking six or more sessions can use code CLUBTERM to receive one session free.
Parents or carers are required to stay for the duration, and siblings are welcome when booked in advance. Children under one year old may attend at no charge.
Find out more and book your place at diverseabilities.org.uk/afterschool.