Help for Schools & other professionals

A wide body of research shows that time spent in nature reduces anxiety, stress levels and depression. The natural world offers multi-sensory experiences that grow neural pathways and reduce the stress hormone cortisol.

Amongst other factors, increased use of technology, and the recent pandemic has reduced the amount of time children are spending playing and working in natural environments. This is thought to be impacting their wellbeing and mental health.

Forest Space programme combines the best of our flexible, solution-focused Learning Space approach, with the all the therapeutic benefits of the natural world.

Please contact gill@learningspace.org.uk for further information

Learning Space is pleased to be offering the above training for anyone working with children, young people, and families.

As the leading charity in Surrey delivering solution-focused therapy and approaches with children ages 5 and up, this training will provide you with the skills to offer and integrate a strengths-based approach that supports children, young people, and families to set realistic goals, celebrate and build resilience, and enable positive change.

Please email sf@learningspace.org.uk for further information

“If all staff used the framework the local authority would be a happier and calmer place”

“Would be useful for schools to develop these skills when trying to develop relationships with EBSNA children and young people”

“It would be useful to those working with students with additional needs whose voices aren’t often heard”

EBSNA (EBSA) is a term used to describe a group of children and young people who have severe difficulty in attending school due to emotional factors, often resulting in prolonged absences.

A recent news report stated that more than one in five children in England are frequently missing school, in a sign attendance is still struggling to get back to pre-pandemic levels.

We have a range of services available, including 1:1s, groups and support for parents.

Please email lou@learningspace.org.uk for further information