Our intention is for sessions to be play-directed, with activities gently guided to support skills like listening, turn-taking and social interaction. In practice, especially during a child's first few weeks or months with us, this often looks more like the child leading the play themselves, while we focus on settling them in and building trust. As that settling-in period progresses, we begin to introduce more guided structure, always at the child's own pace.

The best first step is to get in touch so we can talk through your child's needs and what you're hoping for. If suitable, we would then arrange a trial session. We want families to feel confident this is genuinely suited to their child before joining.

We're not a specialist SEN setting. What we've created is a thoughtful response to a need we've noticed among our families; a smaller, slower-paced space to build foundational skills. If your child requires more specialist or clinical support, we're happy to have an honest conversation about whether this is the right fit.

Our teacher has experience working with children with complex educational needs, alongside a strong background in early years (EYFS) practice. As part of ongoing professional development, she will also be undertaking further SEN-focused training to continue building knowledge and insight in this area.

No. Our sessions are designed to sit alongside any formal support your child already receives, not replace it. If your child has an EHCP or is receiving SEN support through a school or local authority, this remains in place. Our sessions simply offer an additional space focused on foundational skills like social interaction, listening, and communication.

No, an EHCP isn't required. We assess suitability on an individual basis through a conversation with you about your child's needs.

No. We don't require a formal diagnosis or EHCP to join. Many parents are already aware of their child's needs, particularly where these are more pronounced, and we want to make sure support is available without unnecessary barriers.