Therapeutic Education for Years 7–11

Now Accepting Placements – Wild Minds Academy (Years 7–11)
Specialist therapeutic education for neurodivergent learners

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We currently have  a small number of placements to start now and for September 2025. These are for young people in Years 7–11 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

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Wild Minds Academy provides a therapeutic, nature-based setting for students who experience challenges in mainstream education due to:

• Autism (ASD)

• ADHD

• EBSNA (Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance)

• Sensory processing differences or school-related trauma

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🧠 Our Approach:

• Small, consistent groups (max 6 learners)

• Calm, outdoor-focused routines with animal interaction

• Sensory-informed teaching with movement and flexibility

• High staff-to-student ratio with trauma-informed practice

• Focus on regulation, confidence, connection and learning

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📘 Curriculum Includes:

• 🐾 Animal Care

• 🛠️ Construction

• 🌾 Land-Based Skills

• 📚 Functional Skills (Maths & English)

• 🧠 Personal Development & Mentoring

• 🎓 AQA Unit Awards & ASDAN Short Courses

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Students are usually enrolled in:

• A local school (attending Wild Minds part-time)

• An EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) package

• School-directed placements as part of EHCP provision

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📩 We work directly with schools, parents and local authorities to build flexible, personalised packages that meet each young person’s needs.