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ASN: Additional Support Needs
At Under the Trees, we strive to make all our sessions as inclusive as possible. Our
ASN sessions are structured to be accessible and inclusive for young people with
additional support needs, who prefer smaller numbers and a quieter area. We
understand that each young person is not defined by their diagnosis, which is why
we focus on individual needs through an “about me form” which is filled in when
booking sessions.
The about me form covers accessibility needs, abilities, likes, struggles, sensory needs and contact details. Using this form, we can ensure that we have suitable equipment available, something that will help the young person feel comfortable entering the session and be aware of any possible triggers.
As the young people attend more sessions, we will get to know them and can adapt and develop the session as they become more confident. If you would like support with the booking form, please contact wendy@underthetrees.co.uk
ASN session attendees’ numbers are kept low, with a maximum of ten children. There are no age restrictions on the sessions which require at least one parent/carer staying during these sessions to provide support if needed.
Staff are trained in Makaton to level 1, including woodland and beach training with a varied experience of supporting additional needs. Boardmaker session plans and symbols, advanced meetings of staff and walkthroughs of the site are all available on request.
Our current family site was picked to make sure it is within a quiet area, has plenty of parking including disabled parking with access to disabled toilets with changing area. We use a site at Larbert woods for groups and school ASN sessions which although had not toilets on site, is very accessible, including for wheelchair users. A portable toilet can be brought to sessions on request.
If you have any questions or queries regarding our ASN sessions, please contact wendy@underthetrees.co.uk
​Upcoming Events
- Fri, 01 DecMuiravonside Country Park01 Dec, 13:00 – 15:00Muiravonside Country Park, The Loan, Whitecross EH49 6LW, UKWe will be running a Friday wellbeing group for young people with ASN, families who homeschool, flexi school or who's young people struggle with school. The sessions will be run in the peaceful woodland in Muiravonside Country Park
- Sun, 03 DecMuiravonside Country Park03 Dec, 10:30 – 12:30Muiravonside Country Park, The Loan, Whitecross EH49 6LW, UKThese play sessions are free play sessions, set out to be accessible and inclusive for young people of all ages with additional support needs. The sessions are FREE to attend thanks to Thrive Outdoors and will be run in peaceful woodland within Muiravonside Country Park
- Tue, 05 DecLarbert05 Dec, 10:30 – 12:30Larbert, Larbert FK5 4RZ, UKThese play sessions are free play sessions, set out to be accessible and inclusive for young people of all ages with additional support needs. Each of these sessions will be run at a site in Larbert Woods which is accessible for wheelchair users, however has limited parking at site.
- Fri, 08 DecMuiravonside Country Park08 Dec, 13:00 – 15:00Muiravonside Country Park, The Loan, Whitecross EH49 6LW, UKWe will be running a Friday wellbeing group for young people with ASN, families who homeschool, flexi school or who's young people struggle with school. The sessions will be run in the peaceful woodland in Muiravonside Country Park
- Tue, 12 DecLarbert12 Dec, 10:30 – 12:30Larbert, Larbert FK5 4RZ, UKThese play sessions are free play sessions, set out to be accessible and inclusive for young people of all ages with additional support needs. Each of these sessions will be run at a site in Larbert Woods which is accessible for wheelchair users, however has limited parking at site.
- Fri, 15 DecMuiravonside Country Park15 Dec, 13:00 – 15:00Muiravonside Country Park, The Loan, Whitecross EH49 6LW, UKWe will be running a Friday wellbeing group for young people with ASN, families who homeschool, flexi school or who's young people struggle with school. The sessions will be run in the peaceful woodland in Muiravonside Country Park
- Sun, 17 DecMuiravonside Country Park17 Dec, 10:30 – 12:30Muiravonside Country Park, The Loan, Whitecross EH49 6LW, UKThese play sessions are free play sessions, set out to be accessible and inclusive for young people of all ages with additional support needs. The sessions are FREE to attend thanks to Thrive Outdoors and will be run in peaceful woodland within Muiravonside Country Park
- Tue, 19 DecLarbert19 Dec, 10:30 – 12:30Larbert, Larbert FK5 4RZ, UKThese play sessions are free play sessions, set out to be accessible and inclusive for young people of all ages with additional support needs. Each of these sessions will be run at a site in Larbert Woods which is accessible for wheelchair users, however has limited parking at site.
- Fri, 22 DecMuiravonside Country Park22 Dec, 13:00 – 15:00Muiravonside Country Park, The Loan, Whitecross EH49 6LW, UKWe will be running a Friday wellbeing group for young people with ASN, families who homeschool, flexi school or who's young people struggle with school. The sessions will be run in the peaceful woodland in Muiravonside Country Park
Videos
Take a look at some of the fun we've been having Under the Trees recently!
You can see more videos on our YouTube page here.