Testimonials

“So grateful for the amazing work that is done and provided here.”

“The team and everyone involved with The Lodge are truly a godsend, and we’re so thankful that a provision like this exists.”

"The balance of physical activity, practical learning, and collaboration really makes it a unique and positive experience.”

“The Lodge have kept our young person engaged in learning. This young person has previously struggled to engage in an educational provision, however due to the ongoing commitment from the staff at The Lodge he is thriving."

"The staff at The Lodge communicate with the home to ensure we are providing the best quality care to our young person."

“I love deciding what I do at Lodge and making a plan so I know each day what I am going to do. I love the animals and I have so much fun at Lodge”

“We are very grateful for everything you have done for [our child] and continue to do.”

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for him (and for us). He’s had the most amazing experience at The Lodge and has learned so many valuable life skills that will stay with him for years to come."

"The gentle and child led approach is enabling my child to feel as if he belongs to something, it's increasing his confidence and it's making him happy. There is no pressure put upon him and he's thriving, knowing he can be himself.”

“Unique service person child centred nurturing placement”

“Thank you to the Lodge team for their amazing support in allowing learners with SEN to thrive in a outdoor environment which takes away the barriers of difficulties the children experienced inside the classroom."

"The Lodge offer a range of activities that incorporate learning in a practical way that has supported our young person flourish and develop key skills that he has missed out on previously due to being out of education."

"The forest school allows them to take part in experimental learning in a multi sensory outdoor environment, encourages curiosity and the learning show great motivation.”

“Their resilience and problem solving skills have been amazing as has their health benefits from being outside in the fresh air and physically fitter from using tools, digging, climbing and swimming in the heated outdoor pool."

“Giving young people opportunity to learn in a practical and natural environment, giving them a range of life experiences.”

"The Lodge staff are confident in managing behaviours which has supported our young person to feel safe, supporting him to attend daily.”

The work you do is truly amazing. Your patience, commitment, and compassion for the children is one in a million, and it shines through in everything you do. It’s clear how much you genuinely care, and that makes such a difference."

“For us- there’s nothing we feel needs changing”

“Lots of activities and freedom also a lot of life skills learning which are based on a child centred approach it’s a nurturing environment”

“What ‘The Lodge’ does so well is provide a hands-on, engaging approach to learning. My child has benefited from activities like animal care, woodwork, and other practical skills, all of which are educational while being fun."

“We cannot thank The Lodge enough for the incredible support they have given our son over the past four weeks. From the very beginning, he felt welcomed, understood, and valued—and he absolutely loved every moment of his time there."

“A huge thank you to Kelly and all the staff for making us feel so welcome and making [our child] feel as if he belongs. You have made such a big difference to our lives in such a short space of time and we can't thank you enough.

“Nurturing bespoke provision with my child’s best interests and needs at heart”

“I personally can't think of anything you guys can do better as everything is being met!”

“Your very supportive and patient when it comes to to children with send needs and you allow us to be our self’s”

"Working with the animals is therapeutic, reduces stress and pressures of the classroom”

“The learning at The Lodge are AMAZING and support me and my needs loads”

“I think you guys are doing amazing at what you do!! I can't wait to come back this week!”

“Giving our son a chance when no other provision would. Being very patient and understanding of our sons Sen. Very supportive for us as a family too.”

“The students from [our school] that attend The Lodge Provision have shown improvements in their wellbeing with reduced stress and anxiety, improved emotional regulation and better self esteem."

"They find working with the animals hugely therapeutic.”

“Personally I believe the lodge is doing amazing, my favourite thing is doing the practical tasks such as cleaning out the animals etc etc..”

"It is the space needed for a young person to have the fun they may have missed out on in their childhood or the space they need to breathe outside of the confines of a classroom.”

"The provision encourages teamwork and brings everyone together, helping students build confidence and social skills in a supportive environment."

“Thank you for all your extremely hard work with vulnerable young people Kelly and the team.”

“I would highly recommend this provision it is very professional and is nurturing you learn so much it is truly amazing”

“The Lodge enables some of the most vulnerable young people to thrive in its peaceful, nurturing environment. It is a place for the young person to relax, feel safe and get to know themselves better."

“The Lodge is a great environment with great opportunities for young people to learn and grow.”

"We are so grateful to have had the opportunity for our son to be part of The Lodge. It has been such a positive and meaningful experience for our whole family.”

“The level of understanding and bespoke way of dealing with each family is superb. We have felt heard, understood and made to feel as if nothing is too much trouble."

“Personal approach to learning to meet individual needs of the child.”