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Welcome to Wild Minds

Nurturing Through Nature

Wild Mind Well-Being CIC is a small, specialist alternative education provision supporting young people aged 11 to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Set within our family farm in Buckinghamshire, the provision offers a calm, structured, and nature-based environment for those who may find mainstream education overwhelming.

Because we are a small provision, each young person receives tailored support and individual attention. We build programmes around the strengths, needs, and interests of every student.

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What Makes Us Different?

Small, nurturing groups: Learning happens in groups of up to six students, each supported by two staff who know them well and provide consistent care.
Tailored pathways: Every learner follows an individual programme shaped around their needs, strengths, and future aspirations.
Safe and steady base: With calm routines and a low-demand environment, students feel secure enough to settle, build trust, and begin to thrive.
Rooted in nature: Our beautiful farm, home to a wide range of rescue animals, offers space, fresh air, and meaningful hands-on learning.
A multidisciplinary team: Students benefit from a mix of therapists, mentors, subject specialists, and practical skills coaches, working together to provide holistic support.
Led by lived experience: As a neurodivergent-led team, we bring not only professional expertise but genuine empathy, compassion, and understanding.

Our Programmes

We combine vocational learning, personal development, and emotional well-being through three main pathways. Every student works towards nationally recognised accreditations, building a portfolio of achievements that support their future opportunities.

Our accreditations include:

Maths and English Functional Skills
ASDAN Short Courses (e.g. Animal Care, Construction)
AQA Unit Awards
ASDAN Life Skills Challenges
NOCN Skills for Employment, Training, and Personal Development

Animal Care

Hands-on experience with our rescue animals — from horses and goats to reptiles and owls. Students develop responsibility, empathy, and practical animal management skills.

Construction & Land-Based Skills

Practical projects in carpentry, site maintenance, and conservation. Students gain teamwork, problem-solving, and transferable work skills while contributing to real improvements across the site.

Social & Emotional Learning

Resilience, teamwork, and life skills developed through meaningful, structured experiences. Students learn to communicate effectively, manage emotions, and build the confidence they need for future education, training, or work.

Who We Support

We welcome young people with a wide range of additional needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Conditions
ADHD
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)

Non-School Alternative Provision Context
Wild Minds operates as a non-school Alternative Provision (AP) for learners aged 11–25.
All placements are part-time (up to 15 hours per week).
Wild Minds does not provide full-time education and is therefore not registered with the Department for Education.
Responsibility for learners’ statutory education, registration, attendance, and EHCP duties remains with the commissioning body, school, or local authority.

One Wild Minds – Two Pathways

Wild Minds brings together two branches under the same ethos:

Wild Mind Well-Being CIC – Alternative Provision, funded by schools and local authorities for students with an EHCP.
Wild Minds Pro – Private practice, offering therapy, mentoring, and wellbeing services for families and individuals.

Not currently eligible for referral? You can still access support through Wild Minds Pro.