Autism-friendly Family Forest School

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Location address: Venturewood at Delamere Forest, Northwich
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Ages: children 12 - 18 · adults 18+ years

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Child Ticket £5 per sessionAdult Ticket Free
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Autism-friendly Family Forest School block mentored by Venturewood
Autism-friendly Family Forest School block mentored by Venturewood
Autism-friendly Family Forest School block mentored by Venturewood
Autism-friendly Family Forest School block mentored by Venturewood
Autism-friendly Family Forest School block mentored by Venturewood
Autism-friendly Family Forest School block mentored by Venturewood
A summary
Our Autism Friendly Family Forest School is a relaxed outdoor session designed for autistic teenagers and young adults and their families. These sessions take place in a calm woodland setting, offering a supportive environment where participants can enjoy nature, try simple forest school activities, and spend time outdoors without pressure. The sessions are designed to be flexible and inclusive, allowing participants to explore the woodland at their own pace. Activities may include nature-based crafts, gentle woodland skills, sensory exploration, and opportunities to learn more about the natural environment. Participants are free to engage with activities in the way that feels comfortable for them. We keep the group size small to help create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where participants can feel safe, supported, and able to enjoy being outdoors. The focus of the session is on wellbeing, connection with nature, and shared family experiences. Families are encouraged to join in together, making this a great opportunity to spend quality time outdoors in a supportive and understanding environment. What’s Included? - A 2-hour guided forest school session - Small group with experienced instructors - Nature exploration and sensory activities - Access to woodland resources and simple forest school equipment Location: Venturewood at Delamere Forest (Located next to the Visitor Centre Car Park) Benefit from our introductory offer of just £5 per session! Please make sure your child wears suitable clothing as we will be out in the forest! Activities will be mostly outdoors but we do have our brand new base for some indoor creativity. Please note: a booking fee is added at checkout for this booking, and parking charges apply at Delamere Forest (free for up to 20 minutes for drop-off and pick-up).
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentors
Venturewood
Education that grows outdoors
Venturewood is the outdoor education arm of The Petty Pool Trust, a charity supporting young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. We offer inclusive, adventure-based learning that builds confidence, independence, and life skills in a safe, supportive environment. Our programmes run across two sites: our long-established Cheshire woodland centre in Sandiway, and a new location at Delamere Forest in partnership with Forestry England. We offer a mix of activities suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether it’s Forest School, seasonal workshops, wellbeing sessions, school visits, residentials, or community sessions, Venturewood provides high-quality outdoor learning experiences that inspire personal growth through challenge and connection with nature.
Rachel
Outdoor Instructor
Hi, I'm Rachel. I have been an instructor for over 6 years facilitating forest activities such as bushcraft, orienteering, and team games, and adventure sports such as sailing, climbing, paddling, and archery. My perfect Sunday would be a sunrise hike and lake swim, checking on my beehives, and relaxing on hammocks by a campfire as the sun sets. In my spare time I like to crochet, sew, paint and build to create anything I need or make gifts for people.
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Price£5
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Price£0
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Where we'll be
Venturewood at Delamere Forest, Linmere, Northwich, England, CW8 2JD
WHAT’S PROVIDED
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Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
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Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.