Changing The Future-Spencers Retreat SEND Trip
Changing The Future
A summary
Changing the Future is excited to offer a calm, fun, and sensory-friendly visit to Spencers Retreat Farm for children and young people aged 5–16 years as part of our HAF programme. This exciting and inclusive farm experience has been carefully designed to support children, including those with SEND, by providing a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment where they can relax, explore, socialise, and enjoy new experiences at their own pace.
Set within a peaceful outdoor environment, Spencers Retreat Farm offers a fantastic range of engaging activities and sensory experiences for children to enjoy throughout the day. Children will have the opportunity to meet friendly farm animals, explore nature, and take part in a variety of fun and interactive activities designed to support wellbeing, confidence, communication, and play.
The session will include access to:
• Friendly farm animals and outdoor exploration
• Sandpits for creative and sensory play
• A trampoline for active fun and movement
• Soft play areas for safe indoor play and social interaction
• A calming sensory space to support relaxation and regulation
• Gentle group activities and friendship-building opportunities
At Changing the Future, we understand that every child is unique. Our caring and experienced staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to participate in ways that feel comfortable for them. We aim to reduce anxiety, promote emotional wellbeing, and provide positive experiences that help children build confidence and independence.
This trip encourages:
• Sensory exploration and outdoor learning
• Confidence building through play and new experiences
• Social interaction and friendship opportunities
• Emotional wellbeing in a calm and supportive setting
• Communication, teamwork, and positive engagement
• Relaxation, enjoyment, and memorable holiday experiences
Children will be supported throughout the session to ensure they feel safe, happy, and able to enjoy activities in a way that meets their individual needs. Whether they enjoy active play, sensory experiences, animal interaction, or simply relaxing in a peaceful outdoor setting, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
This memorable farm adventure promises a fun, calming, and rewarding experience where children can explore, play, make friends, and create happy memories in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Tickets
HAF Child
£0HAF Child
£0SEND accessibility checklist
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 mentor
Changing The Future
Changing The Future
Changing The Future was founded as a response to the real life lived experiences of the founder and managing director. The company is based upon supporting young people through their journey; raising aspirations and specialising in services for individuals who have experienced difficulties or trauma within their life. By offering specialist training to professionals members of the community offering alternative perspectives through the eyes of our youth mentors. Changing The Future offers a safe place; early help support and advocacy for individuals to be able to develop the mechanisms and skills needed in order to overcome personal difficulties and barriers.
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Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
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.
