Mud Pie Explorers provides small, supportive nature-based groups where children can feel safe, build trusted connections and participate in ways that work for them.
Children can enjoy woodland play, campfires and cooking, nature crafts, den building, tool use, games, exploration and Dungeons & Dragons. Activities are child-led, with no pressure to join in before a child feels ready.
Our groups are low-demand, neuro-affirming and designed around our Regulate. Connect. Grow. framework.
Children do not need a diagnosis to take part. We work with families to understand each child’s strengths, needs and barriers to participation and to plan suitable support and transitions.
Some places are funded through grants or local partnerships, while others are paid for directly by families. Availability and costs vary between groups and locations.
Information for families
Who are our groups for?
Our groups are designed for children experiencing barriers to participation, belonging and wellbeing. No diagnosis is needed.
Children we support may experience:
🌱 neurodivergence or sensory needs
🌱 anxiety, trauma or attachment needs
🌱 EBSA or difficulties attending school
🌱 social, emotional or mental health needs
🌱 speech or communication differences
🌱 poverty, housing insecurity or family stress
🌱 domestic abuse, bereavement or significant life change
🌱 caring responsibilities or other pressures at home
We consider each child individually, looking at what may be creating barriers and what support or adaptations could help them participate successfully.
Limits to our provision
We make reasonable adjustments wherever possible, but there are limits to what we can safely provide within our current staffing, training and facilities. We do not provide personal care and may not be able to meet some complex medical or profound learning needs.
If our current provision is not the right fit, this reflects the limits of what we can currently provide rather than the child.
Next steps
Ready to explore support for your child?
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Use the links above to find and book a current group in your area.
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Complete our referral form if your child may need additional support to participate.
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Contact us if you are unsure which group would be the best fit.
Useful information
Click the image above to view our Welcome Pack.
This explains what to expect from our groups, how we support children to settle in, what to bring and other practical information for families.
Click the image above to view our Sensory Processing, Emotions and Play Guide.
This practical guide explores how sensory needs can affect children’s emotions, behaviour and participation, with ideas for supporting regulation through play.
Click the image above to view our Inclusive Wellbeing Services Brochure.
This provides an overview of our approach, the children we support, the services we offer and the outcomes we aim to achieve.