Interactive and engaging workshops for pupils with learning difficulties
Our Sensing the Wild workshops use a storytelling format to help pupils with severe special needs, sensory impairment and autism connect with nature.
A stimulating, multi-sensory experience
These unique workshops stimulate all of the senses for a fun, emotional and memorable learning experience.
- See light beams, pictures and authentic artefacts.
- Hear singing, drumming, storytelling and sound effects.
- Touch natural and hand-crafted objects in a range of shapes, sizes, textures and temperatures.
- Smell and taste berries, plants and vegetation.
An introduction to global issues
We offer two different Sensing the Wild workshops, which explore the planet's most fragile ecosystems.
Sensing the Rainforest
A look at life in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, informed by our relationship with the tribes people of the Hunstein Range. This session focuses on the unique and amazing environment of the rainforests - the home of exotic and endangered animals and birds.
Sensing the Icecap
This session is built around the experiences of an Inuit woman living in the Artic Circle. As global warming begins to melt the ice, we explore how simple measures like planting trees in other parts of the world can have a huge impact.
Bespoke sessions which complement the National Curriculum
Our workshops are delivered by specialist presenters, experienced in working with children with learning disabilities. We tailor each session to meet the needs and key stage of the group, and forge cross-curricular links with Geography, Science, Citizenship and Literacy.
We can also tailor workshops for groups of pre-school children.
Click here for Sensing the Wild booking information