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At Cabins for Schools, we understand the need for dedicated spaces to provide focused support for students with SEND and or SEMH. Our log cabins and outdoor classrooms offer the perfect solution for expanding your school’s capacity for SEND support.

By creating a calm, quiet environment away from the main school building, you can offer specialised one-on-one interventions, small group activities, or sensory-friendly spaces tailored to meet the unique needs of SEND students. With a bespoke outdoor classroom or log cabin, you’ll have the extra room to provide nurturing, effective support, helping your students thrive academically and emotionally.

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Adding one of our log cabins or outdoor classrooms can provide the following benefits:

Dedicated Quiet Zones 

Our cabins offer calm, sensory-friendly spaces. These help students regulate emotions and refocus away from the main school’s distractions.


Increased Capacity for Interventions

With the extra space, schools can run multiple one-on-one sessions, therapy sessions, or nurture groups simultaneously, ensuring that every student gets the individual attention they deserve.


Flexible, Adaptable Learning Areas

Whether used for break-out sessions, small group learning, or as a sensory room, our cabins are multifunctional, providing flexibility to adapt to your school’s changing needs.


Enhancing Inclusivity

Creating a safe, accessible space allows schools to better support SEND students, helping them engage in their education and develop essential social and emotional skills.

 

Create Extra Space for SEMH Interventions

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Our outdoor classrooms and log cabins are perfect for creating that much-needed extra space for SEMH support. 

  • Emotional Literacy Support, Counselling or Therapy

  • Nurture Groups

  • Social Skills Training

  • Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

  • Behavioural Interventions

  • Peer Mentoring or Buddy Systems

  • Outdoor Learning and Physical Activities

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Provide Accessible Forest School

Students flourish with the opportunity to get out of the traditional classroom and into nature. With a log cabin, your school can provide accessible and inclusive forest school opportunities. 
 
We designed and installed an accessible forest school log cabin for Springfield SEN School. Now, their wheelchair users can access forest school year-round. What's more? Their log cabin offers a multi-sensory experience for their SEN pupils, such as through scents of the Scandinavian redwood spruce and the visuals of the fire. The pupils are able to explore a variety of different textures during bushcraft activities too. 
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Moorgate Primary Academy's Pastoral Early Help Lead Forest School for EHCPs & SEND

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'We have different groups out here for forest school, such as whole classes as well as our nurture group which supports children with EHCPs and children with SEND. In the classroom, you might get the quieter ones, children with SEND that may struggle with their learning. However, when the children are out here, they’re all equal. They're all learning new skills that none of them have ever done before. We do tool work as well with saws and axes and the sense of achievement they get is just lovely. You see a different side to the children out here than what you do in the classroom, they really ‘come out of their shells’. It gives them a massive boost of confidence which they can then take back into the classroom.'  

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The Benefits of Forest School for Pupils with SEN

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Supports sensory needs

Forest School and bushcraft activities engage multiple senses, aiding sensory processing and development

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Encourages social interaction

Group-based outdoor activities encourage cooperation, communication, and social bonding, helping pupils develop social skills in a less formal setting

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Enhances motor skills

Physical activities like climbing, digging, and building help improve both fine motor skills (e.g., using tools) and gross motor skills (e.g., balance and coordination)

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Builds confidence

Success in practical tasks boosts self-esteem and independence

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Frequently Asked Questions SEND & SEMH

What are SEMH interventions?

SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) interventions are targeted strategies and programmes designed to support students who struggle with managing their emotions, forming healthy social relationships, and maintaining positive mental health. These interventions aim to help students develop skills in areas such as emotional regulation, social interaction, and resilience, promoting overall wellbeing and success in both academic and personal settings.

What kinds of SEMH interventions can I run in my additional school building?

  • Emotional Literacy Support: Programmes that teach students to recognise, understand, and manage their emotions, helping them to respond more appropriately in various situations.

  • Counselling or Therapy: One-on-one or group sessions with trained professionals to address emotional and behavioural challenges.

  • Nurture Groups: Small, supportive groups designed to help students build social skills, self-esteem, and emotional resilience in a structured, nurturing environment.

  • Social Skills Training: Focuses on helping students improve communication, cooperation, and problem-solving in social settings.

  • Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Practices that help students develop self-awareness, manage stress, and stay calm, such as breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga.

  • Behavioural Interventions: Strategies like positive reinforcement, clear routines, and behaviour monitoring to promote appropriate behaviours and reduce disruptive actions.

  • Peer Mentoring or Buddy Systems: Pairing students with peers who can offer support, friendship, and guidance.

  • Outdoor Learning and Physical Activities: Activities that use outdoor environments to encourage teamwork, build confidence, and enhance emotional regulation through nature-based experiences.

How can I improve my SEND provision?

Improving your SEND provision can be significantly enhanced by investing in one of our log cabins or outdoor classrooms. By investing in one of our bespoke log cabins or outdoor classrooms, your school can offer improved, personalized support for SEND students, enhancing their learning experience and promoting wellbeing.

Why is SEN provision important?

SEN (Special Educational Needs) provision is essential because it ensures that students with diverse needs receive the support, resources, and tailored learning environments necessary for their success. SEN provision is crucial for promoting fairness, inclusion, and long-term success for all students, ensuring they reach their full potential in a supportive, understanding environment.

What does good SEN provision look like?

Good SEN provision ensures that students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) receive the personalized support they need to thrive in their education. Here's what it looks like:

1. Tailored Support and Differentiation

2. Inclusive Classroom Environment

3. Strong Communication and Collaboration

4. Well-Trained Staff

5. Support for Wellbeing

6. Regular Monitoring and Evaluation

7. Inclusive Extra-Curricular Opportunities


Good SEN provision is proactive, student-centred, and flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning journey is fully supported, both academically and emotionally.

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