Wild Minds Alternative Provision

06/07/2026

Beautiful sunshine. Two weeks until the holidays! Let’s make it count ☀️

05/07/2026

☀️ Hot Weather Update ☀️

With temperatures forecast to remain very high throughout this week, we wanted to reassure families that Wild Minds will remain open as usual.

We will, however, be adapting our programme to make sure our young people and staff remain safe and comfortable. This will include:

💧 Regular water and hydration breaks
🌳 Making full use of shaded and cooler areas
🏠 Moving activities indoors where appropriate
🧢 Encouraging hats, sunscreen and suitable clothing
🐴 Adapting animal care and outdoor activities
⚽ Avoiding strenuous physical activity during the hottest parts of the day

Please ensure your child or young person arrives with a refillable water bottle, sunscreen already applied and suitable clothing for the weather.

If your child has a medical condition, takes medication that may affect their ability to cope with heat, or has sensory or additional needs that make temperature regulation particularly difficult, please contact us so that we can discuss any individual adjustments needed.

We will continue to monitor the forecast and conditions across our sites throughout the week and will make further changes if necessary.

Thank you, as always, for your support. 💙💛

04/07/2026

A quiet moment on the farm 🐷

This is the kind of setting many young people need. Calm, spacious, and far removed from the pressure of a busy classroom.

At Wild Minds, our farm environment helps us build regulation, confidence, and trust, with the right team around each young person.

If you are looking for a specialist alternative provision in Buckinghamshire, visit www.wildminds.pro or get in touch to discuss a referral.

04/07/2026

5 practical ways to support regulation at home

After school can feel like the hardest part of the day. Small changes can make a real difference.

A predictable routine, less language, and a bit of movement can help your child settle before anything else is asked of them. Reconnecting first often helps the next conversation go better.

If this feels familiar, save this post and visit www.wildminds.pro for more support 💚

03/07/2026

When a child feels stuck, start small today.

School refusal and big feelings can leave home feeling heavy. A calm routine, a simple breakfast, and one clear next step can make the morning feel a little more manageable.

If your young person is struggling, please remember you do not have to solve everything at once. Small, steady support matters. 💚

If you would like to talk about a placement or referral, visit www.wildminds.pro

03/07/2026

📵 Wild Minds is a Phone-Free Zone 🌿

At Wild Minds, we don’t believe young people need to be connected to their phones all day. We believe they need to be connected to people, learning and the world around them.

That’s why all students hand in their phones on arrival and collect them at the end of the day.

This isn’t about punishment. It’s about creating the best possible environment for every young person to thrive.

A phone-free day helps us:

🌿 Improve focus – fewer distractions mean more engagement in learning and practical activities.

💬 Build real relationships – conversations happen face to face, friendships grow naturally and social skills develop.

🧠 Support mental wellbeing – time away from notifications, social media and constant comparison gives young people space to breathe.

🛡️ Strengthen safeguarding – reducing opportunities for cyberbullying, covert filming, inappropriate content and online conflict during the school day helps keep everyone safer.

🌳 Encourage presence – whether students are caring for animals, learning outdoors, completing vocational projects or working towards qualifications, we want them fully involved in the moment.

We understand that many students need a phone to travel safely to and from Wild Minds. They are welcome to bring one—it is simply stored securely during the school day and returned before they leave. Where there is a genuine medical or safeguarding need, we will always make appropriate reasonable adjustments.

We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to our families for supporting this approach. We know that handing over a phone can feel challenging for some young people, but your encouragement and consistency make a huge difference. Together, we’re helping them develop confidence, resilience and healthy digital habits.

If your child or young person is likely to struggle with handing their phone in on arrival, we kindly ask that, where possible, it is left at home instead. This helps avoid unnecessary anxiety and ensures they can start the day calm, focused and ready to learn.

At Wild Minds, we’re helping young people rediscover something that’s becoming increasingly rare:

Attention. Conversation. Confidence. Connection.

Less scrolling. More growing. 💙💛

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

A game of two halves… ⚽💙💛

Today marks the halfway point of the year and just like football, the second half can change everything.

Some of our young people have taken huge steps forward. Others have faced setbacks, found things hard, or are still figuring things out. Progress isn’t always a straight line, but everyone is working hard and trying their best.

At Wild Minds, growth happens one conversation, one challenge, one achievement and one day at a time.

As we look ahead to September, we still have limited spaces available for young people aged 11–19.

📩 Make a referral:
www.wildminds.pro/referrals

Here’s to the next 182 days of courage, confidence, connection and opportunity to thrive.

02/07/2026

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team in a varied and rewarding role that combines animal care, retail and customer service.

This is a hands-on position working across our Farm Park and Pet Store, helping to provide excellent standards of animal welfare while delivering outstanding customer experiences. No two days are the same, and you'll play an important role in ensuring both our animals and visitors receive the very best care and attention.

For more information please email [email protected]

02/07/2026

A calm horse can teach us plenty 💚

If your child is finding school hard, start with regulation before reasoning.

A few simple things can help at home: softer mornings, less talking, more predictability, and a familiar routine they can rely on.

Small steps really do matter when a young person is overwhelmed.

If you’d like support from a team that understands SEND, trauma and school avoidance, visit www.wildminds.pro to find out more.