Alternative Education Provision

Wilderness Foundation is an Alternative Provision provider approved by
Essex County Council and Southend City Council.

Pupils in Essex can be referred to our alternative provision by schools or Essex County Council. Check HERE for eligibility and how to arrange alterative provision.

Pupils in Southend can be referred to our alternative provision by schools. Check details HERE.

Wilderness Foundation UK offers nature-based therapeutic alternative provision to pupils aged between 3 and 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our 1-2-1 nature-based sessions may be arranged up to 3hours a day and 2days per week with a therapist/counsellor, an outdoor facilitator, or a combination of both, depending on the need. Click HERE to find out more about our 1-2-1 nature-based sessions.

• Alternative Provider Policy Pack 2026/27
• Letter of Assurance
• Risk Assessment Pack
• Insurance

Please contact us if you require any further information or would like to discuss anything regarding our Alternative Education Provision in more detail.