Tall Trees​​

 

Tall Trees | Where Learning Meets Therapeutic Fun

Located in the peaceful town of Retford, Tall Trees is a fully accessible, single-story sensory space designed to support young people through a blend of therapeutic and educational experiences.​

 

About Tall Trees 

The setting includes two sensory suites, one for calming for support regulation, the other for stimulation and engagement—integrated into each learner’s daily routine.​

 

Our Vision

To provide a therapeutic environment that supports small-step academic learning through fun, engaging, and individualised interactions.

 

Curriculum Approach

We combine personalised learning with daily sensory activities tailored to each learner’s needs, promoting both development and regulation.​Key Activities.

 

Sensory Integration

Our bespoke and purpose-built environment has been designed to promote development across all sensory systems (auditory, tactile, visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, interoceptive)Life Skills: Every day opportunities are maximised to develop fundamental independent self-help skills such as eating, toileting and washing.

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Community Activities 

Weekly visits into the local community are planned and include local walks, shop visits, hydrotherapy, and riding for the disabled.

 

Foundations of Learning

Planned and purposeful play-based learning opportunities are timetabled that incorporate communication and interaction along with cognition and learning.

 

Professional Partnerships

Weekly opportunities are planned for therapeutic interventions for each child placed at Tall Trees that include Sensory OT, Speech and Language Therapy and Makaton Signs and Symbols.

 

​Our Impact

Tall Trees nurtures confidence, independence, and emotional regulation through a balance of sensory input, daily routines, and personal care tasks—supporting learners in preparing for life beyond the classroom.