The Goodwood Education Trust, an independent environmental education charity operating on the Goodwood Estate, has almost 50 years of experience of working with children with additional needs. This year, that experience, and the facilities, have been extended to families.
Aspens Charity approached the Education Trust to deliver Family Fun Days, for children with autism, their neuro-typical siblings and their parents. Often families find it hard to spend time together away from home. The team thoughtfully created a day of small group activities including fire lighting, a nature trail, leaf printing, hammocks and wood cookie painting. Amber Lyons-Kennett from Aspens said, ‘The day is all about community and building friendships’. One parent said, ‘The boys were able to access everything at their level. The day met their needs right where they’re at’. And one child said, ‘Your staff are very kind’.
The Family Fun Days will run monthly until March 2024, with bookings through Aspens.
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