Wilder Pathways exists to support children and young people to access learning in ways that genuinely meet their needs - academically, emotionally and developmentally.

We recognise that not all learners thrive within conventional educational structures. Some families actively choose a different path; others arrive here because the traditional system has not been the right fit. In both cases, we believe that alternative routes into learning are intentional, valid and often necessary.

Our work is grounded in the belief that learning cannot be separated from emotional safety. Regulation, relationship and readiness form the foundations of meaningful learning. A calm, home-from-home environment - with time outdoors and opportunities to connect with animals and the natural world - helps learners feel safe, settled and open to curiosity. From this place, learning is able to grow at the right pace.

How we work:

  • Regulation and relationship come first - learning grows from emotional safety and trust.

  • Provision is bespoke, shaped around each learner’s needs, interests and readiness.

  • Academic learning is purposeful and introduced at a pace that is right for the young person.

  • Small-scale support allows for flexibility, responsiveness and meaningful connection.

  • Clear boundaries and safeguarding are in place to ensure a safe, respectful learning environment.

Wilder Pathways works with:

  • Learners in KS2 to KS4

  • Families choosing a home education route

  • Learners who benefit from a calmer, more personalised approach to education

  • Children and young people with SEN, including those experiencing anxiety, EBSA or SEMH-related needs

  • Learners who thrive in small-scale, relational learning environments

  • Every learner’s pathway is different, and provision is shaped around the individual rather than a fixed model.

What we offer

  • Individualised support in English and maths, including learners working towards Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths, with teaching shaped around the learner’s pace, needs and readiness.

  • Integrated projects that draw on a learner’s interests to develop literacy, numeracy, thinking skills and subject knowledge in meaningful, connected ways.

  • A relational, regulation-first approach for learners who need learning to begin more gently, with academic work integrated thoughtfully as confidence and capacity develop.

  • Calm, accessible sessions that support curiosity, thinking and cross-curricular learning, without pressure or comparison.

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