New Forest Outdoor Learning Centre

New Forest Outdoor Learning Centre

New Forest Outdoor Learning Centre (NFOLC) is an independent specialist provider of education on the edge of the New Forest, Hampshire for children aged from 5-12 who have a range of severe or complex needs arising from life trauma, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), attachment disorder or a phobia of education. Our aim is to re-engage students in learning through an inclusive, experiential curriculum. Students with complex needs often struggle to engage in a ‘traditional’ learning environment, even with reasonable adjustments being made to cater for them. This can often lead to the student experiencing repeated failure and developing a negative perception of learning. NFOLC is a unique school where a child-centred learning approach is combined with an imaginative therapeutic environment, a rich range of outdoor learning and creative educational experiences.