Bonterre CIC

Provider name

Bonterre CIC

Telephone

07434609896

Email

Su@bonterre.co.uk

Website

https://bonterre.co.uk/

Designated safeguarding lead

Su Langley

Address of provision

Bonterre C I C Old Quarry Drive Hallow WR2 6LS

Nearest market town areas where service can be provided

Worcester, Bromyard

Provider type

• Onsite learning/tuition
• Mentoring
• Vocational/activity based learning
• Outdoor based learning

Educational phases supported

• Primary
• Secondary
• Post 16

Age range

8-18

Session length days times

Sessions are 10am to 2pm
We can offer up to 3 days per week.
Monday - Friday

Details of provision service

Bonterre CIC proposes to deliver a personalised, nature-based education and wellbeing programme designed to re-engage them in learning and support their social, emotional and mental health needs.
Bonterre is an established alternative provision provider based on an 8-acre smallholding at Top Barn Farm, Worcester. We specialise in working with young people who struggle to access mainstream education due to ASC,ADHD, anxiety, trauma, low confidence, or previous negative experiences of school.

Our Offer
1. Individualised Programme
We will deliver a tailored timetable that meets the needs and interests of the young person, delivered through:

• 1:1 or small-group sessions, 5:2 with experienced staff.
• A structured day with clear routines and achievable goals.
•  Activities selected to build engagement, confidence and emotional regulation.
  .Practical, Tuition or mixed session available

2. Nature-Based Learning
The programme will include:

• Horticulture and gardening
• Animal care
• Outdoor learning and land-based skills
• Cooking and practical tasks
• Rural and creative crafts
  These activities provide natural opportunities to develop communication skills, problem-solving, resilience and teamwork, while supporting mental wellbeing.

3. Wellbeing & Emotional Support
Our environment is calm, predictable and low-pressure. We support young people who experience anxiety, trauma or behavioural difficulties by:

• Offering a safe, nurturing outdoor environment
• Providing adult role models and consistent relational support
• Building confidence, self-esteem and emotional awareness

If required, the placement can also include:

• Counselling or psychotherapy
• Nature-based Occupational Therapy

Tuition
Specialist tuition English and Maths, from year 4 through to GCSE
We offer in house certificates in animal care, Horticulture, Woodwork and Cooking
and AQA unit awards

Expected Outcomes
Our provision aims to help the young person achieve:

• Improved attendance and engagement in learning
• Reduced anxiety and better emotional regulation
• Increased confidence and sense of purpose
• Stronger communication and social skills
• Development of practical, vocational and life skills
• Increased readiness for return to education or transition to next steps
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Delivery & Practicalities

• Sessions available up to 16 hours per week, full-day or half-day.
• Staffing: All practitioners are experienced, trained and DBS-checked.
• Safeguarding, behaviour management and risk assessments are in place.
• Progress is monitored and shared with the LA/school through regular reports.

Summary
Bonterre CIC offers a highly supportive, therapeutic and practical alternative provision placement designed to meet the needs of young people who have been unable to thrive in school settings. Our approach is relational, nature-based and proven to improve wellbeing and engagement.

 

 

 

Accreditations

AQA Unit Awards

Programmes offered and cost

Daily sessions £165+VAT
Group workshops POA
School Trips POA

Transport provided

False

AP framework provider

False