Welcome to
Nurturing Needs

Nurturing support for neurodivergent children and their families

About Nurturing Needs


 Hello and welcome to Nurturing Needs. Nurturing Needs is a specialist service for neurodivergent children and their families. We offer a range of services to support children, families and professionals that work within this field. We currently operate across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire and have a wonderful base located in Southwell. Accessing support for your neurodivergent child can be difficult, there are many professionals and services with different approaches and perspectives, which can be overwhelming and lead to more confusion for you.

Let me tell you a little about myself and how Nurturing Needs was born. I’m Leane, mum to two neurodivergent children with very different needs. I am also a graduate psychologist specialising in neurodiversity and am currently studying a Master of Art in Special Educational Needs and Disability. In addition to this, I am a late diagnosed autistic adult. My approach to supporting children, families and professionals can be described as neuro-affirming, this means that I see you child and their differences as unique and individual and offer support that validates individuality, personal preferences and approaches that I would recommend are not to change your child, but to empower them and you to navigate their needs in a positive and supported way. 

What we offer

Children’s activities:
Sensory Club | Youth Club | Home Ed group | Cookery Club | Holiday Events | Birthday Parties

Parent Support:
1:1 parent consultation | Support to wider family and carers | Coffee & Chat | EHCP and school support | Parent workshops and talks

Professional Support & Consultancy:
Identifying needs | Implementing SEN support | Inclusive practice consultancy 

Courses

Booking is essential and spaces are limited 

Sensory Club 

£10

Friday | 4 pm - 6 pm
Join us every term time Friday for sensory club
Open from 4-6pm we welcome you to join us for games, fun and sensory regulation. Our sensory room is open throughout the session with equipment to regulate and stimulate the senses. Our activity room has a range of board games, STEM activities, sensory trays, messy play, craft and more. These sessions are capped at 6 children to ensure plenty of space and reduce overwhelm. Advance booking is required.

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Youth Club  

£10

Friday | 6.30 – 7.30
Join us every term time Friday for youth club. Youth Club offers a welcoming and friendly space for neurodivergent children to get together and meet new people. Our sensory room is open and a great space to relax. Our activity room has a rage of board and card games, crafts and snacks. The recommended age range for youth club is 9 – 12 years. These sessions are capped at 6 children to ensure plenty of space and reduce overwhelm. Advance booking is required. 

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Home Ed Group  

£7

Friday | 1.00 – 2.30

Join us every term time Friday for Home Ed Group. We welcome you to join us for games, fun and sensory regulation. Our sensory room is open throughout the session with equipment to regulate and stimulate the senses. Our activity room has a range of board games, STEM activities, sensory trays, messy play, craft and more. These sessions are capped at 6 children to ensure plenty of space and reduce overwhelm. Advance booking is required. 

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Cookery Club   

£25

Price per adult
Saturday (monthly) 10 – 12

Our cookery sessions see us joined by Jess from Cookstars! Jess provides all of the required ingredients and equipment to create a wonderful dish. Children get their own cookery station to develop their perfect culinary creation. Our sensory room is open throughout the session providing great breakout space. These sessions are capped at 6 children to ensure plenty of space and reduce overwhelm. Advance booking is required. 

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Coffee & Chat   

£7

Last Tuesday of the month 11 – 12.30 

Coffee & Chat is our monthly parent clinic, providing a friendly, welcoming and supportive space for parents to enjoy some light refreshments, meet other parents and families and drop in with Leane for support with your questions. 

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Events

Booking is essential and spaces are limited 

Summer Holiday Event - Animal Day 

£45

Price per child (adults free)
Tuesday 30th July
10.45am - 3pm 

Our first day session for the summer holidays is now available to book. Our animal activity day is set to be great fun. Join us from 10.45 am until 3 pm for an interactive animal handling workshop, crafts and sensory play.

Please bring a packed lunch for yourself and your children. 

Summer Holiday Event - Magic and Circus Skills 

£29.50

Price per child (adults free)
Tuesday 6th August
11am - 3pm 

Join us from 11am until 3 pm for a day of craft, sensory play and a special visit from Magic Merlin for a magic show and circus skills event.

Please bring a packed lunch for yourself and your children. 

Summer Holiday Event - Emergency Services Day   

£25

Price per child (adults free)
Friday 16th August
11 am - 3 pm 

Our emergency services day is set to be a wonderful, fun and exciting day! As well as being important in building relationships with people in our community

We have arranged a visit from the community first aid responders, local PCSO and the fire service (dependent on schedule).

As well as activities and talks from our guests, we will have some engaging activities based on our emergency services  

Parent Workshops 

£45

(up to two parents/carers from the same family)
Complimentary refreshments provided 

We invite you to join our parent workshops. Each workshop has a specific focus, for example, school support & EHCPs, PDA, Introduction to Autism. Workshops are designed to empower you with knowledge to support your child. Workshops include a presentation, Q&A and time for an informal coffee and chat.

Parent and family consultations

£60

1.5hrs
30 minute free consultation 

Parent and family consultations provide the opportunity to get bespoke support to empower you in understanding and meeting your child’s needs. We can cover a range of topics including sensory needs, demand avoidance, school support, applying for an EHCP along with may other aspects of parenting and supporting neurodivergent children. For availability please contact [email protected]

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Leane Fletcher


Leane is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, sessions are designed to meet the various, unique needs of children. She is also skilled in providing parents with the resources and insight to navigate the world of parenting a child with SEND and her training is specialised in supporting autistic children and their families. Leane's work is grounded in therapeutic approaches that aim to develop strengths and nurture the needs of children. Leane has an impressive track record of working with neurodivergent children and their families, and her wealth of experience and knowledge will be a great asset to our team. Leane has a broad knowledge of the SEND sector and understands the challenges faced. Leane is a strong advocate for inclusion and the celebration of diversity and is committed to ensuring that everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. We are thrilled to have Leane on board and look forward to seeing the positive difference she will make to our organisation. With her expertise and enthusiasm, we are confident that she will be a valuable addition to the Natal Wellness team. Leane currently works exclusively at the Natal Wellness base, for any information or support please don't hesitate to get in touch 

Email | [email protected]

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