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Elysian Outreach
Sometimes children and young people find it difficult to engage with school, leave the house, build friendships, or take part in activities that others may take for granted. This can be due to anxiety, neurodiversity, past experiences, emotional wellbeing needs, or a loss of confidence in themselves and the world around them. Elysian Outreach provides personalised support to help children and young people reconnect with others, build confidence, and take positive steps forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Our experienced team uses relationship-based approaches and animal-assisted interactions to create safe, supportive opportunities for growth. Whether support begins at home, in the local community, or on one of our farm sites, we focus on building trust, encouraging engagement, and celebrating small but meaningful successes.
Every young person is different, so our outreach offer is designed to be flexible and responsive to individual needs. We work closely with families, schools and professionals to ensure support is meaningful, achievable and centred around the child or young person.
Community Outreach Hubs
Our community hubs provide a welcoming small-group environment where children and young people can develop social confidence, meet others, and take part in structured activities involving animals. Sessions are designed to encourage communication, cooperation and positive peer interaction in a safe and supportive setting.
- Session length:
- 40 minutes
- Programme duration:
- 12 weeks, one session per week
- Staffing ratio:
- one adult to six children or young people
- Location:
- community venues across Surrey
- Availability:
- term time only
One to one outreach support
For children and young people who may find it difficult to access group activities or leave the home, we offer individual outreach support. Sessions focus on building trusted relationships, increasing confidence, and supporting progression towards wider engagement when appropriate.
- Session length:
- 30 minutes
- Programme duration:
- 6 weeks, one session per week
- Staffing ratio:
- one to one
- Location:
- home or community based settings
- Availability:
- term time only
Farm-based outreach sessions
Our farm environments offer a unique therapeutic space where children and young people can connect with animals, nature and trusted adults. These one to one sessions provide opportunities to build confidence, develop emotional regulation skills, and experience new challenges in a calm and supportive setting.
- Session length:
- 50 minutes
- Programme duration:
- 6 weeks, one session per week
- Staffing ratio:
- one to one
- Location:
- Elysian farm sites
- Availability:
- term time only
What makes Elysian Outreach different
- Relationship-led and child-centred support
- Animal-assisted experiences that promote engagement and wellbeing
- Flexible delivery tailored to individual needs
- A focus on confidence, connection and positive participation
- Close collaboration with families, schools and other professionals
- Clear pathways that help children and young people take their next steps towards greater independence, engagement and learning