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Sprout
Families · SEND & SEMH
Strong Parents Reaching Out Together — a whole-family programme supporting households with children who have SEND or SEMH needs. A welcoming, non-judgemental space where every family member can feel relaxed, included, and supported.
- Saturdays, 10:30am–12:30pm
- Wakefield Road allotments & Oakwell Hall
- You can join by contacting us directly or by referral
Who it's for
Whole families
Children with SEND or SEMH needs & their families
When
Saturdays
10:30am – 12:30pm
Where
Two locations
Wakefield Road & Oakwell Hall (HAF)
How to join
Self or referral
Contact us or ask another service to refer you
About Sprout
A safe, welcoming space for the whole family
Sprout — which stands for Strong Parents Reaching Out Together — is an early intervention programme that takes a whole-family approach to wellbeing. Designed for households with children who have SEND or SEMH needs, Sprout creates a relaxed, outdoor environment where children and their parents or carers can connect, play, and grow together.
Taking place on Saturday mornings, Sprout brings families together through gardening, outdoor play, and creative activities — all in a calm, sensory-friendly setting. Families can engage at their own pace, with no pressure or judgement, surrounded by others who understand their experience.
Sprout is also delivered at Oakwell Hall as part of the Holidays, Activities & Food (HAF) programme during school holiday periods.
What does SPROUT stand for?
Strong Parents Reaching Out Under Trees — a whole-family approach to outdoor wellbeing and peer connection.
What to expect
What happens in a Sprout session?
Sessions run for two hours every Saturday morning and combine outdoor activities with peer connection in a calm, inclusive group setting.
Family gardening
Hands-on growing activities for all ages — planting, watering, harvesting, and exploring the natural world together as a family.
Creative outdoor activities
Nature-based crafts, sensory play, and imaginative outdoor activities that encourage curiosity and confidence in children and adults alike.
SEND-informed approach
Our team have specialist knowledge of SEND and SEMH — activities are carefully designed to be calm, sensory-friendly, and inclusive for all children.
Peer connection
Meet other families who understand your experience. Sprout creates a genuine community of support, friendship, and shared understanding.
Parent & carer support
Sprout is as much for parents and carers as it is for children. A welcoming space to relax, connect with others, and feel part of a supportive community.
No pressure, no judgement
Families can engage as much or as little as they like. There is no expectation — just a warm, welcoming space at your own pace.
Also at Oakwell Hall — HAF holiday sessions
During school holidays, Sprout is delivered at the beautiful Oakwell Hall as part of the Holidays, Activities & Food (HAF) programme. Check the activity calendar for upcoming holiday session dates.
What families say
Hear from the Sprout community
“It was a very lovely session, the kids loved it. We can’t thank Growing Works and the volunteers enough!”
Sprout parent
“X was proud of putting up the bell tent – ‘we all put it up as a team’, ‘I can’t believe we made this’.”
Sprout Parent
“Please continue to fund these activities. They are a lifeline to many families that feel isolated due to SEND”.
Sprout Parent
Where to meet
Sprout takes place at two locations
Regular Saturday sessions at our allotment site, and holiday sessions at Oakwell Hall as part of the HAF programme.
Regular Saturday sessions
Wakefield Road Allotments
Dalton, Huddersfield HD5 9XN
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Accessible by bus and car. Parking available on site.
HAF holiday sessions
Oakwell Hall
Beautiful historic country house and grounds.
Check the activity calendar for holiday dates.
How to join
You can join by contacting us directly, or by referral from another service
Sprout is open to families across Kirklees with children who have SEND or SEMH needs. Get in touch and we’ll arrange for you to come along to a session.
Join by contacting us directly
Get in touch by phone or email and we’ll have a friendly conversation to find out more about your family and arrange your first visit. There’s no formal process — just reach out and we’ll take it from there.
Referral from another service
Schools, GPs, social workers, SEND support teams, and other community organisations can refer families into Sprout. Contact us to discuss a referral or to request information to share with families.
Other activities
Explore our other programmes
Adults · Tue & Thu 10am–1pm
Therapeutic gardening for adults experiencing mental health challenges or social isolation. Tuesday and Thursday sessions.
Young people · 13–19
Young Shoots
Outdoor learning and bushcraft for young people aged 13–19 with SEND or SEMH needs. Delivered in cohorts.