About the Dandelion Patch
The Patch at Dandelion, established in 2022 by qualified teachers, is a place where children, who ‘need a little more’, can grow and flourish.
​Using the natural environment, and with expert support from highly-qualified staff, all children can discover their potential regardless of their barriers to learning.


Catering for children aged 4-8, The Patch offers an environment and an approach particularly suitable for children whose needs include those associated with:
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Trauma
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Anxiety
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Emotional, social and behavioural development
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ADHD
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ASD
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Mental health issues
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Low self-esteem and low levels of confidence
Children who attend Dandelion’s Patch often struggle in conventional settings and environments; they may be school refusers, or in need of small group high quality nurture and support.
Children are supported and empowered by a highly-skilled team who nurture a range of skills through the completion of Dandelion’s ‘Patchport’; an inclusive child-led, democratic curriculum underpinned by Dandelion’s core values, ethos and pedagogy.
The Patch’s operational days are:
Monday - Thursday at Aylsham
Wednesday - Friday at Wymondham
9.30am-2.30pm
Term time only
Testimonial
I’m just beginning on the path to get an autism diagnosis for X and forwarded Dandelion report to the GP for a telephone appointment. When I described Dandelions the GP said it sounded ‘amazing and perfect for X’. In addition we’ve had the Local Authority visit for Home Educating and the officer was very happy with the education X receives at Dandelion and home combination.
Dandelions allows X to socialise and learn in an outdoor setting. X struggles with noise and cannot concentrate in crowded or noisy indoor settings, he also was afraid of heights from a young age.
At Dandelion he has flourished in confidence, has firm friends and with kind support and encouragement can climb really confidently now.
After one day last term X described a lava game he was playing where himself and a group of friends climbed up on the fallen tree and jumped down: he said he felt a ‘bit frightened but was brave and jumped’ and was so proud of himself they kept climbing and jumping down.
AYLSHAM DANDELION EDUCATION FAMILY