New Leaf Learning
Home of the TRUST Programme
Welcome to Trudie Pape who has joined us to teach drumming.
Trudie runs her business 'In The Zen Den' supporting adults and children to reap the benefits of connecting with the natural world through exploring rhythm. The children have already experience a little sprinkle of Trudie's amazing skills. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team!
A very warm welcome is extended to Rupert Mayo, who has joined us as a trustee.
Rupert has already got stuck in spending time with the children and school staff at TheTRUST Programme. Rupert comes with a wealth of experience of young people, farming and of the judicial system. Rupert sits as a legal member of the Mental Health Tribunal so has good knowledge on neurodiversity and other differences that can affect young people and their life opportunities.
Rupert serves as a Deputy Lieutenant in Northamptonshire, and has a particular interest in rehabilitation and resettlement. He loves singing and cooking-we are looking forward to experiencing both of these!
Welcome Rupert!
Thank you to our supporters, you have helped us to make a huge difference!
2025-26: NEW LEAF LEARNING is taking bookings from Northamptonshire Schools now!
The TRUST Programme – Now at a reduced price due to the fundraising efforts of our wonderful supporters, particularly @Tony Hopkin and @BarwoodCapital who both named us as their charity of the year!
We are delighted to share that we can now offer #TheTRUSTProgramme at a reduced price of just £900 per group for schools!
What’s Included?
5 Weeks of Targeted Support at @CourteenhallEstate
1 day per week for 5 weeks for 6 children
1 day per week for 5 weeks CPD for 2 staff members (any job role within a school)
Parental Engagement
3 hours of parent mentoring, including a 2-hour session at the start and a 1-hour session at the end
Schools can select groups according to their needs and we will help you to make sure there is good balance to get the best out of it.
NO REFERRAL CRITERIA!
About
New Leaf Learning is a registered charity (1202923), driven by the desire to improve outcomes for primary school aged children in Northamptonshire. We offer a nature-based, connection-focussed provision for children who are not currently engaging in learning in mainstream schools. We guide parents/carers and school staff in how to create safe spaces so that children can thrive. We pride ourselves on being a unique resource and offering the opportunity for users to engage in a variety of activities in a beautiful outdoor setting.
We are working on our website so please be patient with us! If you are a school and would like more information please contact:
Alex Preston: 07510 075644
or email: info@newleafl.com
Services
New Leaf Learning is the home of The TRUST Programme. After 2 years of trials with primary schools across Northamptonshire, we are confident in the impact for children, parents and carers and school staff. There is excellent data to support the progress made by all three groups .
The TRUST Programme is a nature-based, connection-focussed programme which promotes the re-engagement in learning in mainstream primary schools in Northamptonshire. Based in trauma-informed educational neuroscience, children are taught about skills which improve executive function for all children. There is no need for labels, however, the programme has demonstrated success for children who have experienced trauma, have SEND or perhaps tend to go under the radar with low self esteem. There are no referral criteria, schools choose which families they feel will benefit most from some fun and learning in the outdoors! The 3 services below come together to form The TRUST Programme and are inclusive in the price (schools pay half of the total cost, the rest is currently subsidised, but we are looking for grants, commissioning, funding and donations to help keep costs to schools to a minimum.)
If you are a business who would like to support us, please contact:
Alex Preston,
Lead Teacher via: info@newleafl.com or call 07510 075644
