At NILU, we create facilitated spaces where children, young people and families can gather, explore and belong in ways that feel supportive and respectful of individual needs. This statement exists to offer clarity around how participation works, and how responsibility is shared within our sessions. Clear expectations help everyone feel safer and more at ease.

 

Nature of Participation

NILU sessions are facilitated experiences, not childcare or therapeutic services.

 

• Activities are offered as invitations rather than requirements.

• Children are welcome to participate in their own way — including observing, resting, moving away or re-joining when ready.

• There is no expectation to follow a set pace, complete activities, or engage in a particular way.

Presence is valued over performance.

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Role of Parents and Carers

 

If you stay during the session, you remain fully responsible for your child at all times.  This includes:

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• Supporting your child’s physical safety

• Responding to emotional needs and regulation

• Making choices about participation, breaks or stepping away

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1. Supervision & Age Rules

Children Under 8: Must be accompanied by a parent or carer for the full duration of the session. Children Aged 8 and Over: May be dropped off at the parent’s discretion.

2. Duty of Care & Responsibility

If you stay (Under 8s): You remain fully responsible for your child’s physical safety and emotional regulation. If you drop off (8+ only): NILU facilitators hold Duty of Care for the duration. Parents must remain reachable by phone and be able to return to the session promptly if requested to support their child or in the event of an emergency. 

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Role of Facilitators

Facilitators at NILU:

• Hold the overall session container

• Offer guidance, structure and invitations to participate

• Create environments that support safety, inclusion and regulation

Facilitators do not provide one-to-one supervision, childcare, therapy or medical support. For drop-off sessions, facilitators hold duty of care for all children in their care throughout the session. Facilitators may step in to support immediate safety when needed, and will communicate with parents or carers openly and respectfully.

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Health, Wellbeing & Suitability

 

• Parents and carers are responsible for deciding whether an activity is suitable for their child, taking into account individual needs, sensitivities and capacity on the day.

• NILU does not diagnose, assess or treat physical, psychological or developmental conditions.

• If additional or specialist support is needed, we encourage families to seek appropriate professional guidance alongside participation at NILU.

 

Shared Responsibility & Community Care

NILU is a shared space held through mutual care and respect..

We ask all participants to:

• Approach one another with kindness and non-judgement.

• Respect the needs, boundaries and differences of others.

• Communicate openly if something feels difficult or unclear.

We understand that moments of dysregulation, misunderstanding or repair are part of being human. We aim to meet these moments slowly, relationally and with care.

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A Living Agreement

This statement reflects our current way of working and will continue to evolve as NILU grows and learns.

If you have questions, concerns, or need clarification around participation or responsibility, you are warmly invited to speak with us. Open conversation is part of how we build trust.

You do not need to carry this alone. NILU is a shared space held through mutual care. We recognise that the responsibility of home education can feel heavy at times, and we exist to support you not to replace you. If you have questions, please reach out; open conversation is how we build trust.