Outside of the box CIC

Home
United Kingdom
Royston
Outside of the box CIC

Call Directions Website Contact the organisation

Alternative education options & holiday activities for youngsters in a calm, safe environment at our hub in Royston. Everyone welcome.

We promote inclusivity and reducing the isolation many youngsters feel. Our activities are suitable for all abilities.

07/11/2026

A very important short film, Unauthorised Absence, will be available to watch starting Tuesday, November 10th.

Many families within our community will sadly relate to the story it tells. It is also an essential watch for educators, professionals, and anyone working with young people.

Please follow Unauthorised Absence Film for details on how to watch online or attend an upcoming screening.

05/11/2026

Hi

Tonight is our adult craft evening, come along and join us if you can. We will be there from 6.30pm.

03/11/2026

☕ Looking for connection, creative space, or SEND advice this November? 🍂

Along with our daytime Alternative Provision and EOTAS programs, we love opening our doors for our regular monthly community events!

Here is what we have lined up for you this month:

🎨 Adult Crafting (This Thursday evening!): A quiet, relaxed evening for adults to reset and craft.

🧸 SPACE Lending Pop-Up (17th Nov): Try out and borrow sensory/SEND items before you buy.

🧡 Parent Carer Support Group (19th Nov): Free, informal, and supportive—come along and meet fellow SEND parents.

Can't attend an event but need to chat about Alternative Provision / EOTAS for your child? Email us at [email protected]—we’re always here to help.

30/10/2026

🌿✨ Mini-Scientists & Nature Explorers at Outside of the Box! 🦋🔬

A massive thank you to Nature Nell and to everyone who joined us yesterday for an incredible morning!

We had a fantastic time exploring the fascinating science of biofluorescence, learning all about bird song, and heading out on a nature walk with our binoculars to spot birds. After our adventure, everyone returned to the hub to paint ceramic birds and butterflies—and the children showed so much creative flair 🎨🐦

We look forward to organising some further nature and science adventures with Nature Nell and Dr Dell CIC

28/10/2026

We wanted to pass along these fantastic Halloween resources from Widgit Software to our Outside the Box community! 💙

Whether you’re looking for practical tools, visual supports, or new ideas to support your neurodivergent young people, these are well worth a look.

Take a look and let us know which resources you find most helpful! 👇✨

28/10/2026

🎃 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our Halloween Craft Session! 🦇

It was such a wonderful session filled with so much creative flair, spooky baskets, and delicious chocolate treats! 🍫✨

We love seeing everyone get stuck into making things together in our Royston SEN hub. Please feel free to share your own images from the session on the post below!

👀Keep an eye out for more small-group activities coming soon!

28/10/2026

A massive thank you to Lab Tots for joining us yesterday for such a fantastic, spooky science session! ☠️🫟

Our young scientists had an absolute blast exploring, experimenting, and letting their curiosity run wild.

Thank you to all the brilliant children who came. We can’t wait for the next experiment! 🧪✨

21/10/2026

🎃 LOOKING FOR SMALL-GROUP HALF TERM FUN IN ROYSTON?

🎃Join us at the Outside of the Box SEN Hub for two fantastic, sensory-friendly activities designed for neurodivergent children and their families!

🍫 Creepy Crafts & Treats
🗓 Wed 28th Oct | 10:00am – 12:30pm
👤 Ages 8+ | £15 per child

Craft spooky baskets and make delicious chocolate creations with our craft maestro, Helen!

🔬 Mini-Scientists & Nature Explorers
🗓 Thu 29th Oct | 10:00am – 12:30pm
👤 Ages 5+ | £7.50 per child or £12.50 per family
(Siblings under 5 go FREE!)

Explore glowing biofluorescence in our lab with Dr Dell, then grab binoculars for an outdoor bird hunt with Nature Nell! 🧪🦅 (Adult accompaniment required)

📍 Where: Outside of the Box SEN Hub, 3b The Lanterns, 16 Melbourn Street, Royston (SG8 7BX)

⚠️ Spaces are strictly limited to keep groups small and supportive!👉 Book your places via our booking url or by scanning the QR code

18/10/2026

Borrow. Explore. Discover what works for your family. 🌈

We’re delighted to partner with SPACE Hertfordshire to bring their Lending SPACE Pop-Up right here to Outside of the Box in Royston on Tuesday, 20th October - 10am-11.30am.

Whether you want to test out sensory equipment, borrow specialist resources to try at home, or just have a relaxed chat with us and the SPACE team while your child enjoys the Stay & Play space, you are so welcome.

No formal diagnosis is required, and you can drop in whenever it suits you.

🔗 Book your free place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/lending-space-4146403

Address

The Lanterns, 3b Melbourn Street
Royston
SG87BX

Telephone

+447940997732

Website

http://www.outsideofthebox.uk/, https://ootb.pembee.app/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Outside of the box CIC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.