Founding Story

This all began with a simple observation.

Despite being more connected than ever, many of us have never felt more alone.

Through years working with children, families and professionals across education and community settings, I kept seeing people searching for the same thing: understanding, connection and a place to simply be themselves.

Not another service.

Not another box to tick.

A place to belong.

The Collective

Connect, Learn and Grow. Together.

Our gatherings bring families, practitioners, educators and lifelong learners together around a shared table, as real people with real stories.

What we're building at Milieu Mini Minds is different:

a slower, warmer space that celebrates individuality and embraces neurodiversity. A place to learn, reflect and gather.

Because the most meaningful communities are built one conversation at a time.

  • A Growing Community
    A collective of curious, compassionate people seeking connection, growth and belonging.

    Meaningful Conversations
    Honest discussions that inspire new ideas, deeper understanding and fresh perspectives.

    Real Stories
    Lived experiences that remind us we are not alone.

    Not a workshop.

    Not a service.

    Not a programme.

    A place to gather, learn and belong.

  • Exclusive events in beautiful settings, created with care and intention.

  • Small, meaningful experiences designed to bring people together.

  • Immersive moments that invite curiosity, regulation, reflection and joy.

  • Thoughtful dining experiences where conversation flows as naturally as the food.

  • Expert Perspectives
    Insights from practitioners, educators, creatives and specialists who share knowledge generously.

Join The Collective

Connect here

Meet our founder

Tanya Perry

ABOUT TANYA

A considered approach to childhood, connection and belonging.

Tanya Perry is the founder of Milieu Mini Minds, an Ascot-based company creating play experiences, sensory gatherings and SEND-inclusive spaces for children and families.

With over 11+ years’ experience across mainstream, international and specialist education, Tanya brings together teaching, psychology, creativity and trauma-informed practice to create environments where children feel safe, understood and able to explore at their ownpace.

Across her career, Tanya has supported children with autism, ADHD, communication differences, sensory processing needs, developmental delays and a wide range of SEND profiles. Her approach is calm, relational and child-led, with a focus on confidence, regulation and meaningful connection.

Milieu Mini Minds was created from a simple belief: children flourish when they feel seen, safe and welcome.

QUALIFICATIONS

MSc Psychology, Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London
PGCE Design & Technology from Goldsmiths University London
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling
NPQ SENCO in progress with the Ambition Institute

EXPERIENCE

11+ years in education and tutoring
SEND specialist experience
Trauma-informed practitioner
UK and international teaching background
Curriculum design and creative learning
Mindfulness and emotional regulation practice

Hello.

Welcome.

This is a space I am creating for you. For me. For us.

A place for joy, wonder and curiosity. A place where kindness matters, where differences are welcomed, and where connection comes beforeexpectation.

A place to grow.

I live with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and fibromyalgia. I know what it feels like to be different, to feel like you don't quite fit or to wonder whether there is a place for you.

Milieu Mini Minds was born from the belief that there should be.

Here, we celebrate the things that make us unique. The quirks. The passions. The ways we think, learn and experience the world.

There is no need to fit a mould.

Bring your whole self.

Bring your curiosity, your energy, your quietness, your creativity, your questions, your differences.

Bring all of it.

You are welcome here.