The programme is aimed at children and young people aged 5-25 years who have become, or are at risk of becoming, disengaged or excluded from education or training, or those with additional needs that mean they need more support to maintain their school placement. Participants who have benefitted from the programme include those with special educational needs, including social and emotional mental health needs, and those who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
The main aim of the programme is to develop and support 6 key life skills: Communication
Confidence
Teamwork
Building Relationships
Perseverance
Responsibility.
The programme is structured around two frameworks – the Achieve and Explorer awards. Both offer horse care with structured awards and certificates that recognise and reward achievement. Activities contained in each award provide opportunities for the participant to develop in the six key life skills that are transferable back to school or further education opportunities, practice learning skills linked to their school curriculum and build a portfolio of equine knowledge and experience that could lead to a pathway of further industry qualifications.
Course Modules
Achieve award 1-10
-Explorer awards
-Caring for your horse Bronze and Silver award
• Handling your horse Bronze and Silver award
• Knowing your horse Bronze and Silver award
Awarding Body
other
Student Expected Outcomes
An improvement in key life skills and gaining awards
Key Stage course delivered to
KS1;KS2;KS3;KS4;KS5
Admissions Criteria
Able and willing to work in an outdoor environment
Staff Experience
The team at NNWEC are experienced in delivering equine focused learning for a wide range of students. Led by Sue Lynch British Horse Society coach and NVQ assessor who is qualified to teach functional skills in a vocational environment
Amanda McCann - equine assisted learning facilitator, promoting positive behaviour and learning through horse care.
Delivery Area
Stable yard
Programme length
Up to a whole Academic Year
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times of Delivery
9:30am - 3:30pm
Staff Ratio
Group 1:4
Additional Notes
Able to offer 1:1 support on request.
Tuesday-Friday. Group 1:4
