Learning Opportunities
DivErsE
Learning With Horses:
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Learning is experimental, triggering a number of challenges along the way. Equines offer a structured, supportive learning environment to help develop social, emotional and language skills. Students develop new and inventive ways to problem solve, over come barriers and enhance communications skills.
We offer student placements onsite, full or part time, to suit every ability and challenge faced by young people
Education support:
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Our tailored program offers individualized support to students.
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Our on-site program allows students to participate in educational activities at our equine education center. The program is designed to empower students to create their own work schedules and complete tasks that enhance their skills in IT, English, Mathematics, life skills, communication, resilience, and self-confidence.
Each student will have the opportunity to complete courses in Animal Care, Fitness, Language, Foodwise, English, and Maths while practicing natural horsemanship and developing new skills for their future careers.
Onsite students will improve their communication skills, emotional understanding, and social adaptability. The sessions aim to boost self-confidence and provide tools for self-regulation.
The program operates 5 days a week with limited places available per day. Students are encouraged to enroll for a minimum of 10 weeks to complete each course.
Equine Interventions:
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We can bring our equines to your setting, enabling the familiar surrounding to help your students be more at ease.
Our ponies are trained and adaptable for working outside on playing fields or in sports halls, dependent on weather.
Each encounter is tailored around the individuals needs, incorporating the enhancement of skills in communication, the understanding of emotions and development of social skills. The sessions also help positively influence self confidence and self regulation tools.
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Session last up to 50 minutes, with a maximum number of 8 participants. The optimal number of sessions is 6-8 taking place once or twice weekly depending on need
Team Work
Relaxation
Inclusion
Equine
Facilitated
Learning
Empathy
Body
Language
Unique
Un-Judgemental
Confidence
Self Care
Development Opportunities
The sessions not only teach children and young people natural horsemanship skills, but enhance and build team work. helping develop the students confidence, social skills and communication abilities. Each session encourages the development of stratagies to help overcome challenges. Working with their peers to build their confidence in sharing their knowledge, experience and being able to ask for guidance