Equine Assisted Services for Schools
“We have found Equine Therapy to be groundbreaking for some of our pupils; they have developed social skills with their peers, concentration skills and confidence whilst building and developing new skills; the setting has enhanced their cultural capital- being in a field with animals is a new world for many of our pupils. Jenny and the team are experts in their field and the positive impact we are seeing with our pupils is amazing- all of our pupils have shown an improved well-being score as a product of this intervention programme, and all have also shown increases in attendance. For some of our pupils, regulating behaviour has been a challenge in the past; but the learning and the mindfulness approach of this therapy have seen significant improvements in their behaviour, which have been sustained. For others, they have historic trauma, some have special educational needs around communication, interaction and attention; learning in this environment has been a very special experience, but also one which has resulted in significant improvements in their well-being and learning behaviours.”
Deputy Headteacher, Selly Park Girls’ School
Group Programmes
Our group programmes are designed to deliver the following outcomes for Children and Young People (CYP):
- Recognise and effectively manage feelings, e.g. manage anger/anxiety
- Feel at ease with themselves
- Successfully cope with life challenges
- Effectively create and manage social relationships
- Make positive choices for themselves
- Develop confidence in themselves and their ability to manage their own lives
- Develop greater independence and take responsibility for themselves
We offer a range of group services for pupils including:
- Taster sessions
- 6 week programmes
- 8 weeks programmes
- Wellbeing days
The programmes can accommodate a broad spectrum of needs including those experiencing anxiety, trauma, challenges with social relationships, vulnerability, emotional dysregulation and learning difficulties.
We are also able to offer programmes that are bespoke to needs.
Our services are managed by professionals who are highly trained, experienced and registered mental health practitioners. This means that we are well placed to work effectively, safely and ethically with vulnerable and complex people within the theoretical and practice guidance specified by our regulators.
Please download our brochure for more information.
Equine Assisted Parent and Carer Support
Please visit Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for more information.
Equine Assisted Services for Staff
We offer a range of services for staff from wellbeing/ taster days to development days.
Our wellbeing days enable staff to experience the equine assisted wellbeing aspect of the programme at first hand whilst learning about some of the therapeutic elements that can adapted for everyday use with children and young people in different contexts.
Programmes for staff can also be targeted for improving leadership and teambuilding. Please visit Equine Assisted Corporate Services for more information.
Psychological Assessments
We provide psychological needs assessments for children. We can also provide guidance regarding learning, emotional, social, behavioural and mental health needs and support.
If you are worried about your child’s progress in school or if your child is experiencing anxiety and finding it hard to keep up with their classmates, we can help you to understand what their learning needs are and how best to help them.
Our psychological assessments are designed to:
- Identify the learning needs of your child
- Identify both the cognitive and the emotional barriers to learning
- Establish in practical and holistic ways, how to support your child to move beyond their current learning limitations
- Provide detailed, accessible and realistic recommendations for parents carers and professionals (e.g. teachers)
- Enable teachers and other professionals to support your child more effectively
Assessments can be carried out in a wide range of settings, including remotely.
Our assessments can be used to help inform the statutory process of acquiring an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).
These services are delivered by fully qualified and experienced educational and child psychologists with full professional registration.
Key Areas of Expertise
Assessments
Assessments in learning, social and emotional development, disabilities and mental health issues
Therapeutic Support
Advice
Advice regarding programmes interventions and environments designed to address social emotional and behavioural issues and maximise progress
Consultancy
Programmes for Businesses & Schools
Programmes for individuals, groups, leaders and teams within businesses and schools
Case Work Supervision
Development
Support
Training
