Interventions

Teaching Assistants are valued members of our team.  The use of a Teaching Assistant is planned for by the teacher/deliverer to gain the most effective teaching and learning in the classroom.

The Teaching Assistant can:

  • Proactively support teachers with their lessons
  • Proactively support learners within their lessons
  • Lead interventions when required
  • Support the delivery of the work in the short term absence of the teacher as they are the consistent person for the learner

Therapeutic Support

Supporting both the learner and their family we are able to offer swift and appropriate access to a range of therapeutic interventions. 

This might be: 

  • Mentoring
  • Counselling 
  • Signposting to appropriate agencies
  • Drawing & Talking
  • Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) involves working alongside horses in a safe, non-judgemental environment. It helps participants gain personal insight, develop wellbeing, and build essential life skills.

The sessions consist of ground exercises following a cycle of instruction, response, and feedback. This approach enables communication with the horse through body language, intention, and movement.

Horses are herd animals that seek safety, partnership, and leadership. They are highly sensitive to their surroundings and live in the moment. By building a positive, trusting relationship—where a horse willingly follows instructions—participants learn horsemanship skills, gain instant feedback, and build confidence as they achieve desired outcomes.

Learning in an outdoor, non-traditional classroom gives each pupil the opportunity to excel in new ways. Engaging with the horses teaches responsibility, communication, and decision-making, while creating unique and rewarding connections that boost self-esteem and confidence.

 

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