Helping Children Learn | Cambridge Equine Assisted Learning Centre

Equine Assisted Learning is a new and innovative way for children, young people and adults to engage in learning. Sessions happen mostly out of doors with the horses and can cover all aspects of the curriculum from literacy and numeracy to history and science.

Learners take part in ground-based activities with the horses, there is usually no riding.

Sessions run all year round and range from one hour per week through to full-time depending on the needs of the child.

We cater for children and young people who are not taking part in any formal education as well as supporting those who are in school.

Many learners prefer their sessions to be on a one-to-one basis, but we do offer sessions for groups of up to four learners at a time. Each learner has a development plan with objectives that are appropriate and measurable.

Learners spend time with the horses or on horse-related activities and can work towards nationally recognised qualifications. These qualifications have identified learning outcomes which are valued by funding providers such as the Local Education Authority.

We liaise with schools, SENCOs, teachers or other professionals as necessary, providing you with reports about the learner’s progress should you need them.

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The aims of the qualifications are to:

Prepare learners for the world of work in Land-based Industries
Prepare learners for further work-related study
Ensure learners have an understanding of values and attitudes relevant to employment in Land-based Industries
Help learners develop the general employability skills needed for successful and fulfilling employment
Help learners identify specific occupational areas in which they may wish to pursue a career
Help learners develop the skills necessary to find and gain employment.
Engage and motivate learners to identify their individual and personal strengths for progression to post-16 study and/or employment
Provide learning opportunities that enable participants to realise their potential to progress to further and higher education
Provide information and advice to learners on possible progression routes, including to higher education
Recognise learning achievements through credits and other recognised qualifications to provide coherence and progression
Provide learning opportunities that are stimulating and engaging
Enable learners to develop their literacy and/or numeracy skills.