Ride High also offers a programme for schools. Using horses and associated clubroom activities we are able to engage with children who find mainstream lessons and activities challenging.
Our programme is structured in a way to deliver improvements in:
The programme promotes confidence and self-esteem which in turn enhances educational achievement and can help with the transition to the next stage of their application.
Ride High creates a targeted learning plan for each group depending on the children’s needs as identified by the school.
We typically see the following developments in our children/young people:
Ride High uses a ‘well-being measure’ to measure the children’s wellbeing and progress. The areas of focus include
The children’s work and activities are also evidenced using film, witness statements, photos and exemplar pieces of work. The work and evaluations are moderated regularly to ensure consistency.
Oral feedback to schools is available on a weekly basis and written reports on pupils’ achievements are provided at the end of each course. Ride High also ask for regular feedback from schools.
Programme length: one term course (usually 10-12 weeks) of 2 hour sessions
Group size: 8 children/young people within a 2-3 year age range
Timing: Groups attend during the school day at a time to suit the school timetable
Transport: available at additional cost.
Children and young people aged between 5 and 17. Can include, but are not limited to, those who are:
The Ride High Programme is delivered by qualified teachers and experienced Clubroom Leaders and supported by volunteers. All workers receive regular safeguarding and first aid training and have DBS clearance. Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessments are in place, as is Public Liability insurance. All the relevant policies can be found here.
As Ride High is a charity we are able to provide places at heavily discounted rates. Schools can use the pupil premium to cover the majority or all of the cost. Additional funding options include: Personal Education Allowance for Looked After Children (PEA); MK Strengthening Families Programme.
