Mental Health & Wellbeing

Experienced and caring staff

We have two Specialist Therapeutic Practitioners on site, Charlotte Webby and Beth Miller, independently funded by a National Lottery grant.  They work one-to-one with students, offering bespoke care to meet individual needs.  So they will explore, for example, anxiety, personal development, relationships, internet safety and emotional wellbeing, and include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness activities and games, and Therapeutic Drawing and Talking. They liaise with schools and families, offering them practical and emotional help, and can act as advocates for students when needed.

See their Impact here.

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In addition, two of our Equine tutors, Aston Perkins and Laura Barnett, have recently qualified in Equine Facilitated Learning.  This powerful tool uses the student's relationship with a pony to help explore their emotions and difficulties (especially those they find difficult to express) and promote personal growth.

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Our programme

We engage new students in activities, particularly with animals from the pet guinea pigs to the ponies, goats, pigs and sheep on the farm. The calming rural environment and company of the animals are proven to have a therapeutic benefit. 

Developing a rapport with new students and building trusting relationships, often one-to-one, is our priority.  We believe in small, achievable steps and work towards building a student’s confidence and self-belief, and helping them to re-engage with life and learning. We ensure that young people receive a holistic approach tailored to the individual’s needs. 

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