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Alternative Provision and Equine Assisted Learning

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Alternative Provision and Equine Assisted Learning

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The Enterprise Centre is a registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. It also operates as Naturally Enterprising from our now purpose-built outdoor alternative education centre, which is situated in the heart of The Kirklees Valley Trail and 24 acres of Nature Reserve.

Equine-assisted learning is a skill-building method where people work with horses to achieve particular personal or professional goals. A client/ student will work with a trained facilitator who makes a unique lesson plan based on what the person wants and needs. The facilitator will guide a participant through lessons in horse care, observing horse behaviour and communication. They will link how horses behave back to lessons on how humans think and behave.

We have specially selected horses that have been raised from colts using natural horsemanship techniques and qualified teaching specialist staff, highly experienced in various special educational needs, particularly in autism, social and emotional imbalances and ADHD.

Ali is a qualified teacher, equine psychologist, NLP and CBT coach and Medicinal herbalist for animals. After teaching in the public sector for 20 years she decided to build a custom, Equine Assisted Learning Centre to provide help and educational services for those who struggle in mainstream

Dannie is a qualified teacher As well as equine expertise, Dannie is able to give private tuition in Maths, English and Science. We incorporate our learning into practical activities that works around the horses and other animals so that our students find it fun.

The rest of the staff and associates are also fully trained in Special Education, managing emotional stress and each bring an additional skill, e.g. Art therapy, Music therapy, Holistic therapy and conservation. All together this recipe is the key to our success.

Our centre is situated in the middle of The Kirklees Valley Nature reserve, being in natural environment’s has been scientifically proven to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing.

We deliver therapeutic assistance to a wide range of people, such as:

  • difficulties with traditional schooling,
  • special educational needs,
  • poor literacy & numeracy skills,
  • learning difficulties,
  • behavioural difficulties,
  • communication and speech,
  • change established behaviour patterns,
  • learn new skills,
  • confidence building,
  • reducing anxiety, 
  • fine & Gross motor skills,
  • concentration,
  • relaxation,
  • increase self-confidence,
  • raise self-esteem,
  • improve communication skills,
  • seek a different approach in dealing with depression or mental health problems.

All our programmes can lead to accreditation with UK Rural Skills.

We accept referrals from Social workers, Schools and parents/carers.

Contact Details

Organiser

Dannielle Hornsby

Job Title/Position

Teacher/ Coach/ Mentor

Mobile Number

07515407047

Telephone Number

07515407047

Secondary Telephone Number

07977472756

Location

Times & Dates

Date(s) Info

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Time of Day

Mornings and afternoons

Session Information

Term time only for alternative provision

Local Offer

Contact Name

The Enterprise Centre. Dannielle Hornsby

Contact Email

dannielle@theenterprisecentre.co.uk

SEN Provision Type

targeted

Core Response Approved?

Yes

Service Information

Suitable for ages:

9-18

Coverages:

Bury & Local Area

Target Audiences:

Secondary school/teenage (11-18), Primary school age (5-11), Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Support Groups:

Learning difficulties, Mental health conditions, Health & Wellbeing, Complex Needs

Booking Required?:

Last updated 28th February 2025

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