From September 2023, post 16 learners leaving school and college can join us on a full time (16 hours per week) Level 1 Diploma (37 credits) in Equine Studies and/or a Level 1 Small Animal Care, both accredited with NOCN. This course is an excellent stepping stone to a level 2 qualification and prepares young people for their next steps at a mainstream college provider, supported internships or into employment options in the workplace or voluntary sector.
All courses are accredited and taught by experts in their field.
A full study program is available for students incorporating tutorials, PSHCE and careers education, English and Mathematics, a therapeutic offer of Occupational and Talking therapies (if required), and of course a significant timetable of vocational study in both practical and theory sessions at our farm site and across the North East, utlilising other locations to undertake a significant number of visits to other settings during the academic year.