HEROS Education
At HEROS Education we welcome students aged 12-16 to join our enrichment programme. We aim to build confidence, self-esteem and reengage students with learning.
Post 16 we offer a diploma (for students with an EHCP) and apprenticeships for those young people looking for a career in racing or working with horses more generally.
Through working with our ex-racehorse students on all levels benefit from:
- Widen the horizons and increase employability opportunities for those seeking work
- Offer confidence and life-changing skills through practical knowledge of the handling of horses and an understanding their needs
- Give training, advice and ongoing support on all aspects of the job search
Courses:
- Enrichment - alternative provision includes enrichment days on a ‘roll on, roll off’ basis. (1 - 2 days a week, term time only)
- Equine
- Forest School
- Diploma level 1 and 2 in horse care for students with an EHCP
- Apprenticeships over 12 to 18 months
The days of the week that our education provision is delivered on are;
- Monday – Apprenticeships and diploma
- Tuesday - Apprenticeships and diploma, equine and Forest School
- Wednesday - Apprenticeships, diploma, equine and Forest School
- Thursday- Apprenticeships, diploma on work experience, Forest School
- Friday- Apprenticeships and equine and Forest School
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Grace Muir
- Contact Position
- CEO/Education Manager/Equine Training Manager
- Telephone
- 01488638820 01488638820
- Education@HEROScharity.org
- Website
- https://heroscharity.org/
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- Notes
The home of HEROS is North Farm Stud, Fawley, Wantage, is located in an area of natural outstanding beauty on the borders of Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
HEROS is supported by a Board of Trustees, Patrons, and Ambassadors, and works in partnership with Racing Welfare and other charitable providers.
All students follow a strict induction programme to ensure that safety remains paramount when working alongside animals. HEROS Charity Education does have a specific teaching, learning and assessment yard where all horses have been fully risk assessed to reduce the likelihood of an accident. All policies and procedures are available on our website or can be emailed on request.
Where to go
- Name
- North Farm
- Address
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The Swallows
North Fawley
Wantage
- Postcode
- OX12 9NJ
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- Notes
Located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty HEROS Education enjoys the use of top of the range facilites based on a working Stud and Rehabilitation yard.
Costs
- Costs
- £165 Per day
- Costs
- EHCP application on request Per term
- Details
Our costs are dependant upon the course enrolled upon - some courses are fully funded whilst others may need to be privately funded. This is dependent upon age and prior education.
Please get in touch with our office to discuss any course costings.
Availability
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Under 16 referals must come through your child's school or via a parent or carer.
Post 16 referals can come to HEROS directly from the SEN officer via the EHCP review.
Additional Information
- Providing services to
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11 - 16 years (secondary school age)
16 + years
Young people - Supporting people with
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Challenging behaviour
Mental health conditions
Record managed by Activities Oxfordshire
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