Therapeutic • Practical • Outdoor Learning
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Engaging accredited programmes for young people aged 12-25, delivered through horses, land-based learning, outdoor education and therapeutic support.
Accredited Education Courses
At TEAL CIC (Therapeutic Equines Assisting Learning), learners benefit from hands-on, practical education that supports academic achievement alongside emotional wellbeing, confidence, communication, independence and future pathways.
Our smallholding gives young people a different kind of classroom: calm spaces, meaningful relationships, outdoor movement, purposeful animal care and achievable accredited learning.
Built for learners who need something more practical, relational and calm.
Personalised learning in mixed-age groups, with space to build trust and confidence.
Real tasks, animals, stable routines, land-based projects and purposeful practical skills.
Movement, fresh air, nature-based learning and a countryside environment.
Equine Assisted Learning and relationship-led approaches underpin each day.
Alternative pathways designed for young people who may not thrive in classrooms.
Confidence, independence, volunteering, work readiness and further education pathways.
Flexible qualifications and practical routes matched to each learner.
TEAL TEACH™ Accredited Equine Education
Horse care, welfare, stable management, groundwork, behaviour and employability skills linked to practical progression routes.
ASDAN Accredited Courses
Flexible programmes across personal development, employability, animal care, horticulture, independent living, English and maths based activities.
Land-based Sector Vocational Taster • Animal Care Short Course • Mathematics • English
NCFE Approved Centre
Recognised accredited learning opportunities that support progression, achievement and future pathways.
TEAL CIC is an NCFE Approved Centre
Therapeutic Equines Assisting Learning CIC is approved to offer recognised NCFE learning opportunities that support progression, achievement and future pathways.
Centre Number 11001524
Confidence grows through real responsibility.
Our equine pathways combine accredited learning with therapeutic approaches such as Equine Assisted Learning. Learners develop horse care and handling skills, teamwork, emotional regulation, responsibility, independence, practical vocational skills and workplace readiness.
Every young person is different.
We build learning around individual interests, needs, EHCP outcomes, therapeutic requirements and future aspirations.
Animal care, smallholding experiences, nature-based learning and practical outdoor tasks.
Calm spaces, relationship-based learning, equine assisted approaches and emotional wellbeing support.
Work experience, volunteering, employability support, community engagement and further education routes.
Programme Information
Our provision operates within small mixed-age groups and is designed to create a calm, supportive and nurturing educational environment. Where appropriate, learners are encouraged into work experience placements, volunteering, community engagement and pathways into employment or further education.
Young people leave with achievement, confidence and a sense of belonging.
TEAL changed my son’s life and how he was coping with the everyday challenges of Autism and ADHD… learning around animals and their calming influence and amazing staff who manage his feelings really has changed our lives and we value the continued support and kindness of all the team.
The young people we take to TEAL always come away with a smile on their face and a sense of achievement.
Read more from ASDAN on Teal CIC Here
Multi Award-Winning Provision
TEAL CIC has been recognised for inclusive, therapeutic and practical learning that supports people and horses to thrive together.
As featured on BBC News, BBC Radio, Kent Life Magazine and local press.
Interested in a placement for 2026/27?
We welcome enquiries from families, schools, Local Authorities, SENCOs, social care professionals and education providers.
