Therapeutic • Practical • Outdoor Learning
AccreditedAlternativeEducation
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.
Recent feedback from education, 1-2-1 and group sessions.
Families, learners and professionals regularly share how TEAL helps young people feel safe, confident and proud of what they achieve.
Great facility. This is an awesome facility offering something that is much needed. Giving people access to equines gives so much back in mindfulness cannot be measured, just experienced here.
Teal's been a godsend! I've never had the best luck in education, let's just say that the system has failed me. I was forced into the mainstream department of a college despite my EHCP stating I need a supported environment. I went to the college for one day since they transferred me to mainstream and didn't even last one lesson. As a result I was without any education, or stability for over 9 months! Being at Teal is honestly the first time I've actually enjoyed education, and it's one of the few places I feel safe to be myself at without risk of being judged for it. Lisa and Lucy who run Teal are honestly lovely people who truly care about me. They aren't just doing it to check a box on paper. They're doing it because they truly want to help people like myself have access to a stable, calm and supported education. I don't know where I'd honestly be without discovering Teal. I was a lost cause, but now I feel like I've got something to look forward to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Couldn't ask for anything better honestly. Absolutely love it here and wouldn't change it for the world!
They are an amazing bunch of people who take it in their stride to deal with individuals with mental health. The young people we take to sessions always come away with a smile on their face and a sense of achievement.
Words can't express how proud I am of Thomas passing his ASDAN English, ASDAN Maths and ASDAN Gardening, now moving on to an apprenticeship in farming. Teal has changed Thomas' life. The best thing that happened in year 4 at Edenbridge Primary, then on to a full time education at Teal. His confidence has grown and the emotional support gave the goals to achieve his dreams. Love you Thomas and it just shows you can learn in so many different ways. Thank you Lisa Petto and Lucy Petto for being great teachers who are now our friends.
Teal has helped me soooo much! I just can't thank them enough. I'm struggling in education at the moment and Teal have helped me get confident. I love the horses which has inspired me to work with them in the future.
Really lovely team, kids felt very at home very quickly.
They are outstanding and diverse with how they deal with the people in their care, always welcoming and offer great advice.
An amazing and much needed service provided by kind and caring people. Keep up the good work.
This not-for-profit helps an extremely diverse range of people from 3 years to 84 years with physical, mental and medical abilities. Helping them walk, talk, gain confidence and work skills to live their best happy life!
Thank you so much Teal for all the support over the years. You really made my son shine. I'm so proud of him and I will always thoroughly recommend Teal xxx.
They help so many children and adults with additional needs. They change lives, they are not for profit and they work hard. They are highly experienced with SEN young people and other disabilities as well as the horses, which are trained positively and naturally.
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.
