At Cumbria Rural Academy we offer alternative education provisions using horses. Our purpose is to work with young people to help them find new opportunities and give them the tools and knowledge for their future. We specialise in working with young people that do not feel they fit in with traditional education or struggle with building relationships in the classroom.
Harness Change at Cumbria Rural Academy CIC provides educational courses and training to promote fitness, physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as emotional awareness with due regard to the welfare of animals and wider ecological and environmental impact.
Starts September 2025
By the end of the session attendees will be able to create safe, engaging, and accurate self-guided walks.
Various dates available
This three day comprehensive course provides the skills required by a modern First Aider along with the confidence to deal with real life emergencies. The +F is available on request for those working in the Forestry industry.
Various dates available
This training course is ideal for smaller, lower risk environments where the risk assessment indicates a lower level of First Aid cover is required.
Farming + Technology
Starts September 2025
During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of digital occupations. This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in software production and design.
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