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People, Communication + Education
Alternative Education
Course

Alternative Education

Haverthwaite
Introductory
Horses 7508930

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Flexible Full-time In person

Overview

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

Alternative Education

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.

At a glance

  • Building relationships
  • communication
  • confidence
  • responsibility
  • teamwork
  • perseverance
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