Whispers Equine Assisted Learning Programe - Family support services

What we do

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a form of experiential learning that includes horses and a facilitator working together with a person to create positive change. EAL often includes a number of beneficial equine activities such as observing, handling, grooming, groundwork, and structured challenging exercises focused on the young person’s needs and goals. EAL provides unique non-verbal opportunities for young people to enhance self-awareness, recognize maladaptive behaviours and identify negative feelings. Research highlights that this approach has had positive results for people with social difficulties and mental health needs that can result in significant changes in cognition, mood, judgment, insight, perception, social skills, communication, behaviour, and learning.

Programme aims:
Build Relationships and trust, Understand Boundaries, Build emotional resilience, Improve social and Communication Skills

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

A referrals is needed to access this service. This can be made through the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) 01639 686803 spoc@npt.gov.uk and are available to families who do not need support from Social Services. All referrals are passed to a weekly referral panel which will help make sure that families get support from the service that best meets their needs.

Service details for this family support services

Language: English only

• Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
• Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes