Our mission at Dare to Dream is to provide a calm, therapeutic alternative provision where every young person feels safe, understood, and capable. Through tailored learning and our Changing Lives Through Horses programme, we nurture resilience, rebuild trust in education, and empower students to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

We envision a provision where vulnerable and neurodiverse young people are supported holistically — academically, emotionally, and socially — enabling them to thrive with confidence and dignity within their communities.

1. 1. Safety
   Emotional and physical safety underpin everything we do. Young people learn best when they feel secure.
2. 2. Respect
   We value each student’s voice, experiences, and journey.
3. 3. Connection
   Positive relationships — with staff, peers, and horses — are central to transformation.
4. 4. Regulation Before Education
   We recognise that emotional regulation and wellbeing come before academic success.
5. 5. Hope
   We believe in every young person’s capacity for change, growth, and achievement. 

 The Changing Lives Through Horses program is designed to support children and young people aged 5-25 who are disengaged from education or at risk of exclusion. It provides a safe and nurturing environment where participants can learn and grow through their interactions with horses. The program aims to develop six key life skills: Communication, Confidence, Teamwork, Building Relationships, Perseverance, and Responsibility.  

• Small group and 1:1 personalised learning programmes
• Flexible timetables tailored to individual needs
• A calm, therapeutic learning environment
• Trauma-informed and relationship-led practice
• Support for students with SEN and EHCPs
• Emotional regulation and wellbeing support
• Mentoring and positive role modelling
• Behaviour support focused on understanding and growth
• Attendance re-engagement programmes
• Functional Skills and core subject support
• Life skills and independence development
• Work experience placements
• Volunteering opportunities
• Supported vocational pathways
• Development of employability skills (teamwork, communication, responsibility, time management)
• Preparation for reintegration into mainstream education (where appropriate)
• Pathways into further education, training, apprenticeships, or employment
• Close partnership working with schools, parents, and local authorities
• Regular progress reviews and clear outcome tracking
   

• Participation in the Changing Lives Through Horses programme
• Structured horse care and stable management sessions
• Development of responsibility, communication, and teamwork skills
• Confidence-building through practical, hands-on learning
• Opportunities to gain recognised equestrian-based awards (if applicable)

Days and times we can offer

• Full days: 9:30am -2:30pm
• Half days: 10am-12pm or 12.30pm-2.30pm
• We can also offer hourly placements.
• Monday – Thursday: (we cannot be a replacement for full-time education)
• Fridays we run our Home Ed Groups