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# The Seeds Of Change

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- [Eating Disorders](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/eating-disorders-2/) - There is no one cause for an eating disorder; it can be linked to psychological problems, relationship issues, low self-esteem and poor body image.In recent years with the explosion of social media presence in our everyday lives with all its pressures around perfection and perceived happiness in having the perfect body, reported cases of Anorexia
- [Join our team! EFL - Coach](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/join-our-team-efl-coach/) - Coach - The Seeds of Change The Seeds of Change is a busy alternative provision, offering placements for young people. Sessions last between and 75mins to a full day. More than 50 young people attend either group or 1.1 sessions each week. We are looking for a motivated cheerful person to join the team to
- [Join our team! Administrator](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/join-our-team-administrator/) - Administrator - The Seeds of Change The Seeds of Change is a busy alternative provision, offering placements for young people. Sessions last between and 75mins to a full day. More than 50 young people attend either group or 1.1 sessions each week. We are looking for a motivated cheerful person to join the team to
- [Join our team! Coach](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/join-our-team-coach-2/) - Due to continued expansion, we are currently looking for a positive, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our coaching team at our site just outside Walgrave in Northamptonshire.
- [Mental Health in Education - Intervention Award](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/mental-health-in-education-intervention-award/) - We are delighted to announce that we have won the Association of Mental Health in Education, Mental Health Intervention Award. “This award celebrates effective and innovative interventions to support pupils experiencing mental health difficulties. The winner will evidence how they go above and beyond in meeting the needs of their pupils and how they have
- [Open Day](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/experience-the-tsoc-approach/) - Experience the TSoC Approach We are delighted to be able to invite you to spend some time with us here at The Seeds of Change on 20th June 2024. Join us for either; the Morning session between 10am and 12.30, or the afternoon session between 1.00pm and 3.30pm. This is an opportunity to experience for
- [The New Brand and Website](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/the-new-brand-and-website/) - We are delighted to present the new Seeds of Change website. Following Stable and Wild and The Seeds of Change KMD LTD making the decision to focus in their own regions, we have been working to roll out a full The Seeds of Change KMD (TSOCEquine) rebrand. The Acorn Centre is important to us at the Seeds
- [The Seeds of Change Open Days - June 2023](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/openday/) - This June we are opening our doors to referring bodies, families and individuals to come and have a look at what we can offer here at The Seeds of Change. You can choose from either Tuesday 20th June or Wednesday 21st June between 3pm and 7pm to visit our 17 acre site for a tour.
- [TSOC Learners achieve amazing C&G results - 2022](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/2022-cityandguilds-results/) - The results are in and our learners have smashed their City & Guilds accreditations this year. At our Northamptonshire site, 100% of learners who started on a City & Guilds course at the beginning of the academic year have passed and achieved their qualification! A fantastic achievement for these young people, many of whom are
- [Cummins Trees Planting](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/cummins-trees-planting/) - We wanted to thank Cummins for the hard work they have put in to help us manage the woodland here at The Acorn Centre. We have a relatively new section of woodland, Jane’s Wood, this was planted in memory of Jane Dillon,older sister to our founder Katherine Dillon,who died tragically far too young. During her
- [Kirsty's Story](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/the-seeds-of-change-kirstys-story/) - Kirsty*, 17, joined The Seeds of Change in September 2021 following many years out of education. She suffered from severe anxiety which was so debilitating it prevented her from interacting and communicating with anyone other than her mother. She spent much of her time in her bedroom, and rarely left the house. As a result,
- [Join our team! Coach](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/join-our-team-coach/) - Coach - The Seeds of Change Due to continued expansion, we are currently looking for a positive, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our coaching team at our site just outside Walgrave in Northamptonshire. The role involves delivering our programmes by supporting and developing vulnerable or challenging, disengaged young people using horses, small animals and
- [Join our team! OUTDOOR COACH, TSOC](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/outdoor-coach-vacancy/) - Outdoor Coach - The Seeds of Change Due to continued expansion, we are currently looking for a positive, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our coaching team at our site in mid Bedfordshire as an Outdoor Therapeutic Coach . The role involves delivering our programmes by supporting and developing vulnerable or challenging, disengaged young people
- [Avian Flu Update - TSOC Centres](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/avianflu-2022/) - With the national increase in the number of incidents of avian flu and the close controls being placed upon anyone keeping birds, we feel it is important to share the procedure that we will have in place across our centres at this time. We only have a small number of birds on site at each
- [TSOC Closed Monday, 19th September](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/bank-holiday-closure/) - The Seeds of Change will be closed on Monday, 19th September On Monday 19 September 2022 – the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral – the nation comes together to reflect on her long, happy and glorious reign. As a mark of respect, The Seeds of Change will be observe the Bank Holiday and
- [Starting the new academic together](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/team-training-22/) - Team time for The Seeds of Change We kicked off the new academic year with one of our team training days, where we gather everyone in the company from all 4 sites including the office and we cover everything from Safeguarding to more practical hands on activities in the learning barn. The challenges young people
- [TSOC Summer Newsletter - OUT NOW!](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/summer-newsletter/) - Our Summer Newsletter is out, packed with news and information about life at The Seeds of Change. Download the newsletter here If you would like to speak to a member of our team about our sessions and courses, please do get in touch CONTACT US
- [The Seeds of Change Wellbeing Days - Easter 2022](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/the-seeds-of-change-wellbeing-days-easter-2022/) - Over the Easter break, The Seeds of Change took time out from working with young people to focus on adults and their wellbeing. Our Wellbeing Day invited a group of adults to our beautiful rural site nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside to focus on how to make time for self care and why it is
- [TSOC Covid Procedure February 2022](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/covidprocedure-feb22/) - In line with the announced plans by the government to suspend covid testing and self isolation from Thursday 24th February, The Seeds of Change will no longer require students attending our provision to test or notify us if there is covid in the home. We would respectfully ask that students who are showing signs of
- [TSOC Open Day 2021](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/tsoc-open-day-2021/) - On Tuesday, 9th November we opened our stable doors to the public for our much anticipated Open Day. Teachers, parents, carers, academics and mental health professionals from across the region descended on The Seeds of Change's outdoor learning centre in Walgrave, Northamptonshire for an insightful day of live Equine Facilitated Learning demonstrations, talks from our
- [The Jane Dillon Bursary](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/bursary/) - To celebrate 15 years of helping young people and families to cope with major challenges in their lives, The Seeds of Change is launching an extremely personal initiative – The Jane Dillon Bursary. The Jane Dillon Bursary will enable an individual or family dealing with trauma to benefit from a six week-long equine therapy course
- [Membership of the Fair Education Alliance](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/membership-of-the-fair-education-alliance/) - The seeds of change are pleased to announce that we have become members of the Fair Education Alliance. This organisation with more than 200 members aims to tackle inequality of education across all sectors. It has never been so important for those involved in educating children and young people to pull together to help close
- [#reloadnorthants](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/reloadnorthants/) - We are pleased to be a part of the #reloadnorthants program, offering children across Northamptonshire the opportunity to come to our centre in Northampton and participate in the adventures of Percy the Owl. The holiday activity fund is a government funded program that supports children who receive free school meals in the school holidays. Its
- [Easter Holiday Activity Club](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/easter-holiday-activity-club/) - This Easter Holiday we are excited to be offering something different to some lucky primary age children in Northants. We will be partnering up with our friends Wild for Life to offer a 4-day activity adventure at our beautiful site in Walgrave - Little Acorn Farm. The children will embark on a journey led by
- [Lockdown feedback from learners](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/lockdown-feedback/) - Recently we've been collecting some feedback from learners about their Covid support from The Seeds of Change over the past few weeks. This was to gauge what we had done well and the benefits that our learners felt and also what we could have done better. As much as we can tell you about our
- [What can each of us do to protect children?](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/protect-children/) - Last week I was fortunate enough to be a part of the VERU Conference (Violence and Exploitation Reduction Unit) focusing on Exploitation through the lens of parents. Tough subject. But a key message from one of the first speakers, Graham Goulden, was around the role of communities in addressing this problem. Perhaps most of us are
- [Eating Disorders](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/eating-disorders/) - A part of our ongoing Safeguarding Training we focus on different areas of training and development with our team each half term. We select the areas to prioritise by referring to our 'Cause for Concern Tracker' where keep to record any areas of concern with young people who attend our provision. This is all in
- [Continually adapting to students needs](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/continually-adapting/) - One of the benefits of working with The Seeds of Change is our ability to be agile in the way that we work and support learners in their work away from our sessions. One of the issues that our students can face is coping back in a more traditional learning environment, in the case of
- [January Update](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/january-update/) - January Lockdown Update As we head into another COVID-enforced national lockdown, we are still open for all learners and new referrals. Since March 2020 The Seeds of Change have continued to welcome those learners who were deemed “vulnerable” by the government and have continued to work with commissioning bodies to enable continuation of education in
- [Covid-19 Protocol for The Seeds of Change [Jan 2021 Update]](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/covid-19-protocol-for-the-seeds-of-change-jan-2021-update/) - Since 23rd March 2020 The Seeds of Change UK Ltd have continued to welcome those learners who were deemed “vulnerable” by the government and have continued to work with commissioning bodies to enable continuation of education in our settings whilst following guidelines issued by the government in their Guidance for Educational Settings on 22nd March
- [COVID 19 arrangements for closure and safeguarding young people [Jan 2021 Update]](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/covid-19-arrangements-for-closure-and-safeguarding-young-people-jan-2021-update/) - From 5th January 2021 parents were asked to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and for schools to remain open only for those children of workers critical to the COVID-19 response - who absolutely need to attend. Educational providers were asked to provide care for a limited number of children - children who are
- [JOIN OUR TEAM - 1:1 Coach, Bedfordshire](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/join-our-team-11-coach-bedfordshire/) - Due to an increase in work, we are currently looking to recruit a 1-1 Coach to join our existing, hardworking team of educational equine coaches. The role involves delivering our programmes to vulnerable or challenging, disengaged young people, one to one and in groups, 4 days per week, term time only. The role will be based at our
- [LIVE Facebook Stream](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/live-facebook-stream/) - On Tuesday 1st December between 6.30 and 7.00pm we will be going LIVE on Facebook. The Seeds of Change directors Katherine and Rachael will be online to talk about 'How horses can help support us ALL when coping with uncertainty'. In such changing times it’s probably fair to say that we are ALL dealing with
- [Get INTO THE FIELD with our Virtual Sessions](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/get-into-the-field-with-our-virtual-sessions/) - For those who cannot access our centres for geographical or health reasons we are now able to bring our horses to you…… well, virtually! Into the Field offers learners the unique opportunity to take our horses into their home, school or family environment at a time and in a way that keeps them in control
- [Exciting new location for our Bedfordshire Centre](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/exciting-new-location-for-our-bedfordshire-centre/) - The Seeds of Change is excited to announce that we will be delivering our sessions in Bedfordshire from a new location - Animal Edge! Our new site not only allows our coaching team and our learners to engage with our equine friends, it also provides them with the opportunity to work with smaller animals such
- [The Words of Change...Katherine Dillon's blog - Demonstrating the power of voice, not violence](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/the-words-of-change-katherine-dillons-blog-violence/) - Violence and long-term plans with young people at the heart of them. The heightened tensions feel strong, passionate and dangerous. Human behaviours demonstrating disregard to the social distancing laws, blinded by anger and suppressed feelings of alienation. I believe that violence is a disease, spreading from one person to another, like a raging bush fire
- [The Words of Change...Katherine Dillon's blog - EFL continuing to help the most vulnerable during COVID19](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/the-words-of-change-katherine-dillons-blog-efl-continuing-to-help-the-most-vulnerable-during-covid19/) - How Equine Facilitated Learning has been continuing to support the most vulnerable children in society during COVID-19. We’ve been hearing on the national news recently that more and more vulnerable children are being drawn in to the bleak and dark underworld of child trafficking and country lines. This is a world where evil gang culture
- [The Words of Change...Katherine Dillon's blog - National Teen Self-Awareness Month](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/the-words-of-change-katherine-dillons-blog-national-teen-self-awareness-month/) - National Teen Self-Awareness Month... The onslaught of Puberty…Adolescence is a challenging time for everyone at that stage in their lives. Physical changes in the body, the onslaught of hormones developing in different ways, leading to new emotions and anxious feelings…. The human being's first attempt at finding their place and position in the world around
- [Inside Katherine's Kitchen - Cooking Together - Healthy Chilli recipe](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/inside-katherines-kitchen-cooking-together-healthy-chilli-recipe/) - Director Katherine Dillon demonstrating a simple, healthy recipe to encourage healthy cooking and eating with family and friends. Watch below: [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Video”][/siteorigin_widget] Chilli Meat and Vegetable /or meat free option to feed 6- 8 people. This recipe will keep in fridge for 4-5 days. It can be made into individual portions and frozen. Ingredients
- [Inside Katherine's Kitchen - natural remedies - Tumeric, Garlic and Linseed](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/inside-katherines-kitchen-natural-remedies-tumeric-garlic-and-linseed/) - Director Katherine Dillon, delivering you information on diet, nutrition and the benefits that natural substances have for our equine partners. [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Video”][/siteorigin_widget] Watch her latest film here Inside Katherine’s Kitchen
- [New TSOC support line extended to all](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/new-tsoc-support-line-extended-to-all/) - During the last week of term we launched our Learner Line to enable those who attend our provision and are not able to currently access it the opportunity to “click or call” to contact us and arrange a telephone call to support them during such difficult times. We would now like to go further and
- [COVID 19 arrangements for closure and safeguarding young people](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/covid19-arrangements/) - From 20th March 2020 parents were asked to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and for schools to remain open only for those children of workers critical to the COVID-19 response - who absolutely need to attend. Educational providers were asked to provide care for a limited number of children - children who are
- [NEW! The Seeds of Change launches Learner Line - remote support for current learners](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/tsoc-learnerline/) - WE’RE HERE IF YOU NEED US If you are a current learner at The Seeds of Change and are unable to get to your sessions at the moment, we are offering you the chance to access support remotely. WAYS TO REACH US Instagram: We have set up a private Instagram account: @theSeedsofChange_Learners Email: learnerline@theseedsofchange.co.uk Call:
- [Working with Education Physiologists](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/working-with-education-physiologists/) - Recently, The Seeds of Change was very pleased to welcome a group of Education Physiologists to our Northamptonshire site to understand first-hand the benefits of therapeutic intervention using animals, in particular horses. The physiologists in attendance were employed by the Local Authority in Northamptonshire. They had been commissioned to work with schools and their students
- [Covid-19 Protocol for The Seeds of Change](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/covid-19-protocol/) - As a place of education, please be advised that we will be following the Public Health England (PHE) recommendations for the management of risk relating to the Covid-19 virus. We will also be following the recommendations as issued by the government for educational settings. We would ask that any students or visitors who have been
- [The Words of Change ... Self-harming](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/the-words-of-change-blog-self-harming/) - Self-harming: Learning to understand, not judge. Society generally uses to the term ‘self-harm’ to describe when people hurt themselves, perhaps by punching, hitting, cutting or burning, as a way of dealing with difficult feelings or overwhelming situations and experiences. Taking drugs, even taking anti-depressants combined with large doses of over the counter painkilling drugs and
- [The Words of Change...Katherine Dillon's new blog](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/katherines-blog/) - Children's Mental Health Week... As I write this reflection, I am aware that in every school in the UK, in every class, on average of statistics, there will be around three children and adolescents with a mental health condition. Teachers are now being asked to play the role of a primary care giver and be
- [Runners Up at the Rural Business Awards](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/runners-up-at-the-rural-business-awards/) - The Seeds of Change, an organisation which works with some of the Eastern and Central region’s most vulnerable people has been announced as the Runner Up in the Best Professional Services category at the Rural Business Awards. The category, which was won by Ballinger Equine, received hundreds of nominations from across the Eastern region and
- [New Courses! Equine Practitioners Course and Taster Day](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/new-courses-equine-practitioners-course/) - Equine Practitioners Course and Taster Days Taster Day - 24th January 2020 We are excited to announce that we will be offering a new Equine Practitioners Course in Spring 2020 for all those who want to learn more about the unique The Seeds of Change approach. Having worked with more than 3000 young people with
- [Bedford business announced as a finalist at top rural awards](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/bedford-business-announced-as-a-finalist-at-top-rural-awards/) - A Bedfordshire organisation which works with some of the county’s most vulnerable children and young adults is in the running to be named one of the best rural businesses in the UK after being shortlisted for a regional Rural Business Award. The Seeds of Change based just outside Bedford has been shortlisted in the Best
- [Learners achieve fantastic C&G qualifications results: 100% pass rate in Beds!](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/learners-achieve-fantastic-cg-qualifications-results-100-pass-rate-in-beds/) - The results are in and our learners have achieved an amazing 100% pass rate in City & Guilds qualifications across Bedfordshire and a brilliant 90% pass rate in Northamptonshire. We are so proud of our learners, many of whom have spent very little time in school and have struggled academically and personally throughout their lives.
- [City & Guilds stamp of approval](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/city-guilds-stamp-of-approval/) - The Seeds of Change has once again passed its annual audit by external auditors from City & Guilds with flying colours. The Seeds of Change offers a number of City & Guilds courses to our learners, from Employability and Functional Skills (Maths and English) to Land-based studies. Our standards and pass rates are extremely high
- [My time at The Seeds of Change](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/my-time-at-the-seeds-of-change/) - The end of another school year is nearly upon us and it is time for many of our learners to move on to the next stage in their life, hopefully with confidence, qualifications and transferable skills acquired through their time at The Seeds of Change. Our learners generally come to us with no qualifications, disengaged
- [BBC features The Seeds of Change and 'Leah's Story' in Evening Bulletin](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/bbc-features-the-seeds-of-change-and-leahs-story-in-evening-bulletin/) - Yesterday (8th May) The Seeds of Change was privileged to be featured on BBC Look East’s evening news bulletin, broadcasted to homes across the western counties within this region. The piece centralised around Leah’s story, one of our past learners, who came to The Seeds of Change following multiple expulsions from mainstream schooling and a
- [County Lines event raises £650 for local charity, Link to Change](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/county-lines-event-raises-650-for-local-charity-link-to-change/) - Last month, The Seeds of Change hosted a hugely successful event highlighting the dangers of County Lines and Child Exploitation. The event, held at Wootton Lower School, was organised in partnership with Bedfordshire Police, CYPFirst and YouTurn Futures and was supported by charities Unseen and Link to Change. Over 100 local parents, carers and professionals
- [Supporting Outdoor Learning Initiatives](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/supporting-outdoor-learning-initiatives/) - The Seeds of Change is proud to have recently been granted membership to four important organisations which support and promote outdoor learning and countryside activities for children, young people and adults of all abilities: The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, the Forest School Association, Social Farms and Gardens and Leaf. The Council for Leaning
- [Great local support for County Lines & Child Exploitation event](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/great-local-support-for-county-lines-child-exploitation-event/) - More than 100 parents, carers and professionals attended an information evening last night aimed at educating them around the risks of child criminal exploitation (CCE). Presentations from Bedfordshire Police school liaison officer Richard Denton and specialist training providers CYP First focussed on the dangers and techniques of county lines gangs. There was also an opportunity
- [Discovering dream jobs: Post 16 next steps](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/discovering-dream-jobs-post-16-next-steps/) - Yesterday, one of our post 16 learners was privileged to be offered the chance to visit Bedfordshire Police HQ, in Kempston to find out more about the role of a police dog handler. Alex* is almost 18 years old, profoundly deaf and living in care. He attends The Seeds of Change Post 16 programme, which
- [Celebrating 100% attendance](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/celebrating-100-attendance/) - We were thrilled this week to celebrate the fantastic commitment of our young people. In particular, One Year 10 learner has achieved a phenomenal 100% attendance rate since he started at The Seeds of Change way back in Year 7. That’s turning up for every one of his sessions come wind, rain, snow or sunshine
- [County Lines & Child Exploitation Event](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/county-lines-event/) - 7-9pm – 04.04.19 – WOOTTON LOWER SCHOOL How much do you know about County Lines and how it could affect YOUR Child? If you would like to learn more about the reality of being a teenager and growing up in our communities right now, then consider attending our 'County Lines Event', hosted by Bedfordshire Police and The Seeds of Change UK Ltd.
- [Focus on...self harming](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/focus-on-self-harming/) - In the news this week we have heard how Instagram are proposing to remove all graphic images of self harm following the suicide of Molly Russell in 2017. Molly’s parents saw posts of her Instagram account after her death and concluded that the social media giant was partially to blame. All this is a world
- [What’s next?  Supporting our Post 16 learners’ journeys to independence](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/whats-next-supporting-our-post-16-learners-journeys-to-independence/) - We have recognised the difficulties facing our learners when leaving a provision age 16 and venturing unsupported into mainstream education such as a college placement or into the world of paid work. Therefore, we have created an environment for support to be offered to our most vulnerable learners until they are more equipped with coping

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- [Home](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/) - Making A Change for life If you are encountering a challenge in your life which is preventing you from moving forwards, then we can help.If you would like to develop strategies which will make your life feel more manageable and positive, then we can help. Who Is It For? To assist the individual in the
- [Policies](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/policies/) - Policies Access our policies and documents here. Get In Touch At The Seeds of Change we take our safeguarding responsibility very seriously and all concerns will be brought to the attention of the referrer. We do ask that professionals share relevant concerns ahead of time with us allowing us to support the young person.Please find
- [Photo Story](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/photo-story/) - Photo Story Videos and Photos from The Seeds of Change Enquire Now A short video with our horses and other animals that you can work with whilst you are here.​ Click here for a video that shows the gate way you will come to and the approach on our drive. Video Opens In New Tab
- [Meet The Team](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/meet-the-team/) - Meet The Team Contact Us Team Members Katherine Dillon Founder and Director Equine Facilitated Learning Lead TrainerSpecialism: Trauma and Loss Rebecca Perrin Head of Centre Chrissy Gamble Head of Quality and Curriculum Vickie Wright Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)Equine Facilitated Learning Coach Wendy Haley Business Support & HR Anna Gamble Business Operations Coordinator Judith Brown Finance and
- [Private Practice](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/private-practice/) - Private Practice Katherine Dillon, Founder of The Seeds of Change (TSoC), has specialised in personal growth and learning for children, young people and families for over 18 years. Katherine has continued to develop her approach through this time and has, increasingly, been asked to develop work with adults in the field of mental health and
- [How to Refer](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/how-to-refer/) - How To Refer Accessing a placement at The Seeds of Change can be done in various ways and we are always happy to offer help and advice, either call or email us. Enquire Now Accessing a placement at The Seeds of Change can be done in various ways and we are always happy to offer
- [Term Dates](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/term-dates/) - Term Dates View upcoming term dates. Contact Us Summer term 2026Monday 13 April to Monday 20 July• Half term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May• Summer holiday starts: Tuesday 21 July• Bank holiday: Monday 4 MayAcademic year 2026 to 2027Autumn term 2026Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 DecemberHalf term holiday: Monday 26 October to
- [Our Stories](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/our-stories/) - Our Stories Discover more about our unique TSoC approach.Working with children and young people who are facing barriers in their learning and ability to function healthily in what is becoming a very different and fast paced world. Enquire Now Read Our Stories WILLIAM’S STORY – ASD WITH EALWilliam was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- [Young People's Support Programme](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/young-peoples-support-programme/) - Young People's Support Programme Our bursary programme offers the opportunity to support young people’s healing journey Contact Us For More Information Do you know a young person who has experienced trauma, bereavement, or significant life challenges? Starting in October 2026, our bursary programme offers the opportunity to support their healing journey through time spent with
- [Vocational Courses](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/vocational-courses/) - Vocational Courses A new educational outcome for your young people with KEITS (Keeping Excellence In Training Standards) Contact Us For More Information Functional Skills English and Maths, land based qualifications in Animal or Horse Care The Seeds of Change are expanding on their current academic outcomes offered to young people. Alongside our present delivery of
- [Post 16 Packages](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/post-16-packages/) - Our post 16 packages Find Out More Our post 16 packages With horses as our co-coaches, we deliver therapeutic and academic courses in a non-judgemental, stimulating, outdoor environments which empowers people of all ages to achieve their potential and to begin new Includes functional skills maths & English and level one & two employability award. Functional
- [Sessions](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/sessions/) - Sessions The majority of our work at The Seeds of Change is delivered through bespoke 1:1 Programmes tailored to each learner’s needs. Find Out More 1.1 Sessions The majority of our work at The Seeds of Change is delivered through bespoke 1:1 Programmes tailored to each learner’s needs. Clients are matched to one of our
- [Founder](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/founder/) - Our Founder:Katherine Dillon Counsellor and Life Coach with over forty years experience working with children and families. Our Stories “The centre was built with a purpose and vision. It was also created to honour the memory of my dear sister Jane Dillon who died tragically a week before her 16th birthday after what was a
- [History](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/history/) - History The development and growth of The Seeds of Change. Enquire Now The Acorn Centre was part of a lifelong vision for Katherine Dillon its owner, and 53 years ago her vision for creating a safe place for children, young people and adults to heal and recover from trauma, illness and poor mental health began…“Experiencing
- [Explaining Equine](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/explaining-equine/) - Explaining Equine Horses can provide that ‘third person’ element in the therapeutic alliance, making it easier for many clients to more naturally connect with themselves to be able to express and begin to link with what they are feeling and experiencing at that present time. Enquire Now Horses have the most amazing ability to create
- [About Us](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/about-us/) - About Us Discover more about our unique TSoC approach.Working with children and young people who are facing barriers in their learning and ability to function healthily in what is becoming a very different and fast paced world. Enquire Now Here at The Seeds of Change I lead a team of dedicated coaches all highly skilled
- [Social Story](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/social-story/) - This is what The Seeds of Change looks like from the outside. Sometimes, the gate might be open. If it isn’t, your adult will get out of the car and press the button. It looks like this. When the button gets pressed, it makes a call to a phone. Somebody at the centre will answer
- [Contact](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/contact/) - Contact We look forward to hearing from you. Use our contact form or your preferred method of communication; email or phone. You can get in touch with our team using the contact form below. Send A member of the team will be in touch regarding your enquiry. The Therapeutic Learning CentreThe Acorn CentreNewland Road, WalgraveNorthampton,
- [News](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/news/) - Latest News October 8, 2024Join our team! EFL – CoachCoach – The Seeds of Change The Seeds of Change is a busy alternative provision, offering placements forRead More... July 26, 2024Join our team! AdministratorAdministrator – The Seeds of Change The Seeds of Change is a busy alternative provision, offering placements forRead More... July 26, 2024Join
- [Privacy Policy](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION This privacy notice tells you what to expect when The Seeds of Change UK Ltd collects personal information. It applies to information we collect about: people who sign up for our programs people who use our services, e.g. who subscribe to our newsletter or request information from us job
- [Why Do We Do It?](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/why-do-we-do-it/) - Why Do We Do It? To put it simply, we do it because we know that our methods genuinely work and can change lives. Our coaches find nothing more fulfilling than helping a learner to trust, learn and grow. Find Out More We make BOLD claims about the work that we do at The Seeds
- [What Do We Do?](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/what-do-we-do/) - What Do We Do? We have the best jobs in the world! We work with horses, in the open air, helping people to raise their aspirations and achieve their potential.We work in a non-judgemental, non- confrontational way, using horses as our co-coaches. Enquire Now We provide a therapeutic learning environment where individuals can come and
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## Portfolios

- [ETHAN'S STORY – ADHD, VIOLENT AND AGGRESSIVE OUTBURSTS](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/ethans-story-adhd/) - Children with ADHD have lots of energy, difficulty concentrating and poor impulse control.
- [BEN'S STORY – ATTACHMENT DIFFICULTIES](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/bens-story-attachment-difficulties/) - Attachment difficulties occur when a child’s early, relationship with their parents did not provide sufficient nurturing, resulting in them feeling negative about themselves.
- [IRINA'S STORY – ADHD AND POOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/irinas-story-adhd/) - Children with ADHD have lots of energy, difficulty concentrating and poor impulse control.
- [JOSIE'S STORY – LOOKED AFTER CHILD](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/josies-story-looked-after-child/) - Children may enter care for all sorts of reasons, but many enter because they have been abused or neglected.
- [KIT’S STORY – SEN and SEMH](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/kits-story-sen-semh/) - Children and young people with SEMH may experience a wide range of social and emotional difficulties which manifest themselves in many ways.
- [WILLIAM’S STORY - ASD WITH EAL](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/the-seeds-of-change-williams-story/) - William was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and has difficulties with communication and interaction.
- [JOE’S STORY – KABUKI SYNDROME](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/joes-story-kabuki-syndrome/) - Kabuki syndrome is a rare paediatric congenital condition which consists of multiple physical and developmental problem.
- [JORDAN’S STORY – LOOKED AFTER CHILD](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/jordans-story-looked-after-child/) - Looked after children come from different backgrounds with varied experiences of care, with each child having their own specific needs..
- [HAILEY'S STORY – ANXIETY](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/haileys-story-anxiety/) - It’s normal for children to feel anxious occasionally, but for some, anxiety affects their behaviour and thoughts daily, interfering with school, home and social life.
- [GRACE'S STORY – ISOLATION DUE TO NO SCHOOL PLACE](https://theseedsofchange.co.uk/portfolio/graces-story-isolation/) - Loneliness can be defined as the distress or discomfort that results when we perceive a gap between our desires for social connection and actual experiences of it.

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