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.
- We do it because we passionately believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be supported to achieve their full potential.
- We do it because we want to see young people making the best life choices that they can and we believe that working with horses can really help them to achieve that.
- We do it because we understand that we are not all born equal. We do not all have the same loving secure and nurturing environments to grow up in and we understand that sometimes negative behaviour is a way of protecting ourselves.
- We do it because we know this approach works and really develops transferrable skills, enabling us to make more appropriate and informed choices in our everyday lives.
- We do it because we all lose our way sometimes, need a little support and a place to turn to where we feel understood.
Many young people in our societies have transient lives and are surrounded by uncertainty and trauma. Some suffer from anxiety due to a previous life experience. We create an emotionally and physically safe environment where individuals can come and have their emotional needs supported.
We work with horses because they are non-judgemental. They create a quiet and reflective environment and are very intuitive to our feelings. Through working with the horses our learners experience a positive sense of connection and participation and form a connection that is both uplifting and inspiring, learning to identify other ways to express their emotions to achieve encouraging, productive results.
“The Seeds of Change is invaluable to my daughter, she is thriving and happy. Her confidence and independence has grown as well as the enjoyment of being in a learning environment. She has formed friendships and it’s given her access to gain educational experiences and qualifications which she really enjoys. It has made a real positive difference to my daughter and our family. Thank you.” Read more
Parent of Learner“The Seeds of Change staff team demonstrate professionalism, creativity and an understanding of the complex needs of our students. They have consistently planned and delivered sessions and activities with our students to enable them to develop and achieve academically, personally and socially.” Read more
M Phillips, Head of 6th Form/Post 16, External Provision & CIAG“When I first came to The Seeds of Change, I was very anxious and not confident at all I would refuse to take part in tasks and would always want to go home. After about a year or two I started to take part in all tasks and barely refused to do anything … I have been able to grow as a person and work on my anxiety and confidence … I’m very grateful for them helping me become the person I am today.” Read more
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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 … Read more...
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Covid-19 Protocol for The Seeds of Change [Jan 2021 Update]
January 13, 2021Since 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 … Read more...
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COVID 19 arrangements for closure and safeguarding young people [Jan 2021 Update]
January 13, 2021From 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 … Read more...