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Halving the attainment gap, 1 hoof at a time
How does our work align with the governments targets to halve the attainment gap for children and young people? At Stable & Wild, our commitment to closing the attainment gap is not a new ambition — it is the foundation of why we exist. We are passionate about creating opportunities for children and young people who face disadvantage, so they can grow, thrive and improve their life chances. The Government has set a clear ambition to halve the attainment gap between disadvanta
Rachael Frossell
Feb 273 min read


Work for Us - Marketing Assistant - Wild for Life/Stable and Wild
We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our team....
If you are creative, organised and tech saavy with a strong understanding or background in marketing communications and business administration, get in touch.
rachael3812
Feb 252 min read


How Stable and Wild supports schools under the new Ofsted framework
Discover how Stable and Wild helps schools meet the new Ofsted framework through inclusive alternative provision, safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing support.
jen88131
Feb 52 min read


Winter Bursary
We are delighted to be opening the application process for our Winter Bursary scheme for 2 young people to attend our provision for 12 weeks of 1-1 sessions starting from January. The scheme is open for young people from the age of 5 - 25 who do not have an EHCP plan and are unlikely to receive one in the near future. This programme offers a unique opportunity to receive fully funded animal assisted learning sessions delivered from our centre at Millbrook in Beds for a yo
louise5036
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Work for Us
We are looking for an Outdoor Animal Assisted Learning Coach to join our team....
If you love being outside, have experience working with animals and want to help young people to achieve their potential, we would love to her from you ....
rachael3812
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Stable & Wild Bursary Scheme - Parent Feedback
We are excited to announce that the Stable and Wild Bursary Scheme is OPEN again and this time we are aiming to help even more children...
jen88131
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Will you help us tackle hygiene poverty?
Hygiene poverty is not being able to afford the everyday hygiene and personal grooming products many of us take for granted. It’s not...
louise5036
May 2, 20252 min read


An exciting chance to join our team! Become an Outdoor Education Coach
At Stable & Wild we have an exciting opportunity to join our coaching team.
rachael3812
Feb 6, 20253 min read


A Story about Loss & Bereavement
Nobody will be surprised to learn that many young people who attend our provision are trying to come to terms with some form of...
Rachael Frossell
Nov 12, 20233 min read


What Are Parents Saying About Us?
Discover what parents have to say about our provision and how it has helped to support their children.
louise5036
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Stable and Wild Leavers Stories
Stable and Wild Leavers Stories June is a tough month at Stable and Wild, as we near the end of the academic year and some of our young...
louise5036
Jun 29, 20235 min read


Introducing our new Princes Trust "Achieve" Qualification
Find out how young people can study for the Achieve Award from the age of 11 as part of our Stable & Wild Programmes
rachael2288
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Self Harm
How can animal assisted therapy help young people who self harm?
louise5036
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Join our team!
Are you... Friendly, empathetic & non-judgemental, with an interest in working outdoors, with animals, nature and a supportive team of...
rachael3812
Jun 14, 20231 min read


How Animal Assisted and Nature Therapy can help improve children's mental health.
How can animals and nature help to solve the mental health crisis that many children are facing?
rachael3812
May 5, 20233 min read


Choosing the right Alternative Provision for your Child
Finding the AP when you child is in crisis can be a minefield.
Here are a few useful tips and questions to consider to make things easier.
rachael3812
Apr 27, 20235 min read


Wild KIDZ Summer Scheme 2023 launch for CYP with SEND
Stable and Wild, in partnership with Bedford Borough Council, is offering local children with SEND the opportunity to sign up to FREE...
rachael3812
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Ghost Children - Jemima's story
Yesterday the Centre for Social Justice released their latest statistics confirming that a staggering 100,000 children have failed to...
rachael3812
Mar 23, 20235 min read


My Week at Jamie's Farm
Blog post by Rachael Frossell, Director of Stable and Wild Last week I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a week volunteering at a...
rachael3812
Mar 9, 20234 min read


Top rated alternative provision
Look what landed in our post box today! We are very proud to have achieved the Stage 4 Alternative Provision Service award from...
rachael3812
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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