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Stable & Wild October Half Term Dates

Half term is approaching and Stable and Wild will be closed for sessions from Monday, 26th October until Friday, 30th October. Sessions will recommence from Monday, 2nd November 2026. During the Half Term break, we operate a skeleton office staff to respond to enquiries. Please get in touch if you need support or have any questions. We wish you a wonderful autumn break.

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20 years of helping young people grow and thrive

Since 2006, Stable & Wild has been supporting children and young people who face barriers to education, helping them build confidence, reconnect with learning and move towards a positive future.

Set within our rural Bedfordshire environment, we combine animals, nature and a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach to education to support children and young people from age 5 through to post-16.

We support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) and other barriers to education, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

From early intervention and emotional regulation to re-engagement, alternative provision and recognised qualifications, our highly personalised programmes provide flexible support through individual sessions, small groups and structured learning pathways.

Through meaningful experiences with animals and the natural world, we help young people develop confidence, positive relationships, resilience and transferable skills that extend beyond Stable & Wild into education, home and everyday life.

A different environment. A way forward.

PARENTS AND CARERS

How our unique way of

working can

support you and your child.

COMMISSIONERS

A stable and wild alternative
to traditional learning which

allows learners to develop

mentally, physically and academically and to discover

their potential.

YOUNG PEOPLE

What you can expect when you come to Stable and Wild. Meet some of the team, including our co-coaches - the animals - and find out more about our peaceful site.

“I think J has really enjoyed his time [at Stable & Wild]. He’s enjoyed being able to spend time outdoors, with animals, and be away from the formal school setting. I know he really liked spending time with the animals and we all had a good laugh when he came home and did his impression of Jack the donkey. I think it's been invaluable for him to have some space to do something different and in a small group setting. I am pretty sure he'll miss it once he stops going.

Thanks for having him on the programme.”

Alameda School, Bedfordshire - Peer Assisted Learning Sessions Parent

100%

of parents/carers surveyed in our Annual Parents/Carers Feedback Survey 2025 would rate our Alternative Provision as 'Good' and above.

100%

of parents/carers surveyed in our Annual Parent/Carers Feedback Survey 2025 said they would 'very likely' or 'definitely' recommend Stable and Wild to others.

98%

of young people attending Stable and Wild this year feel their sessions have helped them to feel less anxious.

94%

of young people attending Stable and Wild this year have reported an improvement in their confidence before and after their session.

Some of our awards and memberships

Our commitment to Safeguarding

We take the safeguarding needs of our learners and staff seriously and ensure that rigorous policies and procredures are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone,
human and furry.

What do our Parents and Carers think of Stable and Wild?

Parent and carer feedback - discover their thoughts on Stable and Wild and the impact they've had

May 12

a child selecting an animal that links to their zones of regulation

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

Feb 27

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.

Feb 25

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