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CHANGING LIVES

At Changing Lives SEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, we are dedicated to transforming YOUNG PEOPLES lives through EDUCATION WITH horses, dogs, small animals, and the great outdoors.

how we change lives..

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through horses

BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY CHALLENGE AWARDS
INTRO BRONZE AND SILVER.

  • Caring for your horse

  • Understanding your horse

  • Managing your horse

  • Lunging your horse

  • Riding fitness

  • Flat riding

  • Jumping

  • Safe riding

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through dogs

AQA CERTIFICATES

  • Dog Walking

  • Dog Grooming

  • Dog Health

  • Dog Training

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AQA CERTIFICATES

  • Animal care

  • Animal welfare law

  • Animal biology

  • Animal rescue.

Meet our team

At Changing Lives SEN, our dedicated team of educators, mentors, and animal care specialists work together to create a supportive and enriching environment for our students. With expertise in special education, therapeutic learning, and animal-assisted interventions, our staff is committed to helping every young person build confidence, develop skills, and thrive.

🔹 Compassionate SEN professionals
🔹 Experienced equine and canine specialists
🔹 Dedicated support staff and mentors

Together, we change lives—one student at a time.

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OUR MISSION

At Changing Lives SEN, we are dedicated to transforming lives through horses, dogs, small animals, and the great outdoors. Our mission is built on:


🔹 Sustainability – Creating a future where education and nature thrive together.
🔹 Partnerships – Collaborating to build a world-class education initiative.
🔹 Knowledge-Based Learning – Empowering young people with real-world skills.
🔹 Nurturing for the Future – Helping every student grow in confidence and capability.

oUR VISION

To give young people, regardless of their background, the opportunity to develop their skills, enabling them to return to education and/or employment."

tESTIMONIALS

  • “Before coming to Changing Lives I was doing half days at my previous school. Since being here I am able to do full days, it helps having animals and dogs in the room when I am learning because they are very calming. In the future, I want to be successful and wealthy. I’m not sure what I want to be yet, but I feel like I’m learning lots of things and have lots of options.”

    ISAAC

  • “This school has saved my daughters life, and possibly mine.”

    RACHEL LEWIS – PARENT

  • "This school taught me to smile again and be myself."

    SOPHIA