Alternative Provision

RSPCA Wellbeing Project

RSPCA Wellbeing Project
How to access: Professional referral
Funding options: Contact provider to confirm
Where/how it is delivered: Outdoor / nature-based, Provider setting / venue
When/how often: Term-time, Weekly / regular sessions
Approach: Therapeutic
Provision type: Early Engagement / Re-engagement, Post-16, Vocational Learning
Needs and circumstances supported: Emotionally based school avoidance, No diagnosis required / awaiting assessment, SEMH
May be suitable for: Confidence and Wellbeing, Re-engagement with education
Age range: Primary (5-11 years), Secondary (11–16 years), Post 16 (16-19 years), Post 19 (19–25 years)
Activities & Interests: Animal care, Outdoor activity
Support and provision features: 1:1 learning, Animal-based provision, Small group learning, Therapeutic support
How and when provision is delivered: Full day – approximately 5 hours, Half day – approximately 2–4 hours, Holiday provision, In person, Term-time, Weekly session
Qualifications and skills available: Employability skills, Life skills / independent living, Vocational learning
EHCP details: EHCP not required. Referral arrangements and eligibility should be confirmed with the provider.
Funding and referral routes: Profession referral, Referral required

RSPCA Cornwall Well-being Projects

RSPCA Cornwall Well-being Projects provide animal-assisted support for children, young people and young adults aged 8–25 at the Venton Animal Centre near St Columb. The programmes are designed for those experiencing barriers to education, emotional wellbeing challenges, additional learning needs or low confidence.

Activities

may include dog walking, cat socialisation, creating animal enrichment, outdoor learning and learning about animal care and welfare. Through supervised interaction with rescue animals, participants develop confidence, responsibility, communication and practical life skills.

The Young People’s Project

supports young people aged 11–17 who may be struggling to engage with mainstream education. Sessions typically take place one day a week during term time, helping participants build confidence, resilience and positive relationships in a supportive environment.

Bespoke 1:1

therapeutic sessions are available for children and young people aged 8–18, while the Young Adults Project supports those aged 18–25 through tailored individual or group sessions.

Rather than focusing solely on education, the programmes use meaningful animal-care experiences to encourage personal growth, emotional wellbeing, teamwork and a sense of achievement. For young people who enjoy animals, this can provide a positive and engaging route to rebuilding confidence and developing valuable life skills.

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