Eastfields of Bowers Hill
- Care and support
- Community Inclusion and Activity
- Education and learning
Address: Eastfields of Bowers Hill, Station Path, Somerton, UK
Description
Somerset Council Alternative Provision Framework approved provider
To find out more, read our page Alternative Provision Framework.
Eastfields of Bowers Hill delivers specialist therapeutic alternative provision through equine-assisted learning, animal care and nature-based education, empowering children and young people with additional needs to re-engage with learning, develop emotional resilience and achieve positive lifelong outcomes.
Our aim is to improve engagement, attendance, emotional wellbeing and educational outcomes by providing an individualised programme that recognises each young person’s strengths, interests and barriers to learning.
We strive to develop confidence, resilience, independence and life skills while supporting successful transitions into education, further learning, employment or adulthood.
Placement costs are determined on an individual basis and reflect the specific needs, level of support and bespoke programme required by each young person. Following an initial consultation and assessment, Eastfields will provide a detailed costed proposal based on the agreed provision, staffing requirements and intended outcomes.
Programmes are individually designed and may include:
- Equine-assisted learning
- Animal care and welfare
- Farm-based education
- Outdoor learning
- Environmental and conservation activities
- Practical vocational skills
- Independent living skills
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Communication and relationship-building
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Functional literacy and numeracy where appropriate
- Community engagement and life skills
Learning is delivered through practical, meaningful experiences designed to promote engagement, motivation and achievement.
Eastfields accepts referrals for children and young people who may present with:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Learning disabilities.
- Speech, language and communication needs.
- Trauma and attachment-related difficulties.
- Anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) or school refusal.
- Behaviour that challenges linked to unmet needs.
- Risk of suspension or permanent exclusion.
- Disengagement from education.
- Complex social, emotional or behavioural needs.
- Transition needs between educational settings.
Placements are considered on an individual basis to ensure Eastfields can safely meet the needs of both the referred young person and those already accessing the provision.
Type of provision
Universal - Support available to everyone, including reasonable adjustments for those with special educational needs and disabilities
Delivered on behalf of
Somerset Council
Contact information
- Address:Eastfields of Bowers Hill, Station Path, Somerton, UK
- Phone:07772218703
- Website:Eastfields of Bowers Hill website
- Email:support@eastfields.uk
Accessibility and adjustments
- Wheelchair access: Yes
Event location
Address:
Eastfields of Bowers Hill, Station Path, Somerton, UK