Darcy's Equine Assisted Learning Centre


 

Bridging the gap between Education and Social Care, Darcy's Equine Assisted Learning Centre is an innovative, not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) located in South Lanarkshire, just 9 miles from Glasgow and set in 20 acres of open countryside.   

Darcy's opened its gates in 2017 offering a unique horse based intervention as a response to the youth mental health crisis.   

Recently awarded Winner - VASLan Organisation Of The Year 2019, and the VASIan Education Project of the Year 2018, Darcy's is the first and only approved Equine Assisted Qualifications (EAQ) Centre in Scotland, offering national qualifications by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) and Open Network College London (ONCL).

 


"The pupils could catch their breath, take stock and gradually realise that they can achieve. It gave them a taste of success."

- Teacher from a participating school

 

What we do


Working one-to-one, or in small groups, Darcy's offer qualification and non qualification programmes.  We provide alternative education and life skills for young people struggling in mainstream education or who have disengaged with education completely due to social/emotional difficulties. Our aim is to raise the aspirations and lived experience of young people and adults who are vulnerable, at risk and struggling with poor mental health.

 
 

How to access our programmes


Clients (Learners) are referred by partner referring organisations who work with vulnerable young people and adults.  These include:

  • CAMHS
  • SEN / ASN departments in mainstream schools
  • Third sector organisations supporting those with poor mental health
  • Care Homes
  • Police
  • Drug and Alcohol Services
  • Pupil Referral Units
  • Youth Teams in Local Authorities
  • Social Work departments
  • Educational Psychologist
 
 

We are proudly supported by...

 
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Darcy's Equine Learning Disability Confident Committed
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