Work Experience for Young People
A Supportive, Real-World Pathway Into Animal Care
At Kent Equine Facilitated Learning CIC, we believe every young person deserves the chance to explore a meaningful future. Our weekly work experience day is designed especially for young people who are not currently in school and who dream of a career in animal care.
Whether someone is building confidence, developing practical skills, or working toward qualifications through an outside college, our environment offers structure, belonging, and hands-on learning.
When It Runs
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Every Tuesday
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9:00am – 2:00pm
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Based at our peaceful equine learning site in Kent
Our programme is open to young people aged 14+ who:
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Are not currently in school or traditional education
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Want to explore or pursue a future in animal care
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Are completing animal-related assignments or qualifications through an external college
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Benefit from a calm, supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment
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May require additional adult support due to sight impairments, neurodivergence, anxiety, or other needs
What Young People Do Here
Participants gain real experience caring for:
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Horses and ponies
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Donkeys
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Alpacas
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Cats
Activities may include:
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Feeding and daily care routines
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Grooming and handling
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Yard maintenance and welfare checks
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Learning about behaviour, communication, and safety
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Supporting enrichment and wellbeing activities for the animals
We also help young people build:
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Confidence and independence
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Routine and responsibility
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Communication and teamwork skills
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Evidence for coursework or qualifications
A Safe, Welcoming, Inclusive Space
We understand that every young person is different. Our team is experienced in supporting those with:
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Anxiety or
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Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
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Autism
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ADHD
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Neurodivergence
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Sight impairments or physical limitations
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Low confidence
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Social overwhelm
We work gently, relationally, and at the young person’s pace.
Our Track Record
We have already supported 20+ young people to complete assignments and practical evidence for animal care qualifications through outside colleges. Many arrive unsure of their abilities and leave with pride, purpose, and a clearer sense of direction.
