Education Centre

At Daniel’s Ride CIC, we believe that every person deserves access to quality learning opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances. Within our Education Centre, we aim to make learning enjoyable and accessible for all in a supportive, inclusive environment, removing barriers to education to ensure that individuals of all abilities can thrive.

Education is about more than just academic achievement. That’s why we emphasise holistic development, combining training with therapeutic visits and enrichment activities. We’re thrilled to offer a diverse range of qualifications and certificated courses accredited by ASDAN and AQA, tailored to meet the unique needs of each learner through one-on-one training or small group sessions.

The Education Centre’s facilities include:

Disabled facilities for accessibility
Well-equipped classrooms for interactive learning
Tranquil horticultural & sensory gardens for sensory exploration
Expansive woodland & grounds for outdoor activities
Pedigree rare breed livestock & pets for hands-on learning
Purpose-built barns and sheds
Campsite facilities for outdoor adventures
Workshop for hands-on projects and skills development

aSDAN Certified Courses

ASDAN is an education charity and awarding organisation dedicated to engaging and elevating young people aged 11 to 25 years who are in greatest need, empowering them to take control of their own lives and future. We’re pleased to be able to offer ASDAN qualifications and certificated courses, providing learners with the opportunity to showcase their achievements to prospective employers and educational institutions.

We understand that everyone learns differently, so we use a variety of practical, audio, and visual teaching methods to make sure our courses suit all learning styles.

We currently offer the following accredited certificated courses:

Land-Based Sector
Construction
Gardening
Foodwise
Animal Care
PSHE (Personal, social, health and economic) national curriculum
Living Independently
Careers and Experiencing Work

AQA Unit Award Certification Scheme

incorporating Green Care & Enrichment

AQA provides a wide range of subject unit awards, allowing learners to earn certifications that boost confidence, engagement, and motivation. Our goal is to help learners build a portfolio of achievements that demonstrate their capabilities to prospective employers and educational institutions, focusing on capability rather than disability. We aim to create inclusive pathways to learning outside the classroom, catering to students who may find traditional classroom environments challenging.

English and maths are integrated into many of our units in practical ways. For example, our Living Skills unit covers tasks like shopping and budgeting, helping students learn essential skills while having fun. We’re all about making learning engaging and accessible for everyone, whether you prefer hands-on activities or visual learning.

Here are some of the exciting unit awards we offer:

Construction, carpentry, plumbing and building skills
Pet care and livestock husbandry
Gardening and plant identification
Food preparation and hygiene
Independent living skills
Social skills
Employability skills
Admin skills
Fitness, health, and exercise

AQA Functional Skills Qualifications

(Pending Centre Approval)

For the students that may be struggling in the mainstream school environment but want, or need, to achieve a qualification in Maths and English, we are hoping to be able offer Functional Skills Maths & English (Level 1 & 2). These subjects may be taken on their own, or the learner may wish to also undertake practical skills training in the form of an ASDAN qualification or AQA Unit Award Scheme Certification.

For more information about AQA Functional Skills Qualifications:

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