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Alternative Education Provision

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What we do

Aim High delivers Alternative Education Provision (AEP) for young people aged 13–25 (with an Education and Health care Plan (EHCP)) who need a different approach to learning.

We offer a supportive, practical environment where learners can gain qualifications, develop life skills, and build confidence for their future.

Aim High works in specialist settings, including equestrian centres and other animal and country-based learning environments. Our programmes are designed to help students who may not thrive in traditional classrooms to achieve their potential.

Currently, our courses are delivered at the Ride High Equestrian Centre in Milton Keynes, with all profits supporting the work of the Ride High children’s charity.

As an alternative education provider for students with an EHCP, Aim High offers Level 1 & Level 2 Horse Care qualifications.

learning about fitting and maintaining tack is an important aspect of equine care and part of Horse Care courses you can study at Aim High UK

Our partner

Haddon Training has been delivering high-quality education, personalised and accessible learning experiences for more than two decades. Working with Aim High, based at the Ride High Equestrian Centre, Haddon Training’s Alternative Education Provision offering supports those who may encounter challenges in traditional academic settings, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and pursue personal growth through learning.

Haddon can also provide Functional Skills (Maths and English) training if this is needed.

Functional Skills training will need to be agreed by the Local Authority as part of the package for the student.

The Functional Skills sessions are delivered in person, onsite at Aim High, by Haddon Training on a fortnightly basis and the students have access to an online platform that they are able to access at any point with their login.

More about Functional Skills Training

Find out more about Haddon Training here →

Who is the AEP for?

Our Alternative Education Provision is primarily for children and young people who, because of exclusion, illness, or other reasons such as SEND or SEMH, would not otherwise receive suitable education.
We support learners who:

Have an
Education, Health
and
Care Plan (EHCP)

Struggle in
traditional
academic
settings

Require support
for Special Educational Needs (SEND)

Need help with social, emotional or mental health (SEMH) challenges

May experience school phobia, trauma, or medical needs

Our courses

Aim High offers courses designed to combine practical skills, industry-recognised City & Guilds qualifications, and personal development at various locations across the country.

Students can currently enrol in a range of courses at the Ride High Equestrian Centre in

Milton Keynes.

Learn more about our courses →

The Team

Frances Murray is the Alternative Education Provision Manager at Aim High. With more than 20 years’ experience in the education, land-based, and equestrian sectors, Frances brings a wealth of expertise to the role.

She oversees Aim High’s new AEP ventures and is also directly involved in delivering the programme. Frances has extensive experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, ensuring every learner is given the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.