Learning outside, changing inside
Change of Scene is a local charity offering animal assisted outdoor learning to young people who are struggling in education. Through nurture and hard work, Change of Scene strives to build self-esteem and resilience to help young people re-engage with structured learning and cope with all of life's challenges.
Founded in 2008 and based on a small holding in Farnham, Surrey, Change of Scene provides animal assisted learning to young people with a range of complex emotional, social and behavioural needs which cause them to flounder in education.
With one-to-one support from a key worker, attendees spend one morning or afternoon a week learning to care for our 13 species of animals, as well as carpentry, horticulture and cooking, improving mental health and self-esteem.
Our mission is to provide a supportive and targeted environment where a vulnerable child or young person can:
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Feel safe
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Feel valued
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Gain confidence and self-belief
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Feel empowered
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Develop personal and social skills
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Learn new practical skills
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Believe they have something to offer