The Nest at The Magpie Centre
The Nest is a specialist therapeutic learning suite with alternative provision programmes run by the centre. It was created for children and young people who may struggle in mainstream education because of factors such as social anxiety, neurodiversity, mental health needs, difficult life experiences, or challenges engaging in traditional classroom settings. It is based at The Magpie Centre, West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled, which has been a dedicated RDA riding centre at Wallington Hall for over 30 years.
More about The Nest
Based at The Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall, Runcton Holme, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, it is part of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) network and has access to a range of facilities including large indoor school, sensory garden, dedicated learning spaces and lots of countryside tracks. The Nest uses a child-led, flexible approach in a calm rural environment with horses and animals as part of the setting.
Where are they based?
Find them at:
The Nest,
The Magpie Centre,
Wallington Hall,
Lynn Road,
South Runcton,
King’s Lynn,
Norfolk,
PE33 0EP
You can also call on: 01553 810202
Or email: thenestmagpiecentre@hotmail.com
Available courses
The Nest currently offer Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in Work-Based Horse Care.
The guides below contain more information on these courses.
There is a lot of information, so if you would prefer to speak to someone about these courses on the phone, please call us on 01672 519977.
We would love to hear from people interested in taking these courses, their families or from local authorities looking to support them.
Level 1 in Work-Based Horse Care
Guidance on the course, and what it involves.
Level 2 in Work-Based Horse Care
Guidance on the course, and what it involves.
" We’re thrilled to be working with Haddon Training and to support more young adults in building skills and achieving their dreams. "
After the course
People who take a course will learn new skills and get a qualification.
They can chose to do another course, or look for a job doing what they have learnt.
Alternative Provision - Questions and Answers
The length of the course depends on the person taking it, their needs and what course they are interested in.
Some courses can also have different things to learn at different levels too.
If you are unsure if your local authority will pay, please get in touch and we can help to guide you, alongside the companies we work with to give the training.
These courses are made for those who found school hard. The learning is done is small pieces and is made for you to understand. You will have support from experienced people who know how to help you and want you to succeed. Everything about the course is made for you so that you can get experience doing something you enjoy.
Animals including horses have been proven to increase levels of happiness and well-being. Being around animals and learning to take care of them enables people to develop skills of empathy and understanding.