Stable and Wild

01/10/2026

We never expect anything in return for the work we do with children, young people and their families. Seeing a young person begin to feel safer, grow in confidence, take positive steps forward or simply start to believe in themselves again is more than enough.

However, we were incredibly touched to receive this beautiful engraved bench from a family whose children came to Stable & Wild for support following a traumatic period in their lives.

The inscription reads:

“Forever grateful for Stable & Wild.
We hope many more will benefit.”

Those words mean an enormous amount to our whole team.

The bench now has a home here at the farm — somewhere to sit, pause, talk, reflect or simply enjoy being outside. And we love the thought that it will be here for other children, young people and families who may need Stable & Wild at a difficult point in their own journey.

To the family who gifted it to us: thank you. We certainly didn’t expect it, but we’ll treasure both the bench and the words behind it for many years to come.

30/09/2026

Come and see what Stable & Wild is all about!

We’re opening our gates on Wednesday 21st October and would love to welcome families, young people, schools and professionals to come and explore Stable & Wild.

Meet our animals and team, see our beautiful outdoor setting, and find out how our personalised approach supports children and young people to engage, grow and progress.

Whether you’re exploring therapeutic support, alternative provision, support with SEND, SEMH or EBSA, or looking ahead to qualifications and progression, it’s a chance to see what we offer and chat to our team.

📅 Wednesday 21st October 2026
⏰ 10.30am–5.30pm
📍 Stable & Wild, Millbrook, MK45 2HZ

Places must be registered in advance and registration is essential for admission.

Register your place via the link below:
Www.stableandwild.co.uk/openday

We’re opening our gates and inviting families, young people, schools and professionals to come and discover Stable & Wild.

30/09/2026

Come and see what Stable & Wild is all about!

We’re opening our gates on Wednesday 21st October and would love to welcome families, young people, schools and professionals to come and explore Stable & Wild.

Meet our animals and team, see our beautiful outdoor setting, and find out how our personalised approach supports children and young people to engage, grow and progress.

Whether you’re exploring therapeutic support, alternative provision, support with SEND, SEMH or EBSA, or looking ahead to qualifications and progression, it’s a chance to see what we offer and chat to our team.

🍄Wednesday 21st October 2026
🌿 10.30am–5.30pm
🐖 Stable & Wild, Millbrook, MK45 2HZ

Places must be registered in advance and registration is essential for admission. See link in bio for more info and to register ⤴️

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23/09/2026

A few weeks into the new term, new routines are beginning to take shape.
 
For some of our young people, that might mean getting used to a new environment, building trust with someone new, finding the confidence to join in or overcoming a barrier that once felt too big.

At Stable & Wild, we’re helping children and young people from age 5+ find their own way forward — using animals, nature, practical activities and trusted relationships to build confidence, engagement and a sense of “I can do this.”

Progress looks different for everyone. Sometimes it’s a big leap. Sometimes it’s simply taking the next small step.

We're here to help our learners with both. 🐑

01/09/2026

It’s a training day and what a day it was!

Proving that the “Wild” in our name is not restricted to the environment we work in, but also the activities we use to learn!

First aid tomorrow, although maybe we planned that the wrong way around! 🤭

26/08/2026

ONLY A FEW DAYS TO GO…

The new school year is just around the corner — and while some children are excited to get back, for others it can bring big feelings.

New routines. New teachers. New expectations. New environments.

And anxiety doesn’t always look like anxiety. It might show up as anger, tears, shutdown, avoidance or “I don’t want to go.”

So how can we help?

🌳 Talk about what’s changing
🍄 Break big transitions into smaller steps
☀️ Make time for movement, nature and connection
🐰 Create space to regulate and reset
🐴 Remember that behaviour is communication

At Stable & Wild, we help children and young people navigate big feelings, build confidence and manage transitions through animals, nature and practical experiences.

If you would like to find out more about how we can support your child or young person through this time of transition, get in touch.

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20/08/2026

Whatever is on that piece of paper today — it does not define you or your future.

🍄If you got the results you hoped for, congratulations.

🌱If things didn't go to plan, take a breath.

And if you're still thinking “I honestly don't know what I want to do next” — that's okay too.

There isn't one route to a successful future.

At Stable & Wild, we create positive pathways for young people through animals, nature, practical learning and therapeutic support.

We currently offer:

🐾 CITY & GUILDS ANIMAL CAR LEVEL 1
Practical, hands-on learning for young people who enjoy working with animals and want to develop skills in a supportive environment.

🌱 KINGS TRUST LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATES AND LEVEL 2 DIPLOMAS
Helping young people develop confidence, essential life skills, employability skills and the tools they need for their next step.

🐴 THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS
Using our unique farm and natural environment, alongside animals, to support wellbeing, confidence and emotional resilience.

Learning doesn't have to happen in a classroom to be meaningful.

If you're looking for an alternative route, a fresh start, or simply want to find out what's possible, talk to Stable & Wild.

📩 Get in touch today to find out more about our courses and pathways and availability from September 2026. LINKS IN BIO ⬆️

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05/08/2026

We have had quite a few new followers recently - “thank you!”

So I thought it might be worth a recap about who we are, what we stand for and why I hope you will stay with us, follow our journey and that of the young people we support.

If you like our content then please comment, ask questions or share, because that’s how we can raise awareness of what’s possible for young people, through the support of animals and nature 🌳

Building a community who advocate for children and families who find the education system does not fit their needs is important.

So is signposting those individuals towards solutions that have a lasting impact - we hope we are one of those solutions.

Thanks for joining us 😊

31/07/2026

What is the 1 thing that all of us can do to support a child who is struggling?
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If there was 1 thing that I could change that I believe would have the biggest impact on young people who are struggling, it would be to look behind the behaviour.
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Be curious, take a moment to consider “why?”
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Why might a child be behaving in that way?
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When we do that, it means we approach a situation with empathy. A desire to understand, rather than to judge and when that happens we create emotional safety, trust and positive intention.
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All of those mindsets are more likely to bring understanding and solutions than judgement or reprimand ever will.
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Have you ever seen behaviour differently once you understood what was behind it?
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31/07/2026

It’s the summer holidays and although we don’t have many young people attending our provision, it doesn’t mean our work stops.
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I’ve escaped to the coast for a few days, but as anyone who runs a small business knows, that means being creative with my time
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An early morning beach walk with my dogs sets me up for a day of zoom calls, phone interviews and planning our September timetable.
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I haven’t quite mastered the art of working from the beach, but if anyone has any tips about how to keep the sand out of my lap top, I’m all ears!!!
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