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Strength and Learning Through Horses @SandLTH

We're a unique London charity helping young people with behavioural and mental health problems to develop vital life skills through working with horses.

Joined January 2015
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Why chores are good for children and their overall wellbeing. #wellbeing telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04…

Why chores are good for children

Studies suggest giving children responsibilities at home can boost mental health, foster engagement and produce more balanced adults

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Tips on raising emotionally resilient children #resilience #emotions nbcphiladelphia.com/news/bus…

Parents who raise emotionally savvy kids do these 4 things: ‘Kids learn by witnessing what we do'

Emotional resilient kids “almost always have one thing in common: parents who know how to deal with their own emotions,” says psychologist Dr. Juli Fraga.

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Excited for a day of shared learning at the Equine Assisted Services Annual Symposium. #LoveEAS2025 #equineassistedservices
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How the Netflix series Adolescence has highlighted the effect that social media and access to all kinds of informtion, good and bad, has had on the teenage generation #youngpeople dw.com/en/netflix-adolescenc…

Netflix's 'Adolescence': Teen minds on screen

British Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked discussion about the internet, smartphones and teens' mental health. Does the online world really harm teenagers’ health? Researchers have clear...

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Child not attending school full time? Anxious? Socially isolated? Our Monday afternoon Therapeutic Education Group could be a good starting point to help them gain confidence, life skills and build new friendships. #equinetherapy #horsetherapy #lifeskills
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How to start making outdoor activities an easy part of your day. #getoutdoors bmmagazine.co.uk/columns/why…

Why is it important to get outside? Practical tips to make outdoor activities part of your daily...

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to spend most of our time indoors -whether at work, home, or commuting between the two.

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Our yard is such a special place to be, but feels even more so when the weather is as beautiful as it has been this week! If you'd like to make this space your workplace we are currently hiring for a yard manager yardandgroom.com/Job/UK/Lond… #horses #vacancy
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ICYMI, catch up with our CEO's Rosie and Jemma as they present at the National Equine Forum
NationalEquineForum@NatEqForum
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The recording of our #NEF25 Equine Assisted Services session is available here: youtu.be/OES2srbWEj8 @SandLTH @BritishHorse
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A report from the National Foundation of Educational Research suggests that schools should consider prioritising encouraging and individualised approaches in addition to punitive sanction to improve attendance. #schoolattendance schoolsweek.co.uk/nfers-5-wa…

NFER's 5 ways to cut school absence

Report suggests absent pupils respond better to targeted interventions than to 'punitive sanctions'

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Why it's important to get outdoors, and how to start making outdoor activities an easy part of your day. #getoutdoors bmmagazine.co.uk/columns/why…

Why is it important to get outside? Practical tips to make outdoor activities part of your daily...

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to spend most of our time indoors -whether at work, home, or commuting between the two.

bmmagazine.co.uk
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Autistic children and young carers are among those missing significantly more school than other young people. #schoolattendance learningdisabilitytoday.co.u…

Autistic children and young carers are missing out on too much school

New data from the Department of Education shows that thousands of autistic children and young carers are missing out on significant periods of the school year.

learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
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Screens and adolescents - how phones broke childrens brains. #wellbeing #childrensmentalhealth independent.co.uk/life-style…

Screens and adolescents: How phones broke children’s brains

As evidence mounts that devices are sparking a mental health crisis in young people, ‘Adolescence’ writer Jack Thorne says he thinks smartphone sales should be banned for under 16s. Helen Coffey asks...

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The healing touch of animal therapy #pettherapy straitstimes.com/singapore/h…

The healing touch of animal therapy

Some young people said being with horses took away the pressure they felt at talk therapy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Stories from teachers and pupils about the effect of the pandemic on their wellbeing and social skills. #wellbeing #schoolattendance bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx20…

Schools seeing rise in special educational needs since Covid-19

Teachers say the Covid lockdown has led to a rise in pupils with special educational needs.

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A University of Manchester study finds that social prescribing could be of benefit to young people with mental health challenges. #socialprescribing #wellbeing bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx20…

Schools seeing rise in special educational needs since Covid-19

Teachers say the Covid lockdown has led to a rise in pupils with special educational needs.

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Anxiety and poor mental health exacerbated by the Covid pandemic is a key driver behind school absence rates. #schoolattendance independent.co.uk/news/educa…

Post-Covid anxiety is key driver in children skipping school, pilot programme finds

Children lost an estimated 11.5 million days of learning last autumn term as school absence rates remain higher than pre-pandemic

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Our amazing Round Pen Company pen is providing a much needed extra safe space as the weather improves and the yard gets busier. #roundpen #safespace #equinetherapy
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Lovely article on the healing power of equine therapy #HealingHorses #equinetherapy happiful.com/uncover-the-hea…

Uncover the healing powers of equine therapy

Could spending directed time with horses be the therapeutic experience you’re looking for?

happiful.com
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Our new little cuties, Tilly and Spring enjoy the sunshine! This pair are already making an impact on the young people we support. Some of our primary age children are intimidated by the bigger horses, but find a friend and connect with the littlies! #equinetherapy #horsetherapy
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