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What is the procedure
for applying for a place on the three- year residential Further
Education Through Horsemastership Course at The Fortune Centre of Riding
Therapy?
Enquiries should be made
in writing, addressed to: Admissions, The Fortune Centre of Riding
Therapy, Avon Tyrrell, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8EE,
giving information about any prospective student. The
Administrator will then follow up your enquiry and arrange an
appointment for a visit, if appropriate, which is known as the 'initial
visit'. From there, a decision is made whether or not to proceed to the
next stage of assessment – the one-day assessment. Prior to one-day
assessment, two forms will be required to be completed: a general
application form and a medical consent form to ride. Following the
one-day assessment a 7-day residential assessment will be offered,
subject to consultation with The FCRT as to whether or not this would be
of benefit to the individual. Further information would be required at
this stage and includes the involvement of the Careers Service, Social
Services and any other key people working with the young person, in
addition to their parents/guardians. At the end of a 7-day residential
assessment, a meeting is held to provide feedback on the week and for
The FCRT to gain further information in the light of their increasing
knowledge of the applicant. The assessment period is as much for the
individual and his/her family and supporters, as it is for The FCRT, to
consider the possibility of a placement. If it is appropriate for a
placement offer to be made, this is done after consultation by the staff
at a full staff meeting, following the residential assessment period.
Where can I get funding from for the FETH Course? Funding is normally available from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and/or your Social Services Department. Funding should be discussed with a professional referral agent, such as your Specialist Careers Adviser. Initial advice on obtaining funding can be sought from The FCRT's Administrator. Can The FCRT accept applications from other countries in the European Union? Yes. However, it is essential that all applicants are fluent in the English language.
Can a place at The FCRT
be funded privately?
Do you accept referrals from Doctors? Yes. Very often a prospective student's GP may be involved in their application from the beginning. Alternatively a psychiatrist or other medical specialist may make a referral. Do you accept referrals from Social Services? Yes. Many referrals are received from Social Workers/ Care Managers. Do you accept referrals from Social Services? Yes. Many referrals are received from Social Workers/ Care Managers. |