Curriculum
Running Deer’s curriculum is tailor-made to meet the specific needs of each young person we work with, helping them grow and develop.
Our core curriculum of land based studies, arts and crafts and equine studies is enriched by a bespoke education and therapeutic support package to meet the specific needs of the individual student.
At Butterdon Wood, the home of Running Deer, we have the space for young people with Special Educational Needs to express themselves without the confines of a traditional classroom environment. Nature is one of our biggest therapeutic tools and Butterdon Wood is perfect for young people to learn, develop and participate in activities, even if they do not engage with nature directly.
As a school, we provide our students with opportunities to follow a broad and balanced curriculum, to achieve formally recognised qualifications based on their needs, and to develop their social, emotional and behavioural skills, in order to transition successfully to further study or training on leaving school.
Running Deer School is a DfE registered independent school (registration number: 878/6067) for young people with Special Educational Needs.
Running Deer School is part of the Running Deer C.I.C Group.
Running Deer C.I.C provide activities and opportunities based around traditional rural skills and land based studies, bushcraft, equine assisted education, dog therapy, green woodworking and conservation.
Running Deer CIC is a not for profit organisation and company limited by guarantee. Company No: 7605814.
VAT Reg No: 289345260
Head of School:
Nick Hurst
Running Deer School,
Butterdon Wood,
Moretonhampstead,
Devon, TQ13 8PY
Telephone: +44(0)1647 400201
For interventions or alternative provision enquiries:
Telephone: +44(0)1647 279332
School hours
- Mon - Fri
- -
- Sat - Sun
- Closed