Improvements to Foundation Course Programme
Alongside the redevelopment of the main yard, the British Racing School is also proud to announce improvements to our flagship Foundation Course programme.
From 1st August the programme, which supports young people aged 16-24 into stable staff roles in the industry, will be extended to 18 weeks (from 6 or 12 weeks). This change ensures that all students receive a thorough grounding in racehorse care and management. It also allows for greater flexibility in individual student’s development plans.
Additionally, in line with Government skills funding criteria, we will also offer 100 hours of Maths and English tuition to 16-18 year olds who have not gained a pass at GCSE, building on our existing Functional Skills provision.
Andrew Braithwaite said, “Extending our Foundation Course to 18 weeks allows us to deliver a far more tailored and effective learning experience so that each learner receives the right level of support and challenge. There will be far more scope to stream riding sessions so that students benefit from coaching that’s targeted to their level, delivered by multiple experienced rider coaches. It will also mean that we’ll be able to offer more experienced riders the chance to take part in valuable work experience placements before they begin their apprenticeships. This will give them a real head start in the industry whilst providing more time for less experienced riders to develop the skills to thrive in the sport. In doing so, we are confident that we will be able to continue to serve the racing industry by providing the qualified and skilled stable staff that it needs to survive.”
Click here for more information or to apply for our Foundation Course, an apprenticeship programme which opens the door to the racing industry. Register now to visit us on an Open Day and learn about our newly redeveloped facilities.
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