Elysian

Elysian We provide education, alternative provision, and therapeutic placements for children and young people. Learn more on our website!

Our services also include training, events, and diverse group programs for all ages and needs. Shamley Green's Hiring Out Horses Licence
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• Nadine O'Hara, Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Ltd
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04/12/2025

Another fun filled winter week at West Horsley!

03/12/2025

Reptile Connections 🦎

This week at Reptile Connections, we learnt about the importance of animal feeding and how their food is bred and transported. Our tortoises enjoyed a race out of their enclosure🐢 We also got to cuddle our rabbit 🐇

Are you looking for a fun and engaging learning opportunity for your child?

Reptile Connections is a weekly session for children who flourish in a nurturing environment, ideal for those who are home-educated or on a part-time timetable.

Reptile Connections at Elysian is a unique, hands-on learning experience where young people explore the natural world through interaction with reptiles and small animals.

Sessions help develop confidence, responsibility, communication and curiosity in a calm and nurturing environment.

📍 Location: Staple Ash Farm, Staple Ash Lane, Froxfield, Petersfield, GU32 1DJ

🕐 Time: Wednesdays, 1pm–3pm.

👧 Ages: 6–16 years.

🏅 Earn: AQA Unit Awards.

Who is it for:
Young people aged 6 to 16 years. Ideal for those who are home educated or on a part-time timetable.

Who can refer:
Any parent or carer who would like their child to gain hands-on experience with animals. Parents/carers and professionals can refer.

Why sign up:
Young people gain valuable social and emotional skills, learn about animal care and behaviour, and can work towards earning AQA unit awards.

How to sign up:
Please contact the referrals team for more information or to book: refer@elysianuk.org

Or visit our website: https://elysianuk.org/what-we-offer/reptile-connections/. # connections

02/12/2025

Creative Connections

This week at Creative Connections, we explored how creativity can blossom when it meets nature. From painting inspired by our animal friends to crafting with natural materials, our young creators let their imaginations run wild.

Are you looking for a creative and supportive learning experience for your child? Creative Connections is a weekly group for home-educated and part-time learners who flourish in a calm, nature-based environment.

Creative Connections at Elysian is a nurturing and inspiring space for young minds to grow, create, and connect.

Children can develop creativity, gain new experiences, and make meaningful friendships in a nurturing space.

📍 Location: Staple Ash Farm, Staple Ash Lane, Froxfield, Petersfield, GU32 1DJ
🕐 Time: Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm
👧 Ages: 6–16 years
🏅 Earn AQA Unit Awards

Who can refer: Any parent or carer who would like their child to gain hands-on experience with animals.

Who is it for:
Young people aged 6 to 16 years. Ideal for those who are home educated or on a part-time timetable. Parents and carers professionals can refer

Why sign up:
Young people gain valuable social and emotional skills, learn about animal care and behaviour, and can work towards earning AQA unit awards.

How to sign up:
Please contact the referrals team for more information or to book: refer@elysianuk.org

Or visit our website: https://elysianuk.org/what-we-offer/creative-connections/

01/12/2025

This week at Elysian Shamley Green…

In maths we’ve been learning about pie charts and bar charts 📊

In ICT the young people have been learning how to touch type 💻

In art we’ve been making Christmas cards 🎄🎨

In PSHE we’ve been discussing critical thinking and online awareness 💜

In science we’ve been learning about the liver 🧪🥼

In outdoor education we’ve been learning about the ecosystem 🌎

28/11/2025

This week at Liss, we have worked so hard on our English language skills. Maths we enjoyed working on angles, shape and coordinations.Animal care was a big focus, goats received a full health check.
Excited to see what next brings . #

Nadine, our Head of Education at our Shamley Green provision WON a huge National award - Women in Education 2025!We are ...
27/11/2025

Nadine, our Head of Education at our Shamley Green provision WON a huge National award - Women in Education 2025!

We are super proud as we celebrate Nadine on this incredible and well-deserved achievement. Both Nadine and our CEO, Charlotte Williams, were proud finalists at this year’s SheInspires Awards, which honour women making powerful contributions locally and globally. We could not be prouder of them both.

Nadine came to us with over 30 years experience in the sector and has made some huge positive improvements and developments across our organisation.. the award couldn’t be more deserved!

Nadine says, "I have worked extremely hard over the last 30 years as a teacher and headteacher. I am feeling very proud of myself and the difference I have made to young people’s lives."

Please join us in celebrating Nadine on her outstanding achievement, and in recognising both Nadine and our whole team for the inspiring impact they make every day.

Reptile Connections 🦎This week at Reptile Connections, we learnt about the importance of animal enrichment and how a cle...
26/11/2025

Reptile Connections 🦎

This week at Reptile Connections, we learnt about the importance of animal enrichment and how a clean and interesting environment supports their wellbeing. 🦉🐢 We also got to cuddle and care for our Guinea pigs. 🤎

Are you looking for a fun and engaging learning opportunity for your child?

Reptile Connections is a weekly session for children who flourish in a nurturing environment, ideal for those who are home-educated or on a part-time timetable.

Reptile Connections at Elysian is a unique, hands-on learning experience where young people explore the natural world through interaction with reptiles and small animals.

Sessions help develop confidence, responsibility, communication and curiosity in a calm and nurturing environment.

📍 Location: Staple Ash Farm, Staple Ash Lane, Froxfield, Petersfield, GU32 1DJ

🕐 Time: Wednesdays, 1pm–3pm.

👧 Ages: 6–16 years.

🏅 Earn: AQA Unit Awards.

Who is it for:
Young people aged 6 to 16 years. Ideal for those who are home educated or on a part-time timetable.

Who can refer:
Any parent or carer who would like their child to gain hands-on experience with animals. Parents/carers and professionals can refer.

Why sign up:
Young people gain valuable social and emotional skills, learn about animal care and behaviour, and can work towards earning AQA unit awards.

How to sign up:
Please contact the referrals team for more information or to book: refer@elysianuk.org

Or visit our website: https://elysianuk.org/what-we-offer/reptile-connections/

25/11/2025

Creative Connections

This week at Creative Connections, we explored how creativity can blossom when it meets nature. From painting inspired by our animal friends to crafting with natural materials, our young creators let their imaginations run wild.

Are you looking for a creative and supportive learning experience for your child? Creative Connections is a weekly group for home-educated and part-time learners who flourish in a calm, nature-based environment.

Creative Connections at Elysian is a nurturing and inspiring space for young minds to grow, create, and connect.

Children can develop creativity, gain new experiences, and make meaningful friendships in a nurturing space.

📍 Location: Staple Ash Farm, Staple Ash Lane, Froxfield, Petersfield, GU32 1DJ
🕐 Time: Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm
👧 Ages: 6–16 years
🏅 Earn AQA Unit Awards

Who can refer: Any parent or carer who would like their child to gain hands-on experience with animals.

Who is it for:
Young people aged 6 to 16 years. Ideal for those who are home educated or on a part-time timetable. Parents and carers professionals can refer

Why sign up:
Young people gain valuable social and emotional skills, learn about animal care and behaviour, and can work towards earning AQA unit awards.

How to sign up:
Please contact the referrals team for more information or to book: refer@elysianuk.org

Or visit our website: https://elysianuk.org/what-we-offer/
creative-connections/

24/11/2025

Our learning this week at Elysian Shamley Green…💜🐴

In maths been calculating using calculators and recognising 3D shapes 🧮

In science we’ve been learning about lung capacity and doing scientific investigations 🧫

In English we’ve been investigating what artefacts from a ww2 box. This related to our text ‘ The Missing ‘📚

In PSHE we’ve been discussing online safety 💻

21/11/2025

This week at Liss we have had the pleasure of snow and freezing weather, but that didn’t stop us from learning. From using protractors for angles in maths, animal feed for weight and fractions, inference in our literature to understanding how the human respiratory systems work in science. PE was hard in the cold but we managed volleyball and board games to keep our bodies and minds warm. #

20/11/2025

Winter Elysian wonderland at the farm this week!

20/11/2025

✨ Christmas at Elysian! ✨

Make magical memories this festive season with joyful, hands-on family fun.

Christmas Animal Experience
Our friendly goats, small animals, and reptiles can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! Dress up the goats in cosy Christmas jumpers, spend time cuddling our smaller furry friends, and help feed the farm. A joyful festive experience for families and friends of all ages.

Dates
🎄 Sat 20 – Wed 24 Dec 2025
🎄 Mon 29 – Wed 31 Dec 2025
(Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day)

Groups of up to 5 | Ages 5+ recommended | 2-hour sessions

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 1 ticket admits a group of up to 5 people
🎟️ Book your spot now: elysianuk.org/book-now/

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Westland Farm, Lordshill Common
Guildford
GU50TL

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Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning

Elysian was established in 2015, and is an Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning Service for children, young people, families and adults. We have a multidisciplinary team who work with clients needs in creative and effective ways, supporting their therapeutic and development goals. Our passion is centred around the therapeutic experience being with animals can be, and how they can assist us in developing ourselves. We also believe in the effect animals can have on recovery from trauma, injury or emotional distress. We have professionally qualified therapists and experienced staff, and some of our team information can be found at www.elysianuk.org. Our team has a significant track record of supporting clients to reach positive outcomes and achieving potential.

We facilitate individual and group sessions tailored to the clients needs. We receive referrals from professionals and parents, and a large majority of our referrals come from other services such as social care, education provisions and health.

The sessions are 50 minutes long and involve spending time with animals in a variety of ways. They vary from structured animal assisted activity to exploratory integrated equine and/or animal assisted therapy and are client led. Sessions are usually goal based and use an integrated therapeutic approach to work with the clients presenting needs.

We have a whole range of animals. These include pigs, sheep, chickens, guinea fowl, quails, horses and ponies, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, donkeys, rheas and lots of goats (of different breeds, mostly pygmy). We also have reptiles, including tortoise, snakes and bearded dragons. Clients, if they wish to, meet and interact with all of them.