Information and Costings

Interested in a Place

We welcome enquiries from schools, local authorities, SEN teams, professionals and families.

You don't need to know exactly which programme is right.

Tell us about the young person and what you would like the placement to achieve.

How It Works

Enquire
Tell us about the learner and their current needs.
Share Information
We review relevant information, including EHCPs and risk assessments where applicable.
Visit
Where appropriate, the young person visits, meets the team and experiences the environment.
Agree the Programme
We agree sessions, intended outcomes and funding with the commissioner.
Start
We focus first on settling in, relationships and successful engagement.

Every placement is individually commissioned to reflect the young person's needs, programme and level of support required.

Young Explorers (Ages 6–11)

Core Provision
£30–£35 per hour

Enhanced Provision (EHCP, LAC, PEX or 1:1 support)
£35–£50 per hour

Pathways (Ages 11–16)

Core Provision
£32–£37 per hour

Enhanced Provision (EHCP, LAC, PEX or 1:1 support)
£37–£50 per hour

Next Steps (Ages 16–19)

Enhanced Provision (EHCP and/or 1:1 support)
£40–£90 per hour

Farm Connect

Farm Experience Programme (non-accredited)
£30 per hour

Skills and Awards Group Accredited Programme (Award or Certificate)
£40 per hour

Discounted rates may be available where multiple students from the same school attend together as part of the same Farm Connect group.

How Costings Are Calculated

Our fees are based on the individual needs of each learner and may vary depending on:

The level of staffing and support required
Whether 1:1 provision is needed
EHCP or additional SEND requirements
Looked After Child (LAC) or Post-Exclusion (PEX) placements
The number of sessions commissioned
Qualification delivery and assessment requirements

We are happy to discuss bespoke packages with schools and local authorities to ensure each young person receives the right level of support.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements or request a personalised quotation.

If a student is with us for 5 sessions a week we will support the reintegration back into mainstream school through:

Attending any meetings in school
Continued communication with school and family
Frequent visits to the school to monitor the students progress

Meet Some of the River Bourne Edge Team

Maxine

Head

Maxine is an experienced education professional with over 20 years’ experience in secondary education, including senior leadership roles with whole-school responsibility for safeguarding, pastoral care and attendance. A qualified restorative practitioner and trainer, Maxine is passionate about relational, restorative and trauma-informed approaches to education. She believes that strong, trusting relationships are the foundation for engagement, learning and positive change. Her ability to connect with young people, particularly those who have struggled in mainstream education, has shaped her practice and her belief that, with the right support and environment, every young person can succeed.

Karen

Deputy Head/DSL

Karen is an experienced education professional with over 20 years’ experience in secondary education and particular expertise in safeguarding and student wellbeing. She has an exceptional ability to build trusting relationships with young people and their families, often providing a reassuring and supportive presence during challenging times. Karen understands that behaviour, wellbeing and engagement are shaped by many different factors and takes time to understand the whole young person. Her compassionate, relational approach, combined with strong safeguarding knowledge, enables her to work closely with students, parents and professionals to help young people feel safe, understood and able to move forward positively.

Jack

Primary Teacher

Jack joins The River Bourne Edge with several years’ experience teaching in a local primary school. He has a strong understanding of the challenges some young people face in mainstream education and is passionate about creating positive, engaging learning experiences. Before becoming a teacher, Jack ran a skateboarding school for six years, developing his skills in supporting young people through alternative approaches. He loves teaching, the outdoors and music, believing there is a song for every moment. Outside work, Jack enjoys time with his two dogs and two cats.

Mitsy

ELSA

Mitsy is our much-loved Pomeranian and a very special member of The River Bourne Edge team. Nearly two years old, she has an incredible ability to bring out the best in our students, helping them feel calm, safe and connected. She has even helped some of our non-verbal students find their voice and communicate. Mitsy loves a belly tickle and takes her role as site greeter very seriously, barking when someone new arrives and enthusiastically saying goodbye when anyone leaves! She isn’t particularly interested in toys, but she loves attention, cuddles and being part of life at The Edge.