Church Knowle Rural Learning
A New Way Of Learning
A New Way Of Learning
A New Way Of Learning
At Church Knowle Rural Learning we offer a Quality Alternative Strengths-Based Approach to education for children and teenagers aged 7 to 16 years old. Rooted in the beauty of the Dorset countryside, our rural open air learning environment provides a hands-on, nature-based curriculum that nurtures personal growth, confidence, and practica
At Church Knowle Rural Learning we offer a Quality Alternative Strengths-Based Approach to education for children and teenagers aged 7 to 16 years old. Rooted in the beauty of the Dorset countryside, our rural open air learning environment provides a hands-on, nature-based curriculum that nurtures personal growth, confidence, and practical skills.
By incorporating elements of the National Curriculum within students’ activities, the learning process is enhanced as are educational outcomes. With small student numbers and a supportive community, children explore subjects through real-world experiences—whether it’s growing vegetables, caring for animals or working on outdoor projects. We work alongside schools to help reengage children to enable and empower them to return to mainstream education wherever possible.
With our specially trained Team we are also able to cater for specific medical conditions alongside our students’ other needs.
Ideal for young people seeking a more personalised, engaging path to education, Church Knowle Rural Learning helps students reconnect with a love of learning in a way that inspires creativity and resilience within the beautiful Purbeck Countryside.
We are a registered provider for Dorset Council providing alternative provision via Ad Hoc placements and are on their list of Approved APs through their Supporting Progress and Inclusion DPS. We are also part of BCP’s Alternative Provision Framework.
Mentoring Service
Coming soon, we are aiming to work with students at home, in the community and at our CKRL site to gently reengage them with the learning process. We will help give them confidence and the necessary skills, working up to returning to their own school or progress to another setting.
‘Ground Up Learning, Not Ground Down By Learning’
Parental Feedback
A New Way Of Learning
A New Way Of Learning
‘CKRL has provided our son with a much needed child-focused base where he feels accepted and can explore in safe hands.‘
‘A sense of felt safety is created by staff who are kind and accepting, without judgment, who value his ideas and interests to boost his self esteem and self worth.’
‘My daughter is thriving at CKRL! I was so impressed w
‘CKRL has provided our son with a much needed child-focused base where he feels accepted and can explore in safe hands.‘
‘A sense of felt safety is created by staff who are kind and accepting, without judgment, who value his ideas and interests to boost his self esteem and self worth.’
‘My daughter is thriving at CKRL! I was so impressed with how thoroughly the staff got to know her during the home visit before she started her sessions with them. Their excellent communication and understanding of her additional needs has ensured a smooth transition from her mainstream school, which she attends alongside CKRL, and we quickly saw improvements in her communication and interactions with us at home.’
‘The staff at CKRL are so nurturing, creative, and positive towards helping my daughter have a great day. Combined with the beautiful setting, she is able to learn and explore in an environment which perfectly suits her need for movement and fresh air!’
