British Racing School Unveils Major Redevelopment

[Wandering Eyes]

The British Racing School has completed a significant redevelopment of its main yard, made possible through the support of The Childwick Trust and the Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust. The transformative project is understood to have substantially enhanced the School's facilities.

The redevelopment was toured this week by a number of existing supporters of the British Racing School as part of its annual Showcase Event, during which improvements to the School's Foundation Course were outlined. From August 1, 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), ensuring that all students receive a thorough grounding in racehorse care and management and allowing for greater flexibility in individual student's development plans. 

Additionally, in line with Government skills funding criteria, the School will also offer 100 hours of Maths and English tuition to 16-18 year olds who have not gained a pass at GCSE. 

Andrew Braithwaite, Chief Executive of the British Racing School said, “We're incredibly grateful to The Childwick Trust and the Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust for supporting the redevelopment which has elevated the standard of care we provide for our horses and also created a better learning and working environment for our students and staff. Likewise, during the redevelopment we were also extremely lucky to be provided with temporary stabling for our horses, courtesy of LH Woodhouse. This important project forms part of the School's ongoing commitment to providing industry-leading facilities and reflects our mission to prepare students for successful careers in horseracing.”

 

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