The education charity Racing to School is delighted to announce that the Horserace Writers & Photographers Association has decided to support its unique work with young people at its prestigious annual awards event. Marcus Townend, President of the HWPA, said: “I am delighted that Racing to School has been chosen as the charity associated with […]
Independent evaluation of Racing to School’s Riders’ Programme has revealed positive results for the charity and for racing. Thirty events were staged involving 800 young people who already showed an interest in horses, either via The Pony Club or choosing an equine- related college course. The programme was piloted last year in collaboration with Careers […]
The Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project will run for a minimum of three years, Racing to School supports the school with a series of activities and learning skills across the year groups at the Newmarket Academy. The Academy’s 600 pupils will participate in a range of events at racing and non-racing venues, supported by a […]
The charity is delighted to welcome two new Trustees to support our work. Clive Wisby is currently the Head Teacher at Caedmon Community Primary School, part of the Gateshead Education Local Authority. Last year, he was seconded to support another school that was experiencing some leadership difficulties – meaning he was Head Teacher of two […]
A short video by Jessica Mclernon who is the 2016 winner of the Alex Scott Assistant Trainers Travel Scholarship. Jessica was lucky enough to spend four weeks at Gai Waterhouse’s training facility in Australia. A short video by Jessica Mclernon who is the 2016 winner of the Alex Scott Assistant Trainers Travel Scholarship. Jessica was […]
An exciting day for Racing to School, our Chief Executive John Blake and Education Officer Carrie Ford were interviewed by ITV Racing about Racing Together’s Give & Gain Day and Racing to Schools Education Programme. A group of year 6 pupils from Helsby Hillside Primary School were lucky enough to experience a once in a […]
