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Why visit
A week on the farm, outside of the traditional classroom environment has many benefits
- a sense of pride and achievement from taking on purposeful jobs
- increased sense of wellbeing from fresh air, active days and good food
- understanding the value of hard work and the improved confidence and self esteem that comes with that
- developing meaningful relationships, aided by the nurturing small group environment
- learning new skills that can be taken back to homes, schools and communities
- a plethora of (unintentional!) curriculum related learning that comes naturally with being on the farm. Science, maths, history, geography, english language in everything we do
Why only ten
Our maximum group size is ten, plus up to 3 visiting staff. Once here we break into smaller work groups, each with a member of visiting staff and a member of farm staff. This small size ensures a truly hands on experience and allows all voices to really be heard.
C struggled with eating before she went to the farm. She now eats three meals a day and commented that this has improved her level of concentration at school
Teacher, Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, Stoke on Trent