Education
At Greenslate Community Farm, we believe teaching children and young people about core farming practices is important. Wildlife and the environment have key roles to play in maintaining healthy and sustainable land and ways of living, therefore we pass on our knowledge to young generations to ensure the security of a bright future. We do this by offering authentic, agricultural experiences for a range of different education levels (Key Stage 1 up to Degree level) through our curriculum based sessions, which contain many “hands on” activities as we believe the best way for children and young people to learn is by doing.
Our activities look to incorporate every aspect of farm life, from our friendly selection of animals to exploring the woods and enjoying the environment. Our curriculum based sessions for KS1-KS4 have plenty of activities to choose from, including growing your own food, visiting the woods to learn the skills of camping and getting up close with the animals to feed them and learn a bit more about their nature. Alternatively, we can tailor our sessions to meet any specific outcomes or activities you wish to include for your group.
No matter whether you decide a curriculum based or a tailored session, our friendly educational team will be with you the whole day to lead and manage activities, navigate you around the farm and offer you personal insight from their experiences on the farm of the animals, environment and more.
As a farm which has a strong passion for accessibility and inclusivity, we also offer the option of tailoring our sessions to meet the specific needs of smaller groups. Having our Care Farm has allowed our team to have the experience of accommodating for any and every ability, therefore they have the awareness to adapt your sessions in order to maximise the groups’ enjoyment and learning.
| Education level | Session type | Typical activities/content |
|---|---|---|
| Key Stage 1-2 | Curriculum based, tailored | Growing food, animal life cycles, den building |
| Key Stage 3-4 | Curriculum based, tailored | Map-reading, growing food, introduction to conservation |
| Post 16 and degree level | Curriculum based, long-term projects | Soil science, regenerative agriculture, animal management |
| Special educational needs | Tailored | Tailored, specific activities |
To match our committed team, we have the perfect selection of facilities that will further enhance the quality of learning for your educational group. A specialised Education Barn, polytunnels and a 25-acre woodland are just some of our facilities, with many more likely to be used throughout your visit.
To find out more about what we offer and/or if you want to inform us of any particular requirements in order for us to adjust to your liking, please email us at rhiannon@greenslatefarm.org.uk.
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