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We take children and young people from ages 5 to 18.
Our aim is to offer individualised programmes for each of our children and young people. Whilst some may benefit from/require 1:1 time, others may thrive on being part of a small group. Our pricing will vary depending on the individuals’ needs and on the required staffing ratios. We will endeavour to make the best and most appropriate choices for each individual.
Our sessions start at 10 and finish at 2. We are currently offering sessions on Wednesdays. The days on offer will expand as we continue to grow. We cannot offer more than 2 days per week to any one individual. All individuals have to stay registered with their school or home school setting. The pricing will start from £240 per 4 hr session and increase depending on the child/young person’s level of need and the staff ratio required. This will be discussed after completion of paperwork.
If your child/young person has an Educational and Health Care Plan (EHCP), this funding may be used depending on the arrangement with the registered school and Local Authority.
We also have children who are directly funded by the loacl authority.
We are also able to accept privately funded children/young people. This can be done by the parents/carers.
We are situated on a lovely working farm near Barnston, Essex. We have multiple paddocks and animals, outdoor learnings areas, including spaces for bushcraft, a mud kitchen, a vegetable plot and herb garden and a fire pit for outdoor cooking. The indoor area is heated with electric lighting, a fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. There is also a lovely walks around the 10 acre site with a beautiful peaceful wooded area, a polytunnel, and separate toilet block and handwashing stations.
Currently we have are pygmy goats, chickens, guinea pigs, ponies, sheep, pigs and geese. With supervision the children/young people will be able to interact with the animals during their time with us. Some children/young people may wish to learn lots about their care and maintenance whilst others may opt to just watch them from afar.
One manager, Kate is a trained Veterinary Surgeon. We can offer in house support in Animal Care and in house certificates. We currently do not offer external certification but are able to support individuals if they have a particular interest in animal care.