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| EDUCATION AND SCHOOL VISITS TO JIMMY'S FARM - Jimmy's Farm EYFS, School and Further Education Visits We are passionate about sharing our environment and knowledge here on the farm and we run formally structured courses for schools, details of which are below. Booking is Essential. Please Contact Laura on 0844 4938 088 or email laura@jimmysfarm.com. On Jimmy’s farm we use traditional farming methods and animal welfare and quality come first. Come and see our traditional pig breeds, sheep, chickens, ducks and goats, plus large meadow with ponds, 30 acre woodland, Butterfly House (open Easter - October) walled kitchen vegetable garden and shop which sells locally sourced food, including meat which is produced and butchered on site. Our school visits are CEVAS approved and led by our education coordinator with 13 years experience. Please contact our education coordinator direct to discuss your individual requirements. JIMMY'S FARM EDUCATION COURSES Farming and Food Production - Early Years, Key Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Farmyard trail - An introduction to the farming methods, food production and pig welfare on Jimmy’s farm, then meet the animals. * Be a 'Farming Hero' - A comprehensive tour of the working farm. Meet and feed the pigs and piglets, explore the farrowing enclosures, breeding areas and meet the other farm animals including chickens, sheep and cows. * Vegetable and herb garden - A tour of the gardens to identify the different fruit and vegetables that are growing on the farm. Get involved with weeding, harvesting and sowing depending on the time of year. Look out for the pink tractor! Sausage Making and Tasting - Key Stage 2,3,4 and Further ed NVQ A talk through sausage making and what we put into sausages, then sample the traditional and more unusual sausages we make on the farm. Environmental Science - Early Years, Key Stage 1,2,3 and 4 * Explore the wood: Seasons, trees, seeds and growing * The woodland as an ecosystem * Minibeast/invertebrate study, pond dipping, life cycles, habitat comparison, identification and classification Bushcraft in the Woods - Early Years, Key Stage 1,2,3 and 4 We can create a programme from the following: Den building, create a camp, fire lighting, whittling, elder necklaces, the folklore of trees and people in the past. Orienteering Trail - Key Stage 2,3 and 4 Using compasses to read bearings and follow directions in small groups on five different orienteering trails around the farm, nature trail and gardens. Jimmy’s Farm as a Business Key Stage 3 and 4 A tour of the farm and nature trail and shop to explore farm finances, costs of running the farm, ethics, diversification and the BBC influence. Pre-School Age Visits Contact Laura to discuss activities. Visit details * Every visit is led by an experienced education officer. * All equipment and worksheets provided. * BBQ usually available. * Pre visits available on request. * Classroom offers under cover eating area in bad weather. * We have toilets and hand washing facilities. * Disabled access is limited but we welcome visits by groups of all abilities so please phone to discuss. * Risk assessments are available on request. * School visits welcomed all year round. Farm Shop The Farm Shops will be open and we stock logo pens and pencils as well as food such as confectionary, ice creams, biscuits and, of course, sausages! We can store perishable goods in a fridge room until the end of your visit. We recommend each child brings between £2 and £5 for shopping. Costs £4.50 (+ Vat) per child for Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2 £7.50 (+ Vat) per child for Key Stage 3, 4 and Further Education £3 (+ Vat) per head for Sausage Making and Tasting Contacts Details Contact Laura direct to discuss your individual requirements on 08444 938088 or email: laura@jimmysfarm.com Booking is essential! Quotes "A great day out - a chance for children to experience the great outdoors." (Teacher) "We had a great day at Jimmy's Farm and learnt so much! Thank you." (From 4A, 4R and 4P) "When can we come back?" (Teacher) |
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