Schools

We have a large area at the allotment that is specifically aimed at children with special educational needs and disabilities.  We have local school groups and home schoolers who attend our wide range of activities.

Children take part in activities that help to increase confidence, explore sensory play, learn about the environment and take part in creative outside games. From learning about the environment to growing from seed to plate, activities are varied each week to coincide with the different seasons and utilise different skills e.g. hand eye coordination, imaginative play etc.

All the activities take place in the children's area of the allotment, which includes different sections based on a book/character. For example, growing and harvesting herbs takes part in the sensory area in Narnia, completing tasks in their Big Life Journals in the Alice in Wonderland area and learning about recycling in the Wombles Area.

Activities include projects such as sowing faster growing seeds (such as microgreens and radishes), visiting and feeding the animals, play at the mud kitchen & water wall, nature themed scavenger/treasure hunts, bug hunting and arts & crafts.

If you would like to discuss opportunities for school visits or for home schooler visits, please contact Rowen on 07500 003130.