The structure for each school visit will vary slightly according to the topics being covered with the children in the classroom. The basic plan is outlined below.
- Tour around both large and small animals with staff
- Hand feed all the large animals and, depending on the season, there will be the opportunity to bottle feed lambs or calves
- Burn off excess energy in the adventure play park and small pedal tractor area
- Receive a selection of children’s worksheets
- Use the patio area for lunch
Animal varieties
We try to have different breed varieties of each type of farm animal, so that the children can compare and contrast them. We also stock adult animals and their babies, so that the children can see how the animals change as they grow.
If you would like to enquire about Educational Visits to Reddish Vale Farm, please call Jill on 0161 480 1645.
Educational objectives
Our main aim when opening the Animal Farm was to educate children living in an urban environment as to the types of animal that live on a farm. We wanted children to understand the needs of the animals, and the amount of care that they require in order to survive. A visit to our farm will hopefully teach the children about the correct manner in which to treat animals, and the amount of time and effort that goes in to producing a fully grown cow/sheep from a calf/lamb etc.
