Animals are a great way of engaging young people, particularly those with behavioural and or learning difficulties. Our approach is very much one-to-one and is always based on detailed background information from teachers or care workers, to ensure that each person gets a highly differentiated learning experience.
We can offer an exciting and bespoke way to approaching the national curriculum, that involves more than just learning. This could be just being with the animals and allowing their calmness to rub off, taking part in educational activities, or developing an activity programme to suit your particular needs.
We will work alongside you to assess, support and tailor some provision for even the most difficult to reach children and adults. From an hour's workshop to a 6 week course, we provide an exciting and engaging experience to boost learners self confidence and life skills.
Our experience
Sarah has a vast experience of working with SEND or disengaged students and has has specialist solution focus training having worked in many different educational environments, including teaching science in secondary school at KS3 & KS4.
What can be achieved?
Visiting the farm is not just a fun experience, there is a lot of the national curriculum that can be met. Either during the visit itself or through follow up work after the visit has taken place. Even though some young people are not in a place to learn, they can still benefit so much from just hanging out with the alpacas.
Key Stage 3 (11-14)
Topics that can be covered to give a practical application.
Science:
- Adaptation.
- Habitats.
- Species and selective breeding.
English – Speaking and Listening:
- Describing events and experiences, speaking and listening to different people/adults, group discussion and interaction.
- Communicating to others, organising and explaining information.
English – Literacy Hour:
- Recounting of events, activities and visits.
Key Stage 4 (14-15)
Topics that can be covered to give a practical application.
Science:
- Living organisms.
- Inheritance and genetics.
- Ecosystems and habitats.
- Humans and environment.
English:
- Recounting of events, activities and visits.
- Persuasive writing, argue a point of view, write letters to persuade, protest, support or criticise.
- Make observational records, explanations and use of instructional texts.
- Biography, diary, journal, anecdotes and journalistic writing.
- Interview people in their workplace.
Higher Education (Post 16)
Workshops to ASDAN courses available.
- Control and handling of alpacas to enable student to work affectively with them.
- Prepare and maintain livery accommodation for alpacas.
- Prepare and provide feed and water to animals.
- Enrichment for alpacas.
- Moving alpacas between locations including loading and unloading for transportation.
- Provide grazing and exercise opportunities for alpacas.
- Maintain the cleanliness and bio security of the animal care working environment.
- Gain knowledge of essential paper work for live stock.
We offer a variety of alpaca experiences at our farm near Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border. You can take a look at some of what we offer and book experiences through our website using our booking partner 'Booking Hound'.
Our experienced team provides unique experiences that cater to all ages and occasions. Whether you're looking to host an unforgettable birthday party, organise a relaxing wedding hire, or create a memorable event at a nursing home, our alpacas are ready to charm your guests.
If you're looking to experience the joy of alpacas or have any inquiries, we'd love to hear from you. Our farm is located in the picturesque village of Albrighton, Wolverhampton, easily accessible by car or public transport. Use the details below or fill out the quick contact form.
