Alternative Education

At Frampton Farm, we are dedicated to enabling people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) to learn new skills and build confidence in a safe and supportive nature setting.

We offer one to one sessions or mixed group sessionOur mission is to provide a therapeutic, hands-on learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and positive, particularly for young people facing high levels of adversity.

 We offer both one-to-one sessions and mixed group sessions, tailored to meet the individual needs of each participant. This allows for a personalised experience that fosters growth and development in a nurturing atmosphere.

School Trip Visits

At Frampton Farm, we offer fun, hands-on learning experiences that align with the National Curriculum.

Bring your class for an interactive, engaging, and educational visit. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our animals and learn about their care, or spend time in our horticultural area discovering how food is grown, from seed to plate.

We are pleased to offer a limited number of FREE sessions each year to schools, giving students a chance to experience nature-based learning at no cost. Don’t miss out—contact us to book your school visit!

Enrichment Sessions / Nurture Groups

Enrichment sessions at Frampton Farm are incredibly popular with local schools. Some schools choose to book them for a term, while others opt for a one-off session. These sessions offer a great opportunity for young people to take a break from the classroom and engage in enriching, hands-on learning.

Research has shown that enrichment sessions have a positive impact on students' mental, social, and physical wellbeing, making them an important part of the educational experience.

Sessions are available for 2 hours or more and can accommodate up to 15 students at a time, providing an intimate and focused environment for learning.

City & Guilds NVQ Qualifications  

Interested in starting a career working with animals? Want to build your knowledge in animal care or develop practical land-based skills like horticulture? 

Join our City & Guilds Level 2 Animal Care,   Level 1 Land Based Studies or Level 1 Practical Horticulture course, delivered on-site at our fully operational farm—where learning happens hands-on, every day!

These hands-on, industry-recognised qualifications are ideal for anyone passionate about animal welfare, agriculture, or horticulture, and eager to gain real-world experience in a practical, outdoor setting. Courses are available for children aged 8 and up, including adults.

The Nature Nook - Home Education Programme

Frampton farm provides a nurturing, nature-connected learning space for home-educated children and those seeking alternatives to traditional schooling. 

This two-day-a-week program combines farm life with forest school experiences, focusing on hands-on learning, seasonal cycles, and personal development. 

The Nature Nook Programme Overview Taking learning beyond four walls Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 9:30am – 3:00pm | £40 per day | Ages 6–14 years | Launching September 2025

Care Farming & Qualifications for Neurodivergent Learners

Enabling adults with learning disabilities, SEND, SEM, Mental health issues, depression, anxiety and PTSD to learn new skills and build confidence in a safe nature setting. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, positive, hands on, therapeutic learning environment for adults and young people particularly those who are experiencing high levels of adversity.

Service users form part of a small group of individuals to come together and run Frampton Farm.