Education on the Farm
River Bourne Community Farm is now home to a full hands-on alternative educational offer, building on the success of our existing River Bourne Edge Alternative Provision (www.theriverbourneedge.com) providing flexible morning, afternoon or full-day sessions for learners from primary right through to 6th form.
Primary, Secondary and Post-16
Education
Young Explorers programme
Our Young Explorers programme is designed for primary age students who thrive through practical, hands-on learning. Learners can:
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Care for and work with animals
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Explore river and woodland habitats
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Grow vegetables and plants in our allotments
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Develop creativity through arts, crafts, and cooking
Pathways programme
Our pathways programme is designed for secondary age students to combine farm-based learning with academic study. They have the opportunity to:
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Gain AQA Unit Awards across multiple subjects
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Learn how to fully care for the animals
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Access our skills and education awards, achieving recognised qualifications to support progression into further education, training, or employment
Next Steps programme
Our next steps programme is designed for 6th form students with EHCP's.
They have the opportunity to:
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Attend our workshops in art, photography or catering
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Gain AQA Unit Awards across multiple subjects
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Learn how to fully care for the animals
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Access our skills and education awards, achieving recognised qualifications to support progression into further education, training, or employment
Our trauma-informed, restorative approach ensures every learner is supported to build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their potential.
We provide a supportive and nurturing environment for primary, secondary, and sixth form students who may struggle to thrive in mainstream education. We specialise in working with young people who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), students at risk of exclusion, and those who benefit from a more hands-on, practical style of learning. Our provision is flexible to meet individual needs, with hourly rates of £30 for students without an EHCP, £35 for students with an EHCP, and between £35–£50 for sixth form learners with an EHCP, depending on need and pathway.
Please call 07917823685 or email mfox@riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk
for more information and availability. Or complete our initial enquiry form -
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aB3xBre3Tk67BaZAwsfr-az3cuMNX79LkUA8cw_bIypUQk9aTjQxTFlFOUNDWlU4S0NSOVpaNFdWNS4u
Term Dates
We work to Wiltshire Council Term Dates.
Click HERE to find the year's term planner.
Organised School Visits
We offer FREE educational farm tours for primary and secondary schools and nursery groups.
These visits are usually for around two hours and are led by our volunteer Farm Leaders. If you want us to cover a particular area of the curriculum please let us know and we will do our best to apply this to your tour.
To book an educational visit please email the farm office.
Click to download our policies below:
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
