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School Trips to Farmer Gow's

Farmer Gow’s is a wonderful venue for National Curriculum field trips, particularly for Key stages 1 and 2. The farm’s principle focus is the handling and feeding of farm animal species but there are also a range of activities which will keep young students interested and busy for the duration of your visit.

The farm has facilities for up to 100 children and is happy to arrange additional 'Meet the Animals' sessions for different year groups. Schools are welcome to bring several classes to the farm.

Farmer Gow's Visits to Schools

If you can't come to us we can come to you.

Farmer Gow's can visit your group with a range of farm animals from - chickens, ducks, lambs, goats and ferrets - to give your children a 'hands on' learning experience.

1-2 hour visits, depending on your establishment size and location - from £100.

Call Anne - 01793 780 555 - to discuss your visit.

General Information for School Trips

KS1 and KS2 Learning Opportunities and Curriculum Links

Topics for pre-trip study might include ~

Farm animal species ~ cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ferrets and ducks
Farm equipment ~ tractors, trailers, fencing, gates, animal housing
Feed and bedding ~ grass, hay, water, straw, composite feeds
Textures ~ wood, hair, feathers
The Countryside Code ~ www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk has lots of learning resources

The Health & Safety Executive, HSE, has produced an excellent booklet called ‘Stay Safe on the Farm’ which is ideal for classroom based study prior to a school trip. Have a look at ~ www.hse.gov.uk/pubs/agindex.htm.

'Why Farming Matters' ~ a fantastic introduction for Primary Schools with classroom activities for KS2 Science, Geography and Citizenship. Have a look at http://www.face-online.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1110&Itemid=995

Farm Profile

Booking Form

Questionnaires

Preparation of Risk Assessments

Evaluation Form

Transport Voucher

As part of the Year of Food and Farming the South East Region is offering transport vouchers of up to £300 per trip to Primary, Secondary and Special schools wishing to make a farm visit.

School Transport Voucher 2008

Please contact Laura Gigg at the SE Region for an application form.

Tel: 01483 884 841 Email: laura.gigg@gose.gsi.gov.uk

Links to other countryside learning

National Insect Week 2008 ~ www.nationalinsectweek.co.uk

RSPCA's New farm animal resources ~ www.rspca.org.uk/education

Free interactive height chart ~ gyop@potato.org.uk

The Grain Chain ~ www.grainchain.com

Food - a fact of life ~ www.foodafactoflife.org.uk