Farmer Gow's Countryside Education
Day Trips & Mobile Farm
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Provided by: Farmer Gow’s Education Ltd
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Booking
Programmes
We recommend:
Toddler, Pre-school, Nursery, Family Groups/Clubs
Every trip includes
Planning service
Programme of activities for your group/class
Health & Safety advice
We have an exemplary Health and Safety record. We will look after you on visit day. Find out more...
Picnic area
Dedicated to your use, with sufficient tables/seating for all members of your group
Workshops
Led by experienced Farmer Gow’s staff. We encourage teachers/adult helpers to support the children's learning experiences
Farm play
On our Farmyard, Adventure and Imaginative Play areas
Cleaning service
The farm is environmentally aware. Please take your picnic rubbish home with you.
Goody Bag
Each class/group will receive a goody bag with leaflets and programme worksheets.
Fun at the Farm
Each class (20+ pupils) studying the Farm Animals programme will receive a complimentary copy of ‘Fun at the Farm’ - the Oxford Reading Tree book about Kipper and Anna 's experiences whilst on their own School Trip to the farm.
Confirmation
We will send you an email confirmation with programme for your visit/trip.
School firewalls can sometimes send our email into spam/junk boxes so we will also try and phone you, when we have sent the confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Maximum number of adults/children
We have facilities for up to 200 adults and children including whole school trips.
Minimum group size
10 paying adults & children.
Can schools/classes book different programmes
Yes - our programmes are designed so that children can achieve different learning outcomes/experiences at different ages.
Whole year and/or school trips are welcome – they are very cost effective for coach hire.
How much does it cost – Day Trips
Adult - £6.20 each
Child 3+ yrs - £6.20 each
Child 2 yrs - £4.15 each
Child 0-1 yrs - free
How much does it cost – Mobile Farm
Medium - from £350
Large - from £450
Is VAT payable
No - Farmer Gow’s Education Ltd is not VAT registered
Supervision & Support
The supervision and behaviour of children remain your responsibility for the duration of the Day Trip or Mobile Farm.
Children require adult support during the workshops.
Supervision ratios
We recommend supervision rates as follows ~
Under 3’s - 1 adult : 2 children
Under 5’s - 1 adult : 4 children
Under 8’s - 1 adult : 6 children
Over 8’s - 1 adult : 8 children
Deposit
No deposit is required.
Group area
We will provide you with a Group Area for the duration of your visit with sufficient picnic tables for all members of your group
Non-valuables, including picnics, may be left in this area at owners’ risk.
You are responsible for leaving your group area tidy, including removing any refuse.
The farm staff will clean the area after your departure.
Packed lunches
You are welcome to bring a packed lunch.
Invoice
You will be invoiced at the end of the trip. The invoice will include direct payment details.
Farmer Gow’s Education Ltd is not VAT registered.
We look forward to welcoming you and your children to the farm.
