Discover Farming Classroom at Washingpool Farm
The Discover Farming Classroom is part of the educational programme set up and operated by the Melplash Agricultural Society to help educate children about food, farming and the environment.
The classroom is located at Washingpool Farm Shop just outside Bridport on the B3162 heading towards Salway Ash in Dorset (DT6 5HP), thanks to the kind generosity of Simon and Vicky Holland and all the Holland family. It is available for schools, local clubs and youth organisations to visit.
The overall aim of the classroom is to:
- help the younger generation to understand food, farming and the environment
- link healthy eating, home cooking, fresh food and farm production enthuse, and
- inspire young people to take up careers in agriculture.
The teaching sessions are run by the Education Co-ordinator, Katie Vining, formerly a primary school teacher.
Katie has all the relevant DBS checks and the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation (CEVAS).
One visit is made per day. Each is tailored to individual requirements, with activities in the morning and an opportunity to structure the afternoon to link with school topics. To get the most from your visit, it is highly recommended that a pre-visit to the classroom takes place where you can discuss your curriculum needs with Katie and agree the activities for your visit.
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Full day visits include welcome, morning sessions/activities, snack (fruit and water for children, tea/coffee/cold drink for adults), animal feed and any take-home items made during the visit. Use of facilities include: classroom, play area, lawns and pond walk.
Pre-school visits: Morning activities include feeding the animals and looking at growing fields/polytunnels. A snack (fruit/water) is included. Welcome to stay in the afternoon and take advantage of the play area and/or arrange further activities with Katie. Maximum 30 children plus required number of adult supervisors.
Cooking at Discover Farming
We are able to offer small group cooking sessions for up to 12 children. Creating a seasonal dish and encouraging the group to think about healthy eating and nutrition. What can be done is dependent upon what is available to harvest on the farm at the time of the visit.
Costs
A visit for up to 30 children is £100 per day
FREE visits to the Classroom:
IN 2024/5 VISITS TO THE CLASSROOM ARE FREE FOR SCHOOLS WITHIN A 12-MILE RADIUS OF MELPLASH VILLAGE CHURCH !
For more information
If your class would like to visit the farm or you would like more information please contact Katie Vining using the form below:
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