Educational Courses


Monach Farms
Riding Stables ~ Pedigree Dairy Goats ~ Pigs ~ Sheep ~ Cattle

BOOKINGS NOW BEEN TAKEN FOR FARM VISITS IN 2010

FOR FURTHER DETAILS EMAIL Emily Randall on emy2@dialstart.net

Work experience students always welcome, please ring the yard to discuss details.

Background Information

The farm stock consists of a herd of dairy goats, Dexter and Highland Cattle, a flock of approx 30 breeding ewes, 4 breeding sows and over 40 horses and ponies used in the Riding School, many of these are British Native Breeds including our Suffolk Punch.
The animals are kept in in 70 acres of grassland, split into paddocks of varying sizes, many of which are planted with hedges and bordered by ditches. The farm is part of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and an active participant of LEAF and the annual Open Farm event.
Staffing
The staff at Monach Farm have a wealth of knowledge and experience working with and meeting the needs of a wide range of groups and individuals. This includes working with people with physical and learning disabilities and children who have been excluded from school. The teaching staff all hold Cert Ed and City and Guilds qualifications as well as vocational qualifications .
• First Aid qualified staff
• Risk Assessments available on request
• All staff CRB checked

Pre-School and Nursery Visits
Children can walk around the farm trail meeting the animals along the way and observing wildlife. Our friendly animals offer a unique experience to learn about farm animals and the countryside and to have a “hands on” experience. Sessions can be tailored to your curriculum requirements as a one off session or a number of consecutive visits.

Schools
A visit to Monach Farm can be an enhancement to all key stages of the National Curriculum. Our qualified staff can create workbooks and visits to suit your requirements. All ages and abilities catered for from foundation to KS4.The farm has resources suitable for Citizenship KS 1&2, animals & us, Art & design KS3, landscapes and science KS1 & 2 Growing plants and many others.

Voluntary Organisations and Youth Groups
Come along for a visit to the farm and pass your achievement badges for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We can provide the teaching and knowledge necessary to pass countryside and animal care badges. For any youth group with an interest in the countryside and farming, nature trails can be organised or simply a visit to a working farm

HOW TO FIND US

For more information on all our courses and our riding lessons as well as the on site farm shop selling traditionally reared meat & home made ice cream please contact the Monach team