At Frampton Farm Education, we work in partnership with schools across Kent to provide high-quality outdoor learning, vocational education, and alternative provision opportunities for young people aged 4+.
Set within our 26-acre working farm between Dover and Folkestone, students benefit from hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, develop practical skills, and support personal growth in a safe and supportive environment.
We provide flexible alternative education for students who may benefit from learning outside of a traditional classroom environment. Our programmes are particularly suitable for:
Students with SEN or SEMH needs Learners at risk of disengagement Students requiring a vocational pathway Young people who thrive through practical, hands-on learning School-refusal and anxiety-based attendance cases Learners needing confidence and self-esteem building We work closely with schools, families, and other professionals to create personalised learning programmes that support each student's individual needs and goals.
As a City & Guilds approved centre, we offer recognised vocational qualifications that allow students to gain practical skills while working towards nationally recognised awards.
Subjects include:
Animal Care
Horticulture
Land-Based Studies
Farm Maintenance
Employability & Life Skills
Courses are available from Entry Level through to Level 2, providing progression routes for a wide range of learners
We also offer educational farm visits that can be tailored to support curriculum objectives and enrichment programmes.Activities can include:
Animal encounters
Farm tours
Food production and farming education
Wildlife and habitat learning
Seed sowing workshops
Seasonal farming activities
Each visit can be adapted to meet the age, ability, and learning outcomes of the group
Bringing Learning to Life Through Hands-On Experiences
Our Weekly Enrichment Sessions provide schools with the opportunity to give pupils meaningful outdoor learning experiences that complement classroom-based education. Whether attending as a whole class, small group, nurture provision, or intervention programme, students benefit from engaging, practical activities that encourage curiosity, confidence, and personal development.
What Students Can Experience
Activities can include:
Animal care and handling
Feeding and caring for farm animals
Horticulture and growing projects
Seasonal farm activities
Environmental and conservation projects
Nature-based learning
Team-building challenges
Problem-solving and practical tasks
Farm maintenance and land-based activities
Health, wellbeing and mindfulness in nature
Students have the opportunity to work with a variety of farm animals, developing practical husbandry skills, responsibility, teamwork, and confidence. Activities may include:
Feeding and watering animals
Animal Health and welfare
Safe animal handling
Habitat maintenance
Enrichment activities
Understanding animal behaviour
Our farm is home to sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, poultry, alpacas, rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoises and more.
Learners are given responsibility for their own area within our horticulture space, where they can plan, cultivate, and maintain a variety of vegetables, fruits, or flowers of their choosing. This hands-on approach encourages ownership, responsibility, and practical skill development. Through these activities, learners gain experience in:
Planting and growing crops
Seed sowing
Polytunnel work
Garden maintenance
Sustainable land management
Outdoor learning encourages problem-solving, resilience, teamwork, and a connection with nature.
We welcome referrals and enquiries from schools, SENCOs, inclusion teams, local authorities, and alternative provision coordinators. Contact us to discuss how Frampton Farm Education can support your students.