Where our pets are your pets
We offer group and schools visits from early years through to key stage 1 and 2 however we are eager to discuss how we can personalise the time you spend with us so your package covers the needs of your group/school.
Schools, nurseries, Beaver groups, church groups, play-schemes and Rainbow groups have visited us since we first started our farm/woodland sessions and our staff are experienced and we pride ourselves in having return visitors.
We offer a range of sessions to give the children as much interaction with the animals or woodland sessions as possible. Our visitors all leave buzzing with excitement, some having had their first ever encounter with farm animals.
You will have a unique and up close personal experience with all our animals.
For more information or to book call 01902 880503
Health and safety
During your visit, health and safety is of up most importance to us. Prior to your visit you will receive health and safety information that outlines some of these points:
It is essential that teachers and helpers co-operate with our staff in closely supervising the children at all times.
Suitable outdoor clothing should be worn – including sturdy footwear, we also suggest that the children bring a pair of clean shoes that can be changed into before going home.
Hand washing – should be explained to the children before the visit how to properly wash their hands (wet hands first, plenty of soap, plenty of running water and dry hands with towel provided)
Precautions include: children must not put their hands in their mouths when coming into contact with the animals, teachers must supervise children when in direct contact with the animals, if manure comes into contact with skin it must be immediately washed off, cuts or wounds must be covered over with a plaster before the visit and pregnant ladies should avoid contact with lambs and sheep.
Farms can be incredibly dusty and allergy suffers need to be aware of this prior to the visit.
Farms are not sterile places, therefore it is possible for diseases to be present that can affect humans. However, all the experts agree that by following basic hygiene procedures farm visits are safe. On the day the guide will reiterate these points and help you to remember hand washing etc.
We also do risk assessments yearly for the whole of the site, and there is a school group visit risk assessment available for you, but we do suggest that group leaders visit the site prior to your visit to do your own risk assessment (which we allow free of charge).
For more information call 01902 880503
E mail sedgleyadventurecentre@gmail.com