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Emily's Mini Farm

Education, nature & wellbeing

Curriculum-linked school animal visits and calm wellbeing sessions for nurseries, SEND provisions and care homes across Lancashire.

We create meaningful access to nature through calm, supervised animal encounters that support learning, communication, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Schools and Early Years

Real animals bring classroom topics to life. Sessions can support learning about life cycles, habitats, animal needs, food, farming, responsibility and respect for living things. We adapt content for Early Years, KS1 and KS2.

SEND provisions

Our flexible sessions can be quieter, slower and more sensory-led. Participants can observe from a comfortable distance or interact when ready. We work with staff to understand individual needs and reduce avoidable pressure.

Care homes and supported living

Gentle animal encounters can encourage conversation, reminiscence and positive social interaction. Bringing the animals to familiar surroundings removes travel barriers and allows residents to participate at their own pace.

What settings receive

  • A visit planned around your group and venue
  • Written risk assessment and hygiene guidance
  • DBS-checked staff and supervised interaction
  • High standards of animal welfare and biosecurity
Group management: to protect animal welfare and give participants meaningful time, session sizes and rotations are agreed in advance.

Discuss an educational visit