Visits to your school

An educational and unique experience

Known for our outstanding farm visits, we are now visiting schools, and have fabulous educational and unique experiences which will enhance your science curriculum.

Our offsite School visits combine fun-enthused learning that is the perfect compliment to assist with the delivery of your curriculum needs.

Workshops and Animal Interactions are specifically designed for students ranging from Reception right through to KS3 and 4.A Barleylands visit is sure to capture your pupils attention and imagination!

Topics and offerings vary. They can include information on Conservation, Habitat, Diet, Adaptations and Biology and give your Students the opportunity to be up close and personal with these magnificent animals.

*Travel charge is not included in the list of talks and workshops below, and will be calculated based on mileage.*

Workshops, Animal Interactions and Displays
  • Owls from the Stories

    Bring characters such as Sarah, Percy and Bill to the Classroom with our ‘Owls from the Stories talk’.
    This talk will introduce Students to the birds behind the story, allowing the children to learn more about Owl behaviour, habitats and diets.
    You will even witness an Owl in flight!

  • Feathers and Flights

    In many ways birds are unique from other animals and one of the most striking thing about them is their ability to fly.
    We will briefly go through why and how birds  fly, and even demonstrate this with one of our Owls.

  • Diets and Food Chains (Y3)

    Students will be introduced to a range of different animals, bringing to life what they eat in their natural world.
    We will look at the relationships these animals hold with each other, particularly in the context of who eats who, and how energy makes it ways from the Sun to the belly of an Owl.
    No live feeding demonstrations will be given.

    Particularly suitable for Y3 students.

  • Nocturnal Animals

    One of the more mysterious of our experiences, looking at animals that make themselves at home in the dark!
    An introduction to animals that tend to be more active at night, particularly focusing on the senses that these animals use to help them navigate the world when the sun is down.
    This talk will include a range of exotic animals, as well as watching one of our Owls in flight.

  • Animal Adaptations (Y2)

    It can be argued that every feature of an animal has developed to allow them to successfully thrive in their specific habitat, and their specific role within said habitat.
    Students will meet a range of different animals in action, learning about how they have specifically adapted to the world they find themselves in, how they make sure they’re able to obtain food, and how they can avoid being eaten themselves.

    Perfect for Y2 Students studying habitats.

  • Animal Classifications (Y4-6)

    What is the difference between an invertebrate and a vertebrate?
    Which types of animals are cold blooded?
    Why does a bird have feathers instead of hair?
    All of these questions and more are covered in the ‘Animal Classifications’ talk. Students will be introduced to animals across a range of different classes: Invertebrates; Amphibians; Reptiles; Birds and Mammals. Looking at how these animals are categorised, whilst being able to enjoy some of the wonderful things they are capable of.

    Supports Y4 in the study of classification keys.

  • Animal Interactions

    This is our most popular Workshop! A chance to have a one-on-one encounter with one of our animals.
    Teachers are able to take photos and ask additional questions to help tailor the programme. Animals will be planned and agreed ahead of our visit.

     

  • Owl Investigations

    An opportunity to closely examine Owl feathers and will undertake their own Owl pellet dissections.
    Group numbers will be planned and agreed ahead of our visit to your School.

  • Skulls and Scales (Y3)

    An interaction with a range of bio-facts and objects, including animal sheds, feathers and skulls! A more hands on way of learning about how the anatomy of an animal is crucial to everyday life.

    Perfectly suited to Y3 Students studying animal nutrition and the skeletal system.

Assemblies

From September to October and throughout January and February, our friendly, experienced Education Team will bring their knowledge and enthusiasm to your School. Our assemblies and workshops will link to Science, Geography, History, Maths and PSHCE.
45-minute assemblies start at £200.00 (excluding VAT).

Workshops and School Assemblies
  • Harvest Assemblies

    The history of the Harvest Festival and how our food is grown and harvested. Ideal for the autumn term.

  • The Grain Chain & My Daily Bread

    Aimed at teaching children how their food is grown and its journey to their table. We will bring a variety of seeds and their familiar end products found in the supermarket. Children will see wheat seeds being ground into flour and learn about the process of turning growing wheat into bread.

  • What's In Your Basket?

    Based on the eat well guide, we offer a fun workshop where children will create a ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ lunchbox and learn the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

If one (or more) of our Workshops have grabbed your attention, please complete an enquiry form:

  • Booking enquiry form