Hands on Learning for Home Educated Children
Ages 11+ | 10am - 2pm | 4-hour sessions
Sessions can be booked individually – no block booking required
£15 per child (includes material unless otherwise stated)
Our Home Education sessions offer hands-on, inclusive learning experiences in a calm, natural environment. Designed for children aged 11 and over, activities are adapted to suit different abilities, learning styles, and interests. Parents and carers are welcome to stay and support their child’s experience.
Each week can include:
🦙 Animal Care
The young people help with real-life animal care routines, including mucking out pens, refreshing food and water, grooming ponies and goats, and bathing the tortoise. They also have the option of keeping animal journals to observe and record what they’ve learned.
🌱 Gardening & Seasonal Growing
Throughout the term, The young people will:
Maintain their own raised beds, starting with weeding and soil preparation.
Plant herbs (including lemon balm and mint for herbal tea) and sunflowers.
Take part in seasonal picking around the site, including rhubarb, sweet peas, and broad beans.
Sow beetroot, runner beans, lettuce, chard, and other summer-friendly vegetables.
🎨 Creative & Sensory Activities
The young people will have the opportunity to explore their creativity with clay (air-dry or kiln-fired, where possible), painting, and craft activities linked to nature and the seasons.
💡 What to Expect
Friendly, supportive staff and a relaxed pace, which is youth-led.
Outdoor learning, adapted for the weather.
Activities designed to encourage curiosity, independence, and self-expression.
Squash is included (with optional 10 minute break) and our café will be open 9am - 4pm.
👕 What to Wear: Please wear sturdy footwear (wellies or boots) and practical clothing that can get a little dirty. No open-toe shoes or sandals.
📍 Where to meet: Please come at least 15 minutes early to register in our café (if you are late you'll probably find us in the animal barn but do ask a member of staff).
🚗 Parking: Free parking is available on-site, however spaces are limited so if you are able to car share we would appreciate it. Please follow signs and park responsibly.
📸 Media & Photography: We may take photos/videos for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a staff member know upon arrival.
⚠️ This is a working farm, with moving farm vehicles and animals, so please follow all safety guidelines. Hand sanitiser is available, and handwashing is required after any session with our animals.
These sessions are designed specifically for home-educated families and provides a fantastic opportunity for practical learning.
Our café is open from 9am, serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and a variety of drinks. Arrive early and make the most of your visit! You can explore our animal barn and outdoor animal pens, wander through our garden, or enjoy our inclusive playground—all free to access. Donations are always welcome!
Please note that we operate CCTV at Made-Well. CCTV footage is used for safety, security, and safeguarding purposes only and will be retained for a period of 30 days unless required for legal purposes. For further information please see our Privacy Notice.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to change the date or time of the booking then please do so with as much notice as possible to avoid disappointment. We will do our best to rearrange the session, however we cannot guarantee this will be possible. Please call us on 01837 810584 (week days 9am-4pm) or email admin@made-wellevents.co.uk
Sessions are non-refundable. We run our sessions in all weather conditions unless there is a danger or an unforeseen issue. We will contact you by phone / email if we need to amend a booking.