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Lower Bush Farm

Provider name
Lower Bush Farm
Telephone
07734295144
Email
lowerbush@gmail.com
Website
https://www.lowerbush.co.uk
Designated safeguarding lead
Rowanna Britten
Address of provision
Lower Bush Farm, Stoke St. Milborough, Ludlow, SY8 2ES
Nearest market town areas where service can be provided
Ludlow, Wigmore, Leominster, Bromyard, Kington
Provider type
  • Vocational/activity based learning
  • Outdoor based learning
Educational phases supported
  • Post 16
  • Primary
  • Secondary
Age range
7+
Session length days times

10am - 2/3pm

Details of provision service

Established in 2010, Lower Bush Farm is a 40-acre farm-based alternative provision for students and a day centre for adults with learning disabilities.  The farm provides a practical environment designed to teach learners vocational skills and workplace social skills. 

The centre offers NOCN Level 1 and 2 qualifications in Animal Care, Carpentry, and Horticulture, enabling students to develop skills while gaining valuable work experience.  We aim to develop confidence, independence, and practical competence, preparing learners for further education or entry into vocational careers.

Animal Care: learners explore the fundamentals of caring for a variety of animals, including feeding, handling, and basic health checks, fostering a deep understanding of animal welfare and responsibility.

Carpentry: students acquire basic woodworking skills by creating simple projects, building animal enclosures, and learning safe tool handling
Horticulture: students develop practical gardening skills, including planting, pruning, and crop management.  The farm has several different types of gardens, orchards, woodlands, and veg patches. 

Forest School: for young students and for those for whom qualifications are not appropriate, there are Forest School sessions.  The focus is on outdoor learning through quality play,  bushcraft, and team projects.  Sessions build confidence, teamwork, and a connection to the natural environment.

At Lower Bush Farm, we are committed to using a child-centred approach where students feel valued and empowered to pursue their interests. Our experienced staff collaborates with each student, tailoring their learning pathways to meet individual needs and aspirations.

The farm management is committed to collaborating with all partner agencies, such as schools and social workers, to enhance student welfare and educational success.  We will address challenges quickly by ensuring that the farm has a designated contact person for each student at each placement agency.

Accreditations

North Open College Network centre through which we teach the L1 and L2 courses to students. 
Lantra Centre through which is teach qualifications in chainsaws, sprayers, hedge cutters, brush cutters, etc.

Programmes offered and cost

Group daily rate £75 per students
1:1 daily rate £180 per student
10am - 2/3pm to suit.
Farm and Forest School: younger students and for those for whom qualification are not appropriate.
L1 and L2 courses: students aged 14+

Transport provided
False
AP framework provider
True