Care farming is a powerful mix of nature, social interaction and meaningful farming, providing a supervised, programme of farming-related activities.  

At Deben Community Farm we work with the student, referrer and family/carers to provide a stable, consistent setting where every student can feel emotionally and physically safe and valued, and where they can progress at their own pace.

Our staffing team work to provide a pathway to progression for the students. We listen to, nurture and guide them to where they want to be. This could be transitioning into school or college or helping to change their behaviours at home or school. We will challenge them and
stretch their comfort bubble slowly and appropriately.

The structure we provide is framed by the staff as role models, who encourage, guide and support the student to meet their needs on a daily basis. Students can build on their interests, creativity and natural talents, and learn life skills such as how to problem solve, plan ahead and express themselves. Our learning-by-doing approach and focus on the process, not the outcome, means we can build self-esteem by celebrating every success relevant to the student.

May 2024 Session Costs
Monday’s 8:30am to 11am & 11am to 1:30pm
Tuesday’s 9:30am to 12noon & 12noon to 2:30pm
Wednesday’s 9:30am to 12noon & 12noon to 2:30pm
Thursday’s 9:30am to 12noon & 12noon to 2:30pm

Care Farm sessions with farm staff supporting in small groups
£85 + VAT per student per session
Care Farm sessions in small groups with 1:1 farm staff support
£135 + VAT per student per session
Care Farm sessions with 1:1 farm staff
£170 + VAT per student per session

All students must be able to work safely in a working farm environment. All students must be able to attend sessions without them needing to have their mobile phones on, and with them, during session times.
Consideration will be made for referrals supporting students 2:1. This will be risk assessed to ensure the safety of everyone attending the farm.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange an initial visit.