Alternative Provision at Bill Quay Farm

Our overall aim and outcome is to reignite young people’s passion for learning and re-engage them into school provision.

We take pride in delivering a unique and holistic approach that supports the social, emotional, and behavioural development of each young person.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to providing high-quality, impactful experiences tailored to individual needs.

By collaborating with schools, providers, families, and the young people themselves, we create personalised pathways that enable each individual to progress, grow, and succeed. 

  • Alternative Provision 7-13 years

    Set on a fully operational, working farm, our unique setting offers a hands-on and meaningful alternative to traditional classroom environments.

    We've developed a tailored syllabus that encourages young people to explore, engage, and thrive through a range of enriching activities designed to support communication, self-reflection, confidence, and personal growth.

    Young people can participate in a wide range of activities, including:

    - Animal handling and care

    - Coming soon Forrestry skills and Equestrian

    We take pride in delivering a unique and holistic approach that supports the social, emotional, and behavioural development of each young person.

    Young people can develop a wide range of practical and cognitive skills through outdoor activities whilst improving physical and mental well-being, enhanced empathy, better social skills, and emotional development.

  • Alternative Provision 14+

    Our unique setting, is a fully operational, working farm where young people can engage in a variety of activities.

    Young people can participate in a wide range of vocational areas, including:

    - Farm work and animal care

    - Maintenance and repairs

    - Hospitality and Catering

    - Coming soon Horticulture, Equestrian and Construction

    Opportunities to work towards an NOCN qualification.

    Our provision offers young people the opportunity to gain experience in a structured, real working environment, where tasks have purpose and outcomes matter.

    This immersive and holistic approach helps develop strong work ethics, builds responsibility, provides a true sense of achievement, and prepares young people for future employment.

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Key Benefits:

  • An environment that fosters creativity, resilience and a connection to the natural world.

  • Active learning about animals, nature and the environment

  • Holistic approach that supports the social, emotional and behavioural development of each young person.

  • Personalised pathways that enable each individual to progress, grow and succeed.

  • 14+ opportunities of practical accredited courses

  • Collaboration with schools, providers, families and the young person themselves.