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Farm and Family Life

 

“We are indebted to you for showing us the numerous ways working on a farm can open up opportunities for their development and create possibilities emotionally, both intrinsically and extrinsically. I was so taken back by the transformation over the three days and the fresh outlook you all showed with the group.”

 

“The staff have been extremely accommodating, and the children have spent the past four days learning important life skills and how to harness positive energy. The one-on-one sessions will prove invaluable, and the students are already asking when they can come back again. It's great to see them in a calm, relaxing environment rather than the chaos they have become so used to at home.”

 

“There was lots of encouragement to listen and praise one another, and, during the final meal at the farm the staff all praised the kids individually in front of each other for all their amazing participation and efforts over the past couple of days, the kids also took this chance to tell each other the things that they had seen and liked and admired from each other over the days.”

 

“The children came back with lots of pride, a new perspective on life, a taste of what it feels like to look after each other and the environment and be regarded as wonderful human beings who have an impact on others and the world”

Positive Change

 

“I think it really boosted my students' self esteem. Jade especially has done very well since being back. I was observed yesterday and the observer said she really noticed a difference in Jade since the last observation, and trust me, the farm is definitely the cause.”

Teacher - Globe Academy

 

“The farm has been extremely beneficial for all the children and a very therapeutic experience. It has been a really supportive environment for the staff to work with the children in a calm and positive setting. I have noticed huge positive changes in all the children who have been at the farm.”

Psychotherapist - Kids Company

 

“Jamie’s Farm played a vital part in the development of my students, some of whom rarely left Hackney. All have become more self aware of their strengths and weaknesses. One pupil in particular has shunned gang life and is now flourishing at school. Former colleagues have no doubt this is down to the intervention of this programme. [Jamie's Farm] is crucial in saving pupils who are on the brink of school exclusion. This is because Tish Feilden and her team create an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, where children are encouraged to appreciate difference, play to their strengths, resolve conflicts maturely and have the confidence to overcome life's challenges.”

Teacher - Cardinal Pole Catholic School

 

“The Farm allowed our school to help students in a way that we could not offer on site. Over the course of 5 days we saw sides to the children that many people do not know are there. Through a variety of excursions and activities they grew in self-confidence and in respect for each other. They returned to school equipped with skills to better deal with the problems that life throws up and a greater understanding of themselves and others.”

Teacher - Loxford School

 

“I really could never have imagined this project could have brought about such change. By the time we returned 100% of students who attended wanted 5 A-C grades and agreed that 5 A-C grades were important to them and their success. We brought about real change.”

Teacher - North Manchester High School for Girls