In The News
- The Bath Magazine: The farm's finest harvest
- First News: Farm life turning vulnerable children's lives around
- Children In Need - Where does the money go? Jamie's Farm's Ruth Carney on BBC Radio Wiltshire
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Staff Testimonies
"Jamie’s Farm is unique. Months afterwards, pupils still talk about their time at the farm with a clarity and fondness that show that their visit really has been one of the best experiences of their childhood. The teamwork and kindness that the pupils developed towards each other over the course of the visit was transformational. Jamie’s staff are superb. Skilled in working with any child, they role model professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm in all they do. Taking students to Jamie’s Farm gives them memories every child will cherish for the rest of their lives."
Head Teacher, King Solomon Academy
“I have worked for over 30 years with children with special needs and can honestly say that this has been the most remarkable experience that our special children have ever had the advantage of. I have witnessed individual growth and increased self esteem in the young people that has been incredible. it has been an honour to be a witness to such transformation”
Deputy Head teacher, Abbey Hill Special School
“Special days like these are hugely important for the children we work with, and have a massive impact on their futures and on their aspirations.Thank you for all you have made possible.”
Camila Batmanghelidjh, Director of Kids Company
"I cannot stress enough how beneficial this unique opportunity was. I attended the trip myself for the whole week and observed some quite remarkable transformations in students who otherwise present some quite challenging and complex behaviour, social and emotional difficulties. The skills that were developed have had a lasting impact here at school both in terms of academic progress but also in terms of behaviour improvement."
Assistant Principal, London Academy
“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
