Emily’s Mini Farm provides calm, inclusive mobile farm visits specifically tailored for SEND provisions, specialist schools, alternative provision, and settings supporting children and young people with additional needs. Our animal encounters are designed to offer safe, structured access to nature while supporting emotional regulation, communication, sensory engagement, and overall wellbeing.
We understand that SEND settings require flexibility, patience, and a highly individual approach. Our visits are carefully adapted to meet a wide range of needs, abilities, and sensitivities, ensuring every participant can engage in a way that feels comfortable and positive for them.
Supporting Learning, Regulation and Wellbeing
Animal interaction can play a valuable role in supporting children and young people with SEND. Our sessions provide opportunities for participants to engage with animals at their own pace, whether through gentle handling, observation, or simply being present in the same space. These experiences can help support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and encourage positive engagement.
Our SEND provision visits can support:
- Sensory exploration and calm focus
- Emotional regulation and reduced anxiety
- Communication and social interaction
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Routine, predictability, and reassurance
Animals often provide a non-judgemental, calming presence, making them particularly beneficial for children who may struggle in more traditional learning environments.
Flexible, Child-Centred Sessions
All SEND visits are planned in close consultation with staff to ensure sessions are appropriate for the group. We can adapt group sizes, session length, animal selection, and interaction style to suit individual needs, sensory sensitivities, and behavioural support plans. Sessions may be delivered one-to-one or in small groups to maintain a calm and controlled environment.
Our approach is always gentle, respectful, and responsive, allowing participants to engage as much or as little as they choose.
Safe, Supervised and Fully Managed
Emily’s Mini Farm provides fully supervised SEND provision visits, with animal welfare and participant safety as the highest priorities. Staff can be confident that all sessions meet safeguarding and health and safety expectations.
Our visits include:
- Full public liability insurance
- Written risk assessments for all activities
- A comprehensive animal health and welfare policy
- Clear handwashing and hygiene procedures
- DBS-checked staff
- Defined supervision ratios
- Emergency procedures in place at every visit
We manage all aspects of animal care, setup, and supervision, allowing SEND staff to focus on supporting participants and observing positive outcomes.
Inclusive Access to Nature
For many children and young people with SEND, access to nature and animals can be limited. Emily’s Mini Farm provides an inclusive way to bring nature directly into familiar surroundings, supporting wellbeing, engagement, and meaningful experiences without the challenges of off-site visits.
Whether you are planning a one-off enrichment activity or regular wellbeing-focused visits, Emily’s Mini Farm offers flexible SEND provision sessions tailored to your setting.
To discuss a SEND provision visit or individual requirements, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help plan a session that meets the needs of your children and young people.