Houghton Farm School Trip
Arundel BN18 9LW
Visits to the farm can be tailored to meet the specific learning needs of the group, although many focus on how farming and food production can work alongside nature. Visits can include a tractor and trailer ride around the farm, exploring the beautiful water meadows, woodlands, arable fields, downland and meeting the beef herd.The farm provides the perfect venue for a variety of visits, whether it is bug hunting, discovering the many different soil types found, habitat management, land use or the impact of the global commodity market - all ages can be catered for.
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Risk Assessments Bursaries or Funded Places Available CEVAS Badge
We can visit your school in: London & South East
What activities are available during educational visits?
Being part of a working farm means that Houghton Farm is the perfect venue for guests to learn about the local countryside, food production and farming. Fully risk assessed and interactive sessions are available to meet your specific learning needs. Popular workshops include: rocks and soils, land management, habitats, life cycles, STEM, careers, etc. Tractor and trailer rides can be organised to enable guests to access remote areas.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Food School Trip
Nutrition and healthy diets Where food comes from Preparing food and cooking techniques Food Safety Seasonal Food
A visit to Houghton Farm enables students to experience food production for themselves. By linking sustainable farming techniques which focus on improving the health of the soil, and caring for the environment, to the importance of healthy nutritious food, students appreciate the importance of making informed food choices as conscious consumers. Arable crops and beef cattle provide locally sourced recipe inspiration.
Farm School Trip
Click to read full text Students visiting Houghton Farm have the opportunity to spend time with Tim, the Farmer, and learn about the role of the Farmer. With cattle, arable crops, numerous conservation projects, which include the care of woodlands, water meadows and wildflower meadows, there is plenty to experience and learn about. There is the opportunity to explore the farm using a tractor and trailer, and experience the splendour of the south downs landscape from the very top of the downs.
The links between the farm and food production are easily accessible, with students able to grind wheat and make their own flour, meet the cows and learn about their care and their role in helping Tim to manage the farm. Regenerative farming focuses on ensuring that the farm has a sustainable future, with a focus on soil health enabling farmers to grow healthier food for us, and students will be able to see this for themselves as they explore the organic matter in soil across the farm, why does it vary so much?
Biology School Trip
Animals including humans Plants Everyday materials Living things and habitats Evolution and inheritance Digestive System Ecology and environment Life Cycles Minibeasts Habitats Circulatory system Microbiology Medicine Cells and organisation (KS3/4) Skeletal and muscular systems (KS3/4) Nutrition and digestion (KS3/4) Gas exchange systems (KS3/4) Reproduction (KS3/4) Health (KS3/4) Photosynthesis (KS3/4) Cellular respiration (KS3/4) Relationships in an ecosystem (KS3/4) Inheritance chromosomes DNA and genes (KS3/4) Transport systems (KS3/4) Health disease and the development of medicines (KS3/4) Evolution inheritance and variation (KS3/4) Senses Human Body Animals including humans Life Sciences
Click to read full text Students visiting Houghton Farm have the opportunity to spend time with Tim, the Farmer, and learn about the role of biology on the farm. With water meadows, the River Arun, arable fields, woodland, permanent pasture and herbal leys, there are many different habitats and ecosystems to explore.
The farm provides the perfect setting for students to enjoy minibeast hunts, learn about the farming year and how it benefits local wildlife.
Regenerative farming encourages biodiversity as farmers use plant adaptations and consciously work with nature to improve soil health and grow nutritionally healthier food. The beef herd provide the perfect opportunity for students to learn about different digestive systems, DNA, anatomy, selective breeding and evolution.
Environmental Geography School Trip
Materials and recycling Plastic pollution Extreme Weather Sustainable living Global warming Renewable Energy Conservation Fairtrade Natural Disasters Climate change Flooding
Students visiting Houghton Farm can learn about the role of geography on the farm. With water meadows, the River Arun, arable fields, woodland, permanent pasture and herbal leys, the farm provides the perfect opportunity for a variety of different fieldwork activities: the impact of the weather, role of renewable energy, strategies to combat climate change and the reality of conservation and sustainable practices in the process of managing the countryside and growing enough food to feed a growing population.
Sustainability School Trip
Rainforest Materials and recycling Plastic pollution Extreme Weather Sustainable living Global warming Renewable Energy Climate change Conservation Fairtrade Pollution
Click to read full text Students visiting Houghton Farm have the opportunity to spend time with Tim, the Farmer, and learn about the role of the Farmer. With cattle, arable crops, numerous conservation projects, which include the care of woodlands, water meadows and wildflower meadows, there is plenty to experience and learn about. There is the opportunity to explore the farm using a tractor and trailer, and experience the splendour of the south downs landscape from the very top of the downs.
Visits to the farm can really help students to understand the carbon and nitrogen cycle as they can see it in action, and learn how farmers are working to reduce their impact on the environment and develop sustainable farming practices which benefit the many habitats that they care for.
On-site classroom facilities?
We have a meeting room which provides a fantastic classroom facility for visiting school groups. With toilets and a small kitchen it is a popular venue for day and resident visitors.
Is there first aid on site?
Whilst Tim is first aid trained, it is advised that schools bring their own First Aiders.
Access for visitors with disabilities
The meeting room is accessed across a gravel courtyard. Some parts of the farm are accessible for those with additional mobility needs thanks to the tractor and trailer.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
All guests are welcome whatever their learning needs.
Anything else?
Visits to Houghton Farm are available for schools joining us for just the day and for those staying in our South Downs Bunkhouse
Who are Houghton Farm?
Tim Lock is an experienced farmer, keen to enable the next generation of consumers to understand the importance of knowing how food has been produced and where it has come from. Keen to develop links with schools and help the next generation of consumers understand the importance of the working countryside and where food comes from. Tim has his CEVAS (Countryside Education Visit Accreditation Scheme) badge which demonstrates that he is able to provide high quality bespoke visits which are fun as well as educational.
Funding is available to support a limited number of day visits each year and is allocated on a first come first served basis. External funding to support transport costs is also available.
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