Gatehouse Farm provides an immersive, land-based learning experience in a rural setting. Here, children and young people (CYPs) develop confidence, responsibility and practical skills through hands-on activities that support both personal growth and wellbeing.

Animals play a key role in the therapeutic approach, with daily care routines for chickens, ducks, peacocks and Kevin the pig. Horticulture and land-based studies offer further opportunities for learning, with CYPs growing and harvesting produce in the farm’s extensive allotment.

The farm kitchen is at the heart of daily life, where CYPs learn cooking and life skills, preparing fresh food from ingredients they’ve grown.

Bourne Park hosts a variety of makerspaces, designed to bridge learning with real-world vocational skills. Located in a former engineering workshop, it fosters practical skill-building, creativity and confidence in an adaptable environment.

The site offers specialist workshops in a range of industries, allowing CYPs to engage in structured, applied activities. The bicycle repair bay and motor mechanics stations provide further opportunities for hands-on learning, while the commercial kitchen supports the development of cooking and hospitality skills.

From creative arts to completing vocational workbooks, each space is designed to inspire, helping CYPs explore their strengths and future career pathways.

Normandy Farm provides a nurturing setting where CYPs can build confidence, social skills and independence in the relaxed, homely environment of a converted barn. The focus is on incidental learning, emotional wellbeing and hands-on creativity.

The kitchen acts as the communal hub of the space, where CYPs can learn cooking skills, share meals and develop confidence in social interactions. Creative projects, arts and crafts are a core part of the experience, encouraging expression and skill development.

For those needing self-regulation support, the sensory area offers a calming retreat with rocking chairs, weighted blankets and soft lighting. Normandy Farm provides a low-pressure, supportive space where CYPs can develop at their own pace while feeling safe, valued and empowered.

Greencore offers a structured yet adaptable learning space, catering to CYPs who benefit from a calm, focused and sensory-friendly environment. With both a classroom-based setting and a forest school, the site supports academic learning, social development and independent study.

CYPs can work in small groups or one-to-one sessions, accessing tailored tuition in core subjects while developing essential life and study skills. The site also provides opportunities for outdoor learning in its adjacent woodland area, with bushcraft and traditional woodworking projects helping young people engage with nature.

With breakout rooms for wellbeing and quiet study, Greencore ensures every CYP can learn in a way that suits their individual needs, fostering confidence and self-sufficiency in a structured but flexible setting.