Information for teachers

Topics Covered in the Farm Tour
Our guided tour is tailored to suit the age and ability of visiting children. Topics can be related to any relevant Key Stages of the National Curriculum. The Farm as a venue has huge scope to fit in with a wide range of teaching requirements. Just as importantly, learning on the Farm is hands-on, safe and fun!

Teachers are encouraged to telephone or make a free preliminary visit prior to the tour to discuss their requirements and to make a Health and Safety Assessment.

Longdown Activity Farm has an excellent Health and Safety record and adheres to the latest advice from HSE, DEFRA and New Forest District Council Environmental Health Department at all times. To complement our plentiful hand washing facilities, we have introduced a number of hand scanners called 'The Germinators'. These check that hands have been washed adequately and make hand hygiene fun for the children.

The topics listed below give an indication of the subjects the Farm can cover:

1.	Looking at the cows and calves

		Key Stage 1: Science: Life processes and living things
	1b	animals move, feed, grow, use their senses and reproduce
	2b	animals need food and water to stay alive
	2f	animals produce offspring which grow to adults
	4b	living things can be grouped, eg. mammals

		Key Stage 2: Science, Life processes and living things
	1a	there are life processes, including nutrition, movement, growth and reproduction, common to animals
	2e	animals have skeletons and muscles to support and protect their bodies and help them move
	5c	animals are suited to their environment, eg. having four stomachs
	5f	micro-organisms exist, some beneficial and some harmful

2.	Holding the baby chicks and feeding the rabbits

		Key Stage 1: Science: Programme of study
	2e	consider how to treat living things with care and sensitivity

		Key Stage 2: Science: Programme of study
	5a	consider ways in which living things need protection

3.	Bottle feeding the calves or goat kids

		Key Stage 1: Mathematics: Shape, space and measure
	4c	use simple measuring instruments, reading numbers and scales

		Key Stage 2: Mathematics: Shape, space and measure
	4b	use simple measuring instruments, reading numbers and scales

Throughout the tour there are numerous opportunities for speaking, interacting and listening. Telephone for more information or to book your tour. (Please book early to secure your preferred date(s)).