Care Services

Quality & Accountability:

We are proud to hold both CEVAS Educational and CEVAS Therapeutic accreditations (Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme).
These nationally recognised marks of quality confirm that our farm meets rigorous standards in safety, educational value, and therapeutic care.

Educational Excellence

Our educational accreditation demonstrates our ability to deliver curriculum-linked, hands-on learning that engages young people in meaningful, real-world farm tasks.

Therapeutic Expertise

Our therapeutic accreditation reflects our specialist skills in care farming, ensuring all activities support emotional regulation, healing, and mental wellbeing.

A Standard of Trust

For schools, local authorities, and parents, these accreditations offer confidence and accountability. They confirm that Poppies Farm is a professionally run, safe environment that adheres to best practice in risk management, safeguarding, and animal welfare.

Confidence & Self-Belief

By mastering practical farm tasks such as caring for livestock, maintaining equipment, and working with nature, young people replace “I can’t” with “I can.” They leave each day with pride, achievement, and real-world skills.

Confidence, Belonging & Self-Worth

We believe every young person has untapped potential, and our mission is to help them uncover it.

Self-Worth & Belonging

At Poppies Farm, every role matters. Becoming part of our “farm family” helps young people feel valued, needed, and connected... combating isolation and promoting emotional stability.

A Bespoke, Calm Environment

We work in very small groups (typically up to four), creating a low-pressure, supportive atmosphere where every young person feels heard, respected, and safe to grow at their own pace.

The Healing Power of Animals & Nature

Our native British breeds, including sheep, cows, pigs, and ponies, play a vital role in our therapeutic approach. Through gentle, mindful interactions with our animals and the natural environment, young people build resilience, trust, empathy, and confidence.

At Poppies Farm, they discover the inner strength they need to face the world with renewed purpose and self-belief.

Farm Visits Available

Select farm visits are now available for School Term Holidays

Farm Walks are available at Summer 2026:

Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturdays: 10:30am-12:30pm

One family of up to 5 people per visit per day
Advance booking required

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What Customers
Say About Us

Thank you all so much for everything you have done for Chester. Although his time with you has sadly come to an end, his time with you when he needed you the most was so important, and we're very grateful. You've got on amazing facility a Pappies farm that really helps children struggling at school. Long May it continue, and good luck for the future

Andy + Cherry

Being at Poppies Farm has given me so much experience and has opened me up to a new world of farming. It has showed me that it was is definitely not for the weak, but you and Steve have shown me that it's possible and what a beautiful farm you have made. You've given me new friendships with Ed, Emily, Lily, Luke and Emmy, which i'm very very grateful for! I'll never forget my time on the farm or the organised chaos of the children. I'll definitely be back! Lots of Love,

Daisy

Thank you for running the farm and letting us all be part of it! It has helped me to be happier, trust people more, and helped me look after my pets as well! Wednesdays are the day I look forward to the most! And I love being part of something where I can make friends and really help out.

George

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the whole team! I honestly cannot get over how far George has come since starting at poppies farm! Before George joined, they barely left their room and had no contact outside of the house! Now they have made a friend (well predicted) and formed connections with peers and adults! George looks forward to their Wednesday all week and jabbers away all the way home! I cannot tell you how happy and emotional it makes me to watch that! I have my George back! What you do is amazing, I know it can't be easy but what a phenomenal thing to do and what a huge difference you make for so many families. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! See you in September! Love fay+ family,

Fay

I will Miss you So much! The farm has been such a safe space for me and I have grown so much because of it. I have enjoyed spending time with you and everyone else at the farm so much and l would like to thank you for that.

George