Adult services;

Adult Care Farming & Nature-Based Support

Empowering Adults Through Nature, Animals and Meaningful Activity

At Frampton Farm, we provide personalised support for adults through meaningful farm-based activities in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Our programmes combine animal care, horticulture and outdoor learning to help individuals develop confidence, independence, practical skills and improved wellbeing.

Whether you're looking for therapeutic nature-based support, accredited learning or opportunities to develop employability skills, we work with each individual to create a programme that reflects their goals, interests and abilities.

Located on our 26-acre working farm between Dover and Folkestone, participants can enjoy hands-on experiences with over 200 friendly farm animals while learning valuable life and work skills in a supportive setting.

Who We Support

We welcome referrals and self-funded individuals aged 18+ who may benefit from additional support, including those with:

Learning disabilities

High Functioning Autism

ADHD

Mental health challenges

Anxiety

Social isolation

People wishing to improve confidence and independence

Adults preparing for volunteering or employment

Every programme is personalised to meet the individual's needs, abilities and aspirations.

Our Programmes

We offer three flexible pathways depending on individual goals

Therapeutic Nature-Based Support

Our therapeutic sessions provide a calm and structured environment where adults can enjoy the many wellbeing benefits of spending time outdoors with animals and nature.

Activities may include:

Animal interaction

Feeding and caring for livestock

Social isolation

Gardening and horticulture

Seasonal farm activities

Creative outdoor projects

Sessions focus on building:

Confidence

Emotional wellbeing

Positive mental health

Personal achievement

Ideal for individuals who benefit from a nurturing environment and flexible support

Skills Development & Employability

For adults wishing to build practical skills for volunteering or employment, we offer structured learning within a real working farm environment.

Participants can develop skills including:

Animal care

Horticulture

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Responsibility

Life skills

Learning is delivered through practical, meaningful activities that develop confidence alongside recognised skills.

Accredited Learning

We offer recognised learning pathways including:

City & Guilds Qualifications

Ideal for adults wishing to gain recognised qualifications while learning practical animal care, horticulture and employability skills.

Click here to visit our dedciated City & Guilds courses website

AQA Unit Award Scheme

Perfect for learners who are not yet ready for formal qualifications.

AQA Units celebrate individual achievement through small, achievable learning outcomes, helping participants build confidence while receiving nationally recognised certificates.

Animal Care Activities

Participants may experience:

Feeding livestock

Horticulture

Grooming suitable animals

Health observations

Cleaning and preparing housing

Enrichment activities

Learning about animal welfare

Seasonal livestock management

Working alongside experienced staff, participants gain confidence through meaningful responsibilities.

Horticulture Activities

Our dedicated horticulture area provides opportunities to learn practical growing skills throughout the year.

Activities may include:

Sowing seeds

Growing fruit and vegetables

Caring for plants

Harvesting produce

Maintaining raised beds

Greenhouse and polytunnel work

Orchard maintenance

Wildlife gardening

Seasonal planting

These activities promote wellbeing while developing practical horticultural skills and an understanding of sustainable food production.

Group Sessions

Alongside our individual programmes, we also offer group-based sessions for organisations, support services and community groups.

Sessions can be tailored to suit the needs of each group and may include:

Animal care workshops

Horticulture projects

Farm work experiences

Nature-based wellbeing activities

Team-building sessions

Seasonal farm activities

City & Guilds Qualifications

Whether your group is looking to improve wellbeing, develop practical skills or simply enjoy meaningful time outdoors, we'll create a programme to suit your objectives.

These activities promote wellbeing while developing practical horticultural skills and an understanding of sustainable food production.

Arrange a Pre-Visit

We understand that choosing the right provision is important.

We warmly welcome parents, carers, support workers, social workers, day services and referring organisations to visit the farm before booking.

During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to meet our team, explore the farm, meet the animals and discuss how we can tailor a programme to meet the individual's needs.

Email us today to arrange your free pre-visit or discuss availability