Welcome to The Learning Farm

We provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can connect with animals and
nature to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional health, and foster personal growth

Explore Our Farm

Our Aims

Nurturing and Therapeutic Learning

The Learning Farm is a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment located at Little Snodworth Farm, Snodworth Road, Lancashire, UK.

The Learning Farm is a peaceful place in the countryside where loved pets and

wildlife share a space and live secure, consistent, happy lives.

Our aim is to share this experience and offer early intervention for Children and Young People, providing a safe and supportive place for those struggling to engage in life.

At the farm we encourage kindness, calmness and happiness; providing activities and

experiences where we can re-engage through alternative learning, building

confidence, and developing the skills needed to build a more positive future.

Meet Amelia

Why Naturopathy

Why Learn With Us?

It can help with

Stress Relief

Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress and promote overall well-being.

Emotional Healing

Interacting with animals and nature can aid in emotional healing and provide comfort during difficult times.

Physical Well-being

Engaging with animals and nature can contribute to physical well-being by promoting outdoor activities and exercise.

Mental Clarity

Nature connection has been linked to improved mental clarity and cognitive function.

Pupil Engagement

Our programmes foster pupil engagement, creating a supportive environment for individuals to connect and grow together.

Personal Growth

The Learning Farm is dedicated to fostering personal growth and self-discovery through nature-based experiences.

Meet the Team

Our team, though small, is devoted to making a significant impact.

Director & Farm Owner

Nicky Cummings

Nicky bought Little Snodworth Farm in November 2017.

Prior to this Nicky had an extensive background supporting and working with children and young people.

She joined Positive Action in the Community (PAC) in 2010, a local registered charity for children and young people delivering several projects that includes supported accommodation, community-based support, support in educational settings, counselling, training and personal development opportunities. She then went on to deliver the LCC commissioned domestic abuse support service across Lancashire between 2014 and 2017.

Nicky firmly believes animals improve our lives and our overall wellness. They sense our feelings possibly better than we do and through interacting with them people can explore their own feelings and emotions at their own pace.

Her aim now is to continue building something rather special on the farm. A place where people can hopefully feel happier and more positive about their lives.

Director

Emma Moore

Emma brings a wealth of experience, with over a decade in education working directly with SEMH pupils and holds comprehensive training in Safeguarding Children (Levels 1 & 2), Team Teach (Level 2), CPI Verbal Intervention, First Aid, Mental Health Champion, Emotional Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation (Levels 1 & 2), COSHH, Autism Awareness, Neglect, and Online Safety – Risk to Children.

Emma's love for animals, particularly horses and dogs, is significant. She firmly believes in the positive emotional impact and calming influence animals and nature can have on individuals of all ages.

Emma’s current objective, in collaboration with Nicky, Rosie and our animals, is to establish a nurturing and emotionally supportive environment for children, thereby helping them to develop emotional resilience and self-regulation skills.

Director

Rosie Wright

With over 16 years of teaching experience in Dance, Drama, Media Studies and Art, Rosie has dedicated her career to inspiring creativity, confidence and self-expression in young people. She has recently qualified as a children's yoga teacher. She has held leadership roles as both a Head of Department and an Assistant Headteacher, with a focus on Behaviour Management, Pastoral Care and the Quality of Education.

Passionate about inclusive, nurturing education, she has worked extensively with children who struggle in traditional settings, always striving to create safe, engaging environments where every learner can thrive. Her deep love for animals—especially horses and dogs—combined with a lifelong connection to the outdoors, has led her to establish The Learning Farm a therapeutic and nurturing setting, with Nicky and Emma.

Believing strongly in the healing power of nature, she champions outdoor learning as a powerful tool for emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and re-engaging young people in education. Her new venture brings together years of educational expertise and a belief that sometimes, the best classroom has no walls.

Our Programmes

Supporting self-esteem, team-work, emotional regulation and communication through nature and animals

Basic Pony Care 5-6 weekly 2 hour sessions

Our Animal Care programme offers a calm, nurturing space where children can build confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience through guided interaction with horses. Sessions include grooming, stable care, and gentle ground-based activities designed to develop trust, communication, and emotional regulation. No riding involved – just meaningful connection, therapeutic support, and a safe environment to grow. Children will also reconnect with the natural world with some sessions set in beautiful woodlands and outdoor spaces. Children may explore local habitats, track wildlife, build shelters, learn about trees and plants, and develop a deep respect for the environment through hands-on activities. With a focus on curiosity, sensory experiences, and outdoor play, this programme encourages confidence, teamwork, and a lasting bond with nature.

4-6 pupils.

One-Off Farm Visit2 hour session

Spend a calm and nurturing visit on the farm, designed to support children’s wellbeing through gentle, sensory-rich experiences. Children will have the chance to connect with kind and quiet animals such as horses, donkeys, guinea pigs, and rabbits, explore peaceful woodland areas, observe wildlife, and engage with the sights and sounds of the natural world. With time to visit farm buildings and see machinery at their own pace, this visit offers a safe, therapeutic space to relax, connect, and grow in confidence.

5-10 Pupils.

Comments

“The Learning Farm is a fantastic place for children to visit. The Animal Care Course is an excellent experience and allows pupils to get up close to nature, wildlife and donkeys in a wonderful part of The British Isles. Nicky and Emma are a brilliant team, who have horses and children in their hearts. Well worth a visit! ”

— Kieron Taylforth

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