Our news page keeps you up to date with life at Orchard Therapeutic Farm, from student achievements and special events to important updates and new opportunities.
It’s the place to celebrate progress, share successes, and stay connected with what’s happening in our community.
At Orchard Therapeutic Farm, relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. We believe that when children feel safe, understood and valued, learning becomes possible again. That belief is why we are proud to be a Thrive informed centre.
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Trades has quickly become one of the most valued programmes at Orchard Therapeutic Farm. It developed naturally because our young people asked for something practical, purposeful and real. They wanted learning that involved movement, making and seeing the results of their effort.
Saturday 28th February | 10am to 1pm
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We are excited to introduce Welfare Wednesday, a space for sharing practical blogs and tips around safeguarding for parents, carers, and staff. These posts are designed to feel supportive and informative, helping us all work together to keep young people safe and thriving.
January always arrives with a certain energy across our Orchard Therapeutic Outreach and Barn provision. It brings a sense of beginning again, of settling back into rhythm, and of taking stock as young people and staff reconnect with routines and learning.
Recognising progression is a vital part of our work at Orchard Therapeutic Farm. Progress is not always linear, and it is not always academic, but it is always meaningful. Taking time to pause, reflect and acknowledge how far a young person has come is essential to building confidence, motivation and self-belief.
Continual Professional Development is central to how we work at Orchard Therapeutic Farm. We are committed to building and refining our skills to ensure we provide safe, thoughtful and high quality support for every young person in our care.
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning brought the orchard to life, with students welcoming guests, serving coffees and proudly showcasing their artwork. They raised an amazing £250 and gained real confidence along the way, turning a simple fundraiser into a morning filled with connection, creativity and community spirit.
We’d love you to join us on Friday 21 November for something special, a morning that blends purpose, creativity and community in the most delicious way.
Join us in the Orchard Tipi this December for a festive evening of creativity and calm. Our Wreath Making Workshop invites parents, guardians and friends to craft beautiful handmade wreaths from foraged greenery while enjoying mulled Hitchcox cider, nibbles and good company.
At Orchard Therapeutic Farm, we believe that learning goes far beyond the classroom or workshop. Alongside vocational training, our students are supported to develop essential everyday life skills that will help them thrive with confidence and independence.
The new term is well underway at Orchard Therapeutic Farm, and our students are now fully settled into the rhythm of farm life and learning. With confidence growing, they are taking their vocational training full steam ahead, diving into new skills that will support their futures.