Working with the community
About us
EcoTherapy Farm CIC is a permaculture-based care farm located in Norwich, Norfolk, supporting children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), as well as those facing challenges with school attendance, medical needs, or social and emotional wellbeing.
We provide alternative educational provision in a nurturing, nature-based environment, offering a safe and supportive space where people can learn, grow, and thrive.
As an unregulated alternative provision (not a registered school), we work in partnership with schools, families, communities and local authorities to complement existing education and wellbeing plans. Our programmes are typically offered as interim placements with the option to extend. Helping people to build confidence, skills, and resilience while supporting their reintegration back into full-time education and the community.
Ecotherapy Farm
“This project i s aimed toward young persons within alternative education who face barriers to traditional learning."
What We Offer
Our programmes are tailored to the needs of each child, young person or adult and include:
Permaculture & Care Farming – Hands-on Learning in Food Growing, Land Care, and Sustainability.
Animal Care & Welfare – nurturing responsibility and empathy through working with animals.
Art & Creative Therapies – using creativity as a tool for expression, healing, and self-discovery.
Wellbeing & Nature-Based Therapies – mindfulness, eco-therapy, and outdoor activities to support emotional regulation and mental health.
Life Skills Development – practical skills for independence, resilience, and personal growth.
Home Education & Vocational Learning – personalised pathways to support education outside of mainstream settings.
Who We Support
Schools and families use EcoTherapy Farm CIC to:
Provide vocational and experiential learning that complements the school curriculum.
Support students with SEN, medical needs, behavioural challenges, attendance difficulties, or those who are neurodivergent.
Offer alternative provision during times of transition, difficulty, or exclusion.
Our Mission
At EcoTherapy Farm CIC, our mission is to reconnect children, young people and adults with nature, themselves, and their communities. Through meaningful experiences, we aim to foster confidence, resilience, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging.