Our Human Team
Our dedicated Higher Farm Education team.
Our courses are designed to offer a dynamic, practical, and hands-on experience, tailored to each individual learner. It is built on trust, with an emphasis on developing strong, meaningful relationships that foster engagement. We nurture a culture of inclusion, based on the belief that every day is a fresh start—each learner has the opportunity to reset and grow.
Lisa Duncan - Animal Assisted Intervention/Wellbeing Lead
Wellbeing Lead Higher Farm Wellbeing CiC
Lisa is passionate about helping people with their mental health and wellbeing using the therapeutic responses and activities of animals. She is a specialist in developing creative learning and therapeutic programs to suit people of all ages and is leading the development of Higher Farm Wellbeing CiC.
Our Animal Team
Horses
Alpacas
Horses
Horses have evolved as herd animals to be in tune with their environment. They are great to work with giving immediate, honest feedback and helping young people to make connections to themselves and others.
Come and meet: Joey, Pebbles, Prince Charming and Hercules (and more)
Goats
Alpacas
Horses
Goats are creative and intelligent. They are food orientated and will interact for food or for the joy of exploration. As quick learners, they are wonderful animals to work alongside for team building and confidence.
Come and meet: Ant, The Krays, Cookie and Crumble (and more)
Alpacas
Alpacas
Alpacas
Alpacas are naturally peaceful, friendly and inquisitive animals that will check out and follow young people. They provide a soothing environment with their calm demeanour, being helpful for promoting a sense or tranquillity.
Come and meet: Toffee, Vanilla, Marshmallow & Curly (and more)
Sheep
Rabbits
Alpacas
Sheep are gentle animals with calm, endearing personalities and find solace in their herd of two. Their wool is naturally very interesting and soft to touch, giving a relaxing, sensory experience.
Come and meet: Mary and Margaret
Rabbits
Rabbits
Rabbits
Rabbits are a gentle delight to be around with soft fur and cute ways of eating and jumping. They are natural explorers of their environment and delight in having young people make their homes interesting with hanging toys and treats.
Come and meet: Dextor and Leo (and more)
Dogs
Rabbits
Rabbits
Dogs are affectionate, sociable animals with obliging qualities that mean they are fantastic to help young people develop confidence and self-esteem. They are food and toy motivated so generally happy to oblige with all interesting activities asked of them.
Come and meet: Roxy (and more)
Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs are fascinating animals who respond to body language and communicate with a variety of grunts and purrs and squeaks to express different emotions. They seem to enjoy a balance of being social and retreating. Our guinea pigs are happy to be held and love lots of cuddles.
Come and meet Carrot and Ziggles (and more)
