The space2grow garden is available throughout the year to local schools, nurseries and home-schooling groups for outdoor activities and lessons, wildlife projects, gardening and growing, eco projects, art and willow weaving.
Our wildflower meadow, veg and flower beds and wildlife pond provide the perfect natural playground for children of all ages to explore. Our vibrantly decorated talking shed can also be used as a teaching space.
We support projects tied into the national curriculum, where children can learn about the environment and nature. DBS checked staff and volunteers can be on hand to support teaching staff as needed.
Catherine Floyd, Aspiration and Wider Opportunities Lead at Potter’s Gate Primary School:
“Our children are ‘World Caretakers’ and as part of our Generation Restoration Project they have been learning about growing plants. They are learning how the little things they do can help the whole world. It has been amazing to be able to use the beautiful new greenhouse to teach the children how to plant and nurture vegetables that they will be able to eat.”
We also offer weekly wellbeing intervention sessions for secondary school children, providing a change from being in the classroom, which can be a challenge. The garden offers a calm, safe outdoor alternative to small groups who find the school environment overwhelming. Some of the children are neurodiverse and the wellbeing interventions are very much designed around reducing anxiety and making connections with themselves and others, as well as building confidence.
A group from Farnham Heath End School are building a recycled bottle greenhouse on the acre:
“space2grow has provided our students with a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Wellbeing intervention outside of the classroom. The whole environment is extremely welcoming, nurturing and supportive of the many difficulties facing children and adults in today’s climate … the students can’t wait for Fridays to come around as they are totally committed to completing the recycling greenhouse project … we have seen a huge impact on the students currently attending.”
space2grow also hosts an annual overnight camping trip for a primary schools in Hackney which gives Year 5 children the opportunity to have fun and relax in nature. With farm animals, outdoor activities, scarecrow making competitions, pizza making and more, this is a wonderful experience for the children.
We love seeing young people embark on a new adventure on the acre, trying out different activities, making new friends and enjoying the space to “breathe”.
According to Learning through Landscapes, outdoor learning improves child development, supports wellbeing, deepens nature connections and promotes more inclusive and engaging learning.
If you would like to bring a group to space2grow please email us at info@space2grow.space to talk about what we can offer.
