Apple Tree Farm Services CIC

04/09/2025

And just like that, the autumn term is upon us once again. The farm team have enjoyed a lovely bit of time resting and recharging for your return to the farm.

The office team - made up of one singular, whole individual today - worked until they felt all fuzzy in the eyes, clearing a backlog of emails and preparing for our return to our usual term time activities on Monday.

If you have submitted an enquiry for service provision over the last four weeks, please resubmit your enquiry so it drops to the top of the list as there is still quite a lot of emails to work through.

Availability for this autumn term is extremely limited, at the moment.

04/08/2025

If you are interested in booking your child on the HAF Programme at Apple Tree Farm Services CIC don’t forget to keep checking our booking page for cancellations. These can come in at the very last minute and you are then able to secure a spot in what is currently a fully booked summer programme at the farm.

Please remember that our office team are only on the office very sporadically through the summer but are working very hard to approve new booking requests in a timely manner. This does not, however, include weekends. Also note that unless there is glaringly obvious issue with your booking request, chances are that it will be approved, even if not immediately.

Unfortunately we have little control over how the new booking system works, so be patient with us as we navigate these new challenges.

The farm team are very excited to see those of you booked for today’s sessions.

Booking page can be accessed here 👉🏽

Join us for a fully funded farm session!

28/07/2025

is now officially started at Apple Tree Farm Services CIC, with a full house this morning for some adventuring on the farm.

Just a reminder that our HAF provision will run on Mondays and Tuesdays from 09:30 to 12:30 for the next four weeks, and includes all snacks and one hot lunch for the children attending.

25/07/2025

And that's a wrap! The farm team are hanging up their wellies for our term time work, and will now be looking towards the delivery of our Summer HAF Programme and respite sessions.

We have a farm wide shutdown w/c 1st September but will be back raring to go on Monday 8th September.

A member of the office team will be in the office on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th September to check emails etc.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER FOLKS!

24/07/2025

Parents and Carers

As summer approaches, we understand that many parents and carers may find themselves facing financial pressures. If you're struggling to afford food for your family, please know that you are not alone, and help is available.

Food banks across the UK offer vital support, providing emergency food parcels and sometimes other essential items. You'll typically need a referral, often from organisations like Citizens Advice, your local council, a GP, or a social worker, who can also help with other support.
Don't hesitate to reach out to them.

To find your nearest food bank and learn more about how to access their services.
please visit The Trussell Trust website: https://www.trusselltrust.org/ 💖

We provide practical support to people during their hardest moments and work with our community of food banks, partners, volunteers, and supporters to ensure no one needs a food bank to survive.

21/07/2025

A HUGE stack of AQA Certificates for our learners!

21/07/2025

It's TODAY! Who's coming? We can't wait to meet you all 😀

🐑Are you interested in joining our Home Ed at the Farm group in September?

🐷We are running an Open Afternoon so that you can visit the Farm and meet Brenda, our Farm Manager who runs the group.

🦙You will get a chance to take a look around, meet the animals and have all of your questions answered.

🦆Please email us on admin@appletreefarmservices.co.uk to register your interest.

18/07/2025

Every learning day is a fun day at the farm, but Friday fun day is definitely on a league of its own.

Today some the farm team and children have hatched into beautiful butterflies. They are hoping for some sunshine later on so they can go around casting rainbow shadows everywhere. 🦋🌈

Don’t forget the farm and office team are all in throughout next week before our summer provision kicks in.

Happy Friday everyone!

17/07/2025

This may be helpful to some of our families 😊

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Our FREE SEND Swimming Sessions are back this summer at SMART Swim Centre, South Molton — and bookings are now open! 💙

These relaxed, welcoming sessions are specially designed for families who have a child or children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It’s a 1-hour family fun inflatable session featuring:

✅ A quieter, calmer pool environment
✅ Access to the slide, sensory toys & floatation aids
✅ Limited numbers to ensure it’s not too busy or loud
✅ Same time each week to help keep routines in place
✅ Staff on hand to support — and we’re happy to chat about any specific accessibility needs

🗓️ Saturdays in August – 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
⏰ 9:30 – 10:30 AM
📍 SMART Swim Centre, South Molton
🎟️ FREE to attend – Booking essential

➡️ Book your space here: http://www.bookwhen.com/thesmartactionprojectcic

Let’s make swimming accessible, inclusive, and joyful for everyone. 💦

17/07/2025

Shelly has just one 1:1 space left during the Summer Holidays.

If you would like your child to work with the lovely Shelly, please get in touch!

The available session in question is Monday 18th August 1.15-3.15pm 😀

14/07/2025

As we enter our penultimate full week of this term, the office team are taking their work very seriously and drafting in extra help to get our Summer HAF Programme finalised, and all our term time activities signed off for another academic year.

14/07/2025

🐑Are you interested in joining our Home Ed at the Farm group in September?

🐷We are running an Open Afternoon so that you can visit the Farm and meet Brenda, our Farm Manager who runs the group.

🦙You will get a chance to take a look around, meet the animals and have all of your questions answered.

🦆Please email us on admin@appletreefarmservices.co.uk to register your interest.