We are very proud to have our farm registered to deliver the ‘Unit Award Scheme’ accredited by AQA
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Our AQA students are rewarded with a formally recognised AQA certificate for successfully completing a unit or course module with us. These awards help to:
Young people and adults select the units they would like to learn, enabling them to work towards a clear, measurable outcome. They can complete single units, choose a themed set, or build a longer-term portfolio of certificates to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and experience. We offer certificates for both short workshops/one-off modules and more advanced courses. |
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Centre number: 85121 - SOUTHAMPTON CITY FARM
What do we offer:
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We are proud to offer a bespoke and person-led certification and learning programme, suitable for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities. Our programme is also SEND-friendly, with tailored support available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to achieve.
With our rescued and rehomed animals, extensive garden, and nature-rich setting, we have created a unique learning environment ideal for practical and land-based education. We offer a wide selection of AQA units, which can be taken individually or as part of a themed portfolio. These include:
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How do we deliver the awards?
We deliver the AQA awards through a variety of our activities and sessions on the farm. We also run workshops for anyone to join and earn a approved certification!
Here's some examples of sessions that we run that you can earn a certificate in:
We are happy to offer bespoke certification activities, so please do reach out to us if you would like to arrange a bespoke package. If you wanted to do an AQA award as part of your activity you are already attending, please get in contact.
Bespoke packages can be completely 1-2-1. For example, you want one on one time with our trained staff to learn about animal care and gain the accredited certification. This can be for individuals or groups, we are happy to offer this. The cost for this is £80 per hour, which includes all of the registration fees (£40).
More details:
Here's some examples of sessions that we run that you can earn a certificate in:
- Monthly AQA workshops
- Alternative Provision
- Monthly Home education workshops
- Farmer Day Service
- Bespoke sessions
We are happy to offer bespoke certification activities, so please do reach out to us if you would like to arrange a bespoke package. If you wanted to do an AQA award as part of your activity you are already attending, please get in contact.
Bespoke packages can be completely 1-2-1. For example, you want one on one time with our trained staff to learn about animal care and gain the accredited certification. This can be for individuals or groups, we are happy to offer this. The cost for this is £80 per hour, which includes all of the registration fees (£40).
More details:
- We run 2 bookable workshops each month for: young people aged 6-16 and home educated young people.
- We also build the AQA awards into our alternative provision and farmer day service programmes.
- The price for enrolment, which lasts for life, is a one off £40 (this includes enrolment into the AQA system, admin time, and certificate fees). Once enrolled, the standard workshop fee of £15 per person, per session.
- Those that are already booked into different farm services such as alternative provision or the farmer day service are able to complete AQA awards alongside their existing bookings.
Monthly themes for workshops:
Each month we will run courses for ages 6-16, home educated children, and adults for ages 16+. The group sizes are 6-8 people per workshop. Each month's workshop will have a different animal focussed award. Please see below what the themes for upcoming workshops are:
How does Pricing work?
Example: You want to do all 3 monthly workshops. You pay £40 for the registration, and then just pay £15 per workshop. You would be paying £40, plus 3x£15.
How do we get the certificates?
The certificates will be available 1-2 week after the workshop, as these have to be sent to us. We will call/email you to arrange collection of these certificates.
Dates for upcoming workshops:
How to book?
Please follow the below ways of booking step by step:
Each month we will run courses for ages 6-16, home educated children, and adults for ages 16+. The group sizes are 6-8 people per workshop. Each month's workshop will have a different animal focussed award. Please see below what the themes for upcoming workshops are:
- January: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL CARE: Poultry
How does Pricing work?
- All participants must register ahead of the first workshop, paying a £40 registration fee. This registers them with the AQA award scheme.
- Each workshop costs £15, which is paid on booking, which guarantees your space.
Example: You want to do all 3 monthly workshops. You pay £40 for the registration, and then just pay £15 per workshop. You would be paying £40, plus 3x£15.
How do we get the certificates?
The certificates will be available 1-2 week after the workshop, as these have to be sent to us. We will call/email you to arrange collection of these certificates.
Dates for upcoming workshops:
- Tuesday 20th Jan - 9:30-11 - Home Ed AQA Workshop - Poultry Care
- Saturday 17th Jan - 9-10:30 - AQA Workshop for ages 6-16 years old - Poultry Care
How to book?
Please follow the below ways of booking step by step:
- Register for the AQA awards here (if you have already registered and paid the £40, please disregard this step).
- Book a public workshop here (For ages 6-16, home educated children, and adults aged 16+).
- For those already registered on our alternative provision or day service, please fill in the below form to have the awards registered with your provision.
