Ready, Steady, Grow

The children learn about the Balance of Good Health and understand a little about plants before visiting Salop Drive Market Garden. Whilst at Salop Drive the children take part in a practical session designed by experts in each of the fields of;

• Horticulture; children learn to garden and so they can grow their own food.
• Healthy eating; children harvest and taste very fresh organic produce.
• Physical activities; the children have fun on a treasure hunt to find their 5-a-day.

Back at school the children learn what plants need to grow and bear fruit and how this relates to their own bodies requirements to grow fit and strong. The programme covers the curriculum, is good evidence for healthy schools, sustainable schools and Ofsted.

Services Offered

Sandwell Primary Schools can book a session during term times with Ready, Steady, Grow which includes the pre school visit, activities at the market garden, and support with the costs of coach hire.

All costs for the programme will be covered - conditions do apply.

Visits to rural farms in Herefordshire and adjoining counties can also be arranged via the Regional Hub organiser for the Year of Food and Farming. Contact Veronica Barry at Ideal for All for more details, 0121 558 5555, veronica_barry@sandwell.gov.uk.

Facilities

Salop Drive is a three acre site with toilets, outdoor learning space, glasshouse and polytunnels, fully accessible, staff supervision, fully comprehensive operating procedures.

Participation

The scheme is open to Sandwell Primary Schools. Secondary Schools may arrange visits to Salop Drive Market Garden by separate booking.

Booking is also available for Holiday Playschemes during the holiday periods, although subsidised costs do not apply.

Booking

Yes

Contact

Lynne Thompson,
Sandwell PCT,
email: thompson.lynne@nhs.net

Veronica Barry,
Ideal for All,
100 Oldbury Rd,
Smethwick, W.Mids
B66 1JE.
Tel: 0121 558 5555.
email: veronica_barry@sandwell.gov.uk