I'm Alison and I am the founder of Bale's Farm.  The Farm grew from a dream for my son.  Harry is now ten years old and has been on a really tough journey through education so far.  After trying different environments it really became obvious that school just wasn't going to work for him.  I looked at all the things he needed and with the help and support of my husband and close friend we set about building the farm.  It was meant to be when I met Charlotte through Bale's Buddies Therapy Dogs and the dream became even more of a reality.  I wanted a predominantly outdoor based learning environment offering a small peer group for Harry and for learning to be done organically and based around them and how they learn.  It has been a dream come true to now see him and others benefitting from what we have built.

I’m Charlotte and I have spent many years working as a teacher of children with Special Educational Needs, in both mainstream and special educational settings. Throughout that time, my passion for working with children in these environments motivated me to further my own education and I have achieved a Masters in Special and Inclusive Education and The National S.E.N.C.O. Award.

Since adopting our daughter who has Autism, PTSD and Developmental Trauma Disorder, I believed that dedicating my time to further my understanding in these areas would prove invaluable and I truly believe this has paid dividends. Also immersing myself in courses such as Therapeutic Parenting to support her through her life and her home education journey has also enabled me to adapt my approach to varying educational settings.

I am a Forest School Leader and a big believer in outdoor education and when I met Alison and heard her dream of providing a Farm School for children with Special Educational Needs, I was excited for both myself as a teacher and as a parent. We have worked together to provide an environment which we feel educates and supports children who are struggling in their current setting or who are home educated and are looking for an outdoor learning opportunity.

Hey I'm Arthur I love doing all the outside aspects on the farm, from cleaning out the animals to planting trees. Before I worked on the farm I was in the army, so I love passing down everything I learned from my previous career to the young people who come to the farm. I'm a massive animal lover and currently have 14 pets at home which take up most of my time when I am not working. Whenever I'm not working or looking after my pets, I'm usually doing some sort of animal activism or hanging out with friends. 

Hi my name is James Roome and I have a BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Science. I have worked for four years as an animal keeper, and as part of the Job I did take part in animal shows, educating the public about the animals. Taking part in these shows made me realise that I did enjoy educating. Using my knowledge and experience that I have gained, I would love to help educate the kids that come to Bales Farm.

Hi, I'm Katie. I joined Bale's Farm in June 2021. I am a support worker and events supervisor at Bale's Farm. I have experience working with children and young people in various settings and love how rewarding this job is. I have always enjoyed working in an outdoor environment and with animals. Bale’s Farm has given me the opportunity to do and learn about what I love!

Hi, I'm Taya. I joined the Bale’s Farm team in 2021 after joining Bale’s Buddies in 2020. I have always loved working with and being around animals.  I hold an NVQ level 2 in Animal Care and I’ve also worked in various roles in the industry. I love being a part of Bales farm!

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Hi, I'm Hanna I'm an apprentice teaching assistant at Bale's Farm. I've always had a love of working with children and animals and find my job here very fulfilling! I have experience volunteering as a teaching assistant in a primary school. I love working with all the young people and watching them grow. I have always dreamed of being a teacher and I feel like this job suits me well, My favourite animal on the farm is our giant rabbits Mopsy, Flopsy and Thumper. They're very cute!

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Hi! I joined the Bales Farm team in September and am settling happily into my role. I am a Forest School Leader and have worked with young people outside of mainstream education for many years. My passions are working creatively with natural materials, woodwork and spending time outdoors, and I enjoy doing all of these with the students here. 

Hi I’m Victoria! I love my role at Bale’s Farm and really enjoy seeing the young people achievements. I have previous experience working with children in a primary school setting. Working at Bale's farm has allowed me to expand my knowledge working with SEN children. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, walks with my dog and baking (everyone in the office enjoys the new treats every week!)

Hi, I'm Jane! I have a BA Hons Degree in Textile Design & Art History. Whilst volunteering at my children’s primary school running the art club and helping out with Forest School, I soon realised I enjoyed working in education. I went on to gain experience working 1:1 in a SEN setting before joining Bales Farm in 2022. I’m looking forward to sharing my love of art and the great outdoors with the children at Bales Farm.