Alison Bosworth 

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.

Charlotte Haley

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.

Mollie Busko

Hi I’m Mollie. I’m currently doing an Animal Care and Welfare apprenticeship. I’ve always loved animals and enjoy learning about them. I really like showing the children that come to the farm how to clean, care for and feed all the animals. I love my job on the farm!

Sean Davey 

Hello I’m Sean. I have been supporting young people with disabilities in a range of different settings for many years and I’ve always found this work incredibly rewarding.

I have always enjoyed working in an outdoor environment and seeing how the young people can benefit from this. Achieving my Level 2 in British Sign Language I have been able to support young people with communication that are deaf and teach other young people that take interest on the farm. It’s been wonderful at the end of the day to sit around the campfire, have a cup of hot chocolate, play the guitar and enjoy a singalong with the young people.

Arthur Haines 

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. 

Molly Pittam

Hi, I’m Molly. I’m an apprentice teaching assistant at Bale’s Farm and have two years of experience working with children and young people. I have always loved animals so working on the farm is a dream come true! My favourite animals on the farm are our gorgeous Pygmy Goats, Thomas and Percy because they give great cuddles!

James Roome 

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.

Katie Quantrell

I’ve always wanted to work with animals and Bale’s Farm has given me the opportunity to do and learn about what I love! I’m proud to be part of a supportive and tight team. 

Sam Worthington 

I have always had a love of animals and for the past 8 years I have been working as a zookeeper/aquarist with a variety of animals. In my spare time I love walking, kayaking and being outdoors. I am passionate about continuing my career with animals.

Taya way 

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!

Steph Jackson

Hi I’m Steph. I have always loved being outdoors and looking after animals, so spending my day on the farm is a dream come true. I really enjoy working with the young people and seeing what amazing work they create. I’ve grown up with a forest school background so I hope to bring my childhood experiences to our young people.