Peopleton Brook
Peopleton Brook Care Farm is a platform for positively changing lives through calm, purposeful alternative education.
Intro to the farm
Peopleton Brook Care Farm is an Alternative Provider for young people with ASD, SEND, and SEMH. We are proud members of Social Farms & Gardens and have been recognized with the Green Care Quality Mark.
Our care farm offers a structured setting encompassing farming, equestrian care, small animal care, forestry, gardening, land management, and various workshops. Nestled within 18 acres of serene countryside, Peopleton Brook showcases the profound impact that nature can have in aiding those with mental health challenges, autism, social and communication difficulties, disabilities, and those seeking emotional support.
To cater to the diverse needs of young people, the farm provides a range of services. We facilitate both individual and group interactions, spanning a day to several years, all while emphasizing healing, mental well-being, and social care. At Peopleton Brook, we create avenues for social interaction, and purposeful work.
Our Activities
Equestrian & Large Animal Care
Equestrian & Large Animal Learning
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The Workshop
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Forestry
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Small Animal Learning
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Gardening & Landcare
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Location
Our 18-acre farm is based in the beautiful countryside of Old Sodbury, Bristol (BS37). Easily Commutable for the Bristol and surrounding areas. Just a 10-minute drive from Junction 18 of the M4, a 5 minutes drive off of the A432, makes our quiet countryside location easy to access.
Safeguarding & Placement
Safeguarding is of the upmost importance to us at Peopleton Brook Care Farm. We want to create a safe space for all young people to achieve. Staff are DBS checked, we have trained safeguarding and designated safeguarding staff, as well ELSA trained staff.
Alternative Learning Placements can come via several funded routes . For more information, please click on the link.
About us
Peopleton Brook Care Farm is an Alternative Provision supporting young people with ASD, SEND and SEMH needs. Set within 18 acres of countryside, we offer a calm, structured environment where young people can learn through animal care, farming, outdoor work and practical activities. Our approach focuses on wellbeing, confidence, routine and real-life skills—helping every young person feel safe, valued and capable.
How to get a place.
There are a variety of ways to get a placement at the farms alternative provision, from local authority funding, through to schools looking for alternative provisions for their young peoples. Please feel free to get in contact with us about any placement details you may have.