June 2026
School refusal to farm mornings
My daughter hadn't managed a full school day in a year. She now does three full days at Willow Farm and talks about the animals non-stop. The staff are exceptional.
Karen P. · Verified parent
Willow Farm Provision
Verified providerMaidstone, Kent
4.9based on 23 parent reviews
Alternative Provision Ages 9–16 In-person
About this provision
Willow Farm offers therapeutic, farm-based alternative provision for children who need a different environment to learn in. Days combine animal care, horticulture and functional English and maths, with a high staff-to-student ratio and weekly family updates.
Services offered
- Farm-based learning
- Animal care qualifications
- Functional skills
- Wellbeing support
Parent reviews
All reviews moderated before publishingMay 2026
Calm, structured, kind
The setting is calm and the routines are consistent. Weekly updates mean we always know how things are going.
Steve J. · Verified parent