Year-Round Activities, Education & Skills Development
Our day care programme at Jacks Place offers a wide range of engaging, therapeutic, and meaningful activities throughout the year. Sessions are designed to support well-being, independence, skill-building, and personal growth, and are carefully adapted to suit children, adults, and older adults
🌱 Animal Care, Farming & Therapy
Get involved with feeding, grooming, and looking after our wide variety of farm animals including ponies, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, and more. As well as teaching responsibility and routine, our animal-assisted activities offer proven therapeutic benefits.
🎨 Creative & Sensory Projects
Enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, music sessions, and creative group projects designed to stimulate the senses, promote expression, and build confidence.
🚶♂️ Outdoor Exploration & Paddock Maintenance
Explore nature on countryside walks, care for the land through practical paddock work, and take part


🌿 Horticulture, Gardening & Orchard Care
At Jacks Place, our gardens, polytunnels, and beautiful on-site orchard provide opportunities to plant vegetables, tend flower beds, and harvest apples and pears from our fruit trees. These calming and purposeful activities develop knowledge of seasonal cycles, sustainable growing practices, sensory exploration, fine motor skills, patience, responsibility, and teamwork.
Skills, Education & Development Opportunities
We provide a wide range of learning experiences that build practical life skills, boost confidence, and encourage personal growth. From accredited training and creative workshops to hands-on activities in horticulture, animal care, and crafts, we support everyone to develop at their own pace. These opportunities help enhance independence, communication, problem-solving, and readiness for further education, volunteering, or employment.
💇 Hair & Beauty – In-House Salon Experience
Enjoy a calm, accessible grooming space with our on-site hairdresser—offering cuts, pampering, and well-being routines that support dignity and confidence.
🤝 Social Interaction
Opportunities to form friendships, practise communication skills, and build community through games, conversations, and shared experiences.
🧘 Well-Being & Relaxation
Activities designed to support mental health and emotional resilience, including mindfulness, breathing techniques, sensory breaks, and gentle movement sessions.
