Florence Farm

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At Nightingale we are fortunate to have some wonderful pets! We currently have guinea pigs, fish, occasionally we have visits from a tortoise - when he isn't sleeping.

Beneficial outcomes for pupils

There  are many benefits of having an outdoor garden area/pets corner (Florence farm) for children and staff.

 

Physical

  • increases joint movement and improves recovery time

  • maintains or increases motor skills

  • provides motivation to move more, stretch farther, exercise longer

  • releases endorphins (oxytocin) that have a calming effect

 

Well-being

  • helps children focus better

  • improves literacy skills

  • provides non-stressful, non-judgmental environment

  • increases self-confidence, reduces self-consciousness

 

Mental Health:

  • lifts spirits and lessens depression

  • decreases feelings of isolation and alienation

  • encourages communication

  • provides comfort

  • increases socialization

  • reduces boredom

  • lowers anxiety

  • helps children overcome speech and emotional disorders

  • creates motivation for the client to recover faster

  • reduces loneliness

 

Guinea Pigs

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