Guidance for Schools

Guidance Notes for School Groups using the Mudchuate Park and Farm

Safety and Responsibilities

• Ensure an appropriate staff/pupil ratio

• Be aware of the need to maintain control over your group whilst working in a public park

• Discourage the children from picking plants and flowers. Encourage recording of observations through sketching and photographs

• Brief the children on the need to remain calm and use quiet voices around the animals

• Only feed the animals with prior permission

• Collect all litter and dispose of in the bins provided.

• Ensure that hands are washed before eating, especially following contact with the animals.

• In case of emergency, telephones are located in the Main Office in the courtyard opposite the cafe.

• A First Aid kit is located in the Classroom, Main Office building and in the Nursery building 

Suggestions that may help for your visit

There are pathways around the site to allow access to the animals and plants. The development of the Mudchute is on-going, so at times there may be building works which restrict access to certain parts of the park. 

What to Wear

Winter - Waterproof coat, tough boots or shoes, hat, scarf & gloves.

Summer - Light coat in case of rain. Trousers to protect against nettles and brambles. Long sleeved top to protect against sunburn.