Ready, Steady ...Grow is a fantastic programme designed to encourage children to discover where their food comes from, eat more healthy and to get children inspired by gardening.

The programme is aimed at year 4 pupils, with some class based activities and a half day at the beautiful Salop Drive Market Gardens, based in the heart of Oldbury.

The children learn about the Balance of Good Health and understand a little about plants before visiting Salop Drive. Whilst at Salop Drive the children have a very practical session designed by experts in each of the fields of;

• Horticulture;  children learn to garden and so they can grow their own food.
• Healthy eating;  children harvest and taste very fresh organic produce.
• Physical activities;  the children have fun on a treasure hunt to find their 5-a-day.

Back at school the children learn what plants need to grow and bear fruit and how this relates to their own bodies requirements to grow fit and strong.  The programme covers the curriculum, is good evidence for healthy schools, sustainable schools and Ofsted.  The trip also covers you for The Year of Food and Farming.

All costs for the programme will be covered - conditions do apply.

How to do it!

For more information contact;

Tel: 0797 132 3107 

Useful Links:

Sandwell Food Network

School Food Trust: Funding