At Tameside Alternative Provision Academy (TAPA), our on‑site farm is at the heart of what makes our environment unique, nurturing and transformative for our students.
Our diverse range of animals provides daily opportunities for hands‑on learning, emotional regulation, responsibility and connection with living creatures.
Many of our animals are adopted or rehomed, offering them a second chance in a safe and loving community — and giving students meaningful experiences in compassion, patience and care.
A Living, Learning Environment
Our farm includes:
- 2 Pygmy Goats
- 2 Sheep
- Two small flocks of free‑range chickens
- 20 Guinea pigs
- 6 Rabbits
- 1 African pygmy dormouse
- 1 Gerbil
- 3 Chinchillas
- 1 Hamster
- 2 Therapy Pugs — Cilla (black) and Marylin (blonde)
Each animal contributes to our learning environment in different ways, helping students build confidence, develop practical skills and regulate their emotions through calm, purposeful activity.
