Every Bucksmore Education programme offering is carefully designed to provide fun and educational excursions that allow students to further their studies outside of the classroom. Whether this may be a ride on the London Eye taking in the spectacular sights of Central London, a private tour of various Cambridge or Oxford Universities, or a coordinated sports session on site, our social programme will engage and absorb students into British culture and heritage, guarantee long-lasting friendships and offer plentiful opportunities for students to improve their English in real-life settings. The excursions will promote communication skills for the students, testing their English language skills with each other and with members of the public.

At Plumpton, bedrooms are located on the ground and first floor of the main building, Classrooms and the dining hall are also situated on the ground floor. Students are divided into separate male and female hallways, and all bedrooms are either single or twin rooms. Bathrooms are shared between 4-6 students.

Meals

All meals included.Packed lunch on excursion days

Pocket Money

We suggest students bring no more than £150 per week in spending money. The only things students will need to spend money on are souvenirs or snacks, everything else they may need is included in the course fee!

Every Bucksmore Education programme offering is carefully designed to provide fun and educational excursions that allow students to further their studies outside of the classroom. Whether this may be a ride on the London Eye taking in the spectacular sights of Central London, a private tour of various Cambridge or Oxford Universities, or a coordinated sports session on site, our social programme will engage and absorb students into British culture and heritage, guarantee long-lasting friendships and offer plentiful opportunities for students to improve their English in real-life settings. The excursions will promote communication skills for the students, testing their English language skills with each other and with members of the public.

Bucksmore offers a free airport transfer service for all students at Plumpton arriving and/or departing between 10:00-20:00 at:

• London Heathrow (LHR)

• London Gatwick (LGW)

Students requesting private transfers outside of these destinations and times will be subject to additional charges.

Learning outcomes

• Develop English language proficiency through a wide range of academic challenges
• Gain a detailed understanding of animal care and management via theory and practical sessions
• Realistic determination of English ability using the Bucksmore Assessment
• Immersive language development through cultural excursions to UK city destinations

Student profile

• Students who want to improve their English language fluency and proficiency
• Students who have a keen interest in animals and veterinary care as a career
• Young, motivated students looking for an additional challenge through practical workshops
• Students interested in making new friends and joining a vibrant international community

Course Overview

This programme is for students who want to learn about animal husbandry, handling and welfare. Learners build knowledge and confidence around various animals ranging from small mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs and mice), domesticated livestock (goats, donkeys, sheep and alpacas), and exotic species (reptiles, amphibians and tortoises). The course usually starts with small mammals then builds upon these skills as the learner’s progress onto the more challenging animals. Each learner will complete a workbook and receive a certificate of completion at the end of their course.

Sample Lessons

**Day 1 **

Centre Induction: Health and safety talk, tour of Centre and presentation of appropriate behaviour around the animals and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). **Cleaning and feeding of rodents: **students remove old food and water and then provide fresh food water. Spot cleaning - sweeping of soiled sawdust, wiping of enrichment toys and replacement of hay in hay balls. **Practical animal handling: **students are taught how to handle a rabbit or guinea pig and undertake a health check.

Day 2

**Cleaning and feeding of reptiles: **Students remove old food and water and then provide fresh food water. Students also provide fresh peat and sand. **Practical animal handling: **students are taught how to handle a gecko or snake and undertake a health check.

Day 3

**Cleaning and feeding of amphibians: **Students remove old food and water and then provide fresh food and water. **Practical animal handling: **Students are taught how to handle frogs and toads and undertake a health check.

Day 4

**Cleaning and feeding of invertebrate and specimen species: **students remove old food and water and then provide fresh food water. **Practical animal handling: **Walking and bathing the ferrets.