Seedlings | Seedlings

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what we do

what we can offer

We provide gardening-based interventions across primary, middle, and secondary schools, creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences in outdoor environments.

Our services include:

Whole-class sessions linked to the National Curriculum
SEN nurture sessions tailored to support individual needs
After-school gardening clubs that encourage creativity and wellbeing
Garden design for educational settings
Ongoing maintenance and care
Landscaping to transform and enhance outdoor learning spaces
NEW: Off site learning provision for SEN, Home schools or EHCP pupils

"Seedlings has had a positive impact on the children at our school. It has nurtured not only their understanding of nature and sustainable practices but also their sense of responsibility, patience, and teamwork. Through hands-on experiences in the garden, our children have developed a deeper connection to the environment, improved their focus and well-being, and gained valuable life skills that extend beyond the classroom. Seedlings has truly helped our children grow—both in the garden and in themselves."

Kirsty Jordan-Gill, Headteacher, Broadmayne First School

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what schools say

“Working with Seedlings supports the whole child—boosting engagement, wellbeing and confidence—while also enriching the physical outdoor spaces in a practical and memorable way.”

Gary Spracklen, Headteacher, The Prince of Wales School

"Pupils have shown excitement to come to school, improvement engagement and wellbeing in school. Seedlings has offered opportunities for outside learning, problem solving outside of the classroom and to offer a hands-on learning experience, which was benefited all pupils, but especially those with SEN."

St Mary's Puddletown

"James' sessions have been engaging and inclusive for the children in our Thrive Base. The sessions have been varied with a range of activities each week - whatever the weather! Seedlings is helping transform our garden area, and promote an enjoyment of gardening and the outdoors, for the children."

Emily Carter, Thrive Base teacher, Conifers Primary School

"The children really enjoy it and it is a highlight of the week"

"Thank you James for everything you've done for my son"

Meet the Team

Founder

JAMES MITCHELL

Founder of Seedlings James started a gardening business as a teenager and has always had a passion for home growing and looking after the environment. Combining this passion with his years of experience working with children in the cricket world planted the idea for Seedlings and he is loving watching it grow.

Seedlings Educator

kate roke

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Kate

brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and passion for nurturing young minds. Kate is now combining this with her love for gardens to help schools create wonderful outdoor spaces and pupils learn about the natural world.

Seedlings Educator

Yannine rengel

Yannine has background in art therapy and has spent the last decade growing vegetables and flowers. She is CEVAS accredited and has been involved in educational visits at Tamarisk farm for the last three years. She has also recently started working in early years settings. She loves making things and getting her hands dirty so will be perfect for encouraging little hands to get to work!

Seedlings Educator/ Administrator

Jessamy Mitchell

Jessamy spent five years working in a Pupil Referral Unit as a Learning Mentor, where she developed a thriving therapeutic garden to support students’ wellbeing and engagement.

As a talented artist, she brings creativity into all aspects of her teaching, weaving art and nature together to create inspiring, hands-on learning experiences. You can view more of her artwork at www.jessamykeily.com