Pennyhooks Project

The Pennyhooks Project is a farm-based program for children with autism spectrum disorders in Shrivenham, United Kingdom.^[1] A usual day for the students involves mainly farm-based activities including animal care and countryside skills such as conservation, as well as training in craft skills. The farm specialises in raising Aberdeen Angus cattle.

The farm offers the students the Open College Network-accredited Countryside Stewardship Course,^[2] and assists in the transition between school and work.^{[citation needed]}

The owner is Lydia Otter.^[2] The Pennyhooks Project was founded in 2001 by Otter and Richard Hurford, previously a probation service officer, who now manages the farm.^[2]

References[]

^ "BBC Radio Oxford - Phil Gayle, Pennyhooks care farm in Shrivenham". BBC Radio Oxford. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Animal magic: How a farm is helping autistic children". The Independent. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2016.

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[1] "BBC Radio Oxford - Phil Gayle, Pennyhooks care farm in Shrivenham". BBC Radio Oxford. Retrieved 16 January 2016.

[independent.co.uk-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Animal magic: How a farm is helping autistic children". The Independent. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2016.

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