Testimonials:

‘The Programme was incredibly beneficial. It is very well put together/resourced and the whole school loved having the chicks’

‘Lots of cross-curricular links (PSHE, writing etc and part of the Life Cycle topic.’

‘Very beneficial in terms of well-being, self-esteem, caring for a living creature’

‘ Very pleased once again and will be rebooking for next year. It’s been an incredible experience throughout the school, as used live streaming to watch the hatching.’

‘The whole school, children, teachers & parents loved having the chicks in school.’

’The children loved having the chicks and as our pupils are in the Centre for various physical and mental health needs, it was wonderful to see their interaction with the chicks.’

‘Children throughout the school were enthralled by the whole process of hatching chicks as we set up a webcam the incubator. The reception class loved the caring for living things side of the experience. I have always been impressed by the way the Programme is set up.’

‘The Programme inspired children’s writing and improved their knowledge and understanding of life cycles and how to care for and look after animals.’

‘Great real-life experience – memories for life.’

It’s a brilliant Programme. Our class loved the experience and we shared the experience with the rest of the school.

‘Seeing the eggs hatch is a fantastic opportunity and a well-loved tradition in our school. It promotes many areas of our EYFS curriculum. Thank you for another brilliant learning opportunity!’

‘Fantastic experience for pupils. Lots of learning opportunities and links to Curriculum’.

‘It was well organised and handed over professionally. The children gained an experience they have not been part of before. The PowerPoints were great, as were the Life Cycle popouts. We will definitely be using the Programme again next year.’

’Very efficient booking and delivery services. The Programme supported our life cycle topic and gave pupils and staff a wonderful experience.’

‘Children not used to animals got the chance to boost their confidence. Posters were
brilliant for staff and children.’

‘Absolutely fantastic and can’t wait to do it again next year.’

‘The Nursery children, their parents, staff and children from upper school enjoyed the excitement and experience of watching the eggs hatch and observing the growth of chicks over the 2 weeks.’

‘Absolutely fantastic and can’t wait to do it again next year.’

The Living Eggs Programme is ‘one of the 50 things our pupils need to do before they leave.’

‘Fabulous! We had over 20,000 hits on our live webcam which was shown over 14 days’

‘We have had Living Eggs for many years. The Programme is amazing. The children love the hands-on learning and it’s all very positive for Staff, children and parents. It helps settle new children.
Thank you
Living Eggs!’

Great excitement fills the nursery as chicks have hatched in the incubator. Children bring their parents along to check on the chicks’ progress, sharing their joy in witnessing this truly magical experience.

’Helps support the Creative Curriculum’ & ‘A wonderful stimulus for work across the Curriculum’

Putting these eggs in a classroom is a splendid way to stimulate discussion about life.”

Professor Paul Howard-Jones, Educational Neuroscientist, University of Bristol.

We have had the chicks for a few years running now and completely love the wonderful experience and think the company is fab!

It’s been wonderful as always and the experience engages both the children and staff (especially the staff)!!!

“Created ‘awe and wonder’ for children, particularly less able. Promoted good writing experience, especially for boys”

“ Lots of language from children with speech and language difficulties”

“In our setting the nurturing is invaluable”

“All Pupils at the Centre were involved – brought out the softer side of our more troubled pupils”