Bringing Learning to Life
Visiting schools across Yorkshire & the North West
Engaging students from Early Years to Secondary
We bring the wonder of the natural world directly into your school hall or classroom. Our visits are far more than just "showing birds"—they are highly interactive, unforgettable educational sessions tailored perfectly to fit your specific curriculum needs.
- ✓ Curriculum-Aligned: Tailored content for EYFS right through to KS4, covering food chains, habitats, nocturnal animals, and biological adaptations.
- ✓ Indoor Free-Flying: We regularly fly our birds straight over the students' heads right inside your school hall to demonstrate flight mechanics in action!
- ✓ Safe Handling: Pupils get the thrilling opportunity to wear a falconer's gauntlet and hold a bird of prey. (Please note: For the welfare of our birds, we do not allow petting or stroking, teaching students ultimate respect for wildlife).
- ✓ Peace of Mind: Our team arrives with full DBS checks, comprehensive Risk Assessments, and Public Liability Insurance.
Typical Visit Itinerary
Adaptable from 1-hour to Full Day Sessions
Educational Presentation
An engaging introduction to 4-6 different species, exploring what makes them nature's ultimate apex predators.
Live Hall Flying
A spectacular indoor demonstration showcasing silent owl flight and the impressive wingspans of our hawks.
Handling & Interaction
Students don the glove for a safe, memorable, hands-on encounter and Q&A session.
"I booked SMJ to come to my school as a starter activity to the half term. The experience for the children was excellent and three year one classes all sat in absolute silence as they were totally mesmerised by the different owls on display. I work in an inner city school where many of the children don't have much access to the country side so I half expected the children to be scared. The calm nature of the handler and the interesting talk put them at ease and they all held the owls. As a teacher it was so rewarding to see the children get so much out of it and have an experience that they would never get outside school. SMJ are well worth the money and I would recommend anyone to book them. I can't wait until this time next year when I will book them again."
— Teacher, West Yorkshire Primary School
See us in action
Interactive sessions designed to captivate and educate
Where we travel
We are based in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire, and we come to you. We regularly visit schools in Hull, York and Liverpool, across Cheshire and throughout Lancashire, as well as closer to home.
If you are further out than that, ask anyway. We will tell you honestly whether it works rather than leave you guessing.
What it costs
There is no single price, because it depends on how far we travel and how long we stay. A morning at a school down the road and a full day across the Pennines are not the same job.
Tell us where you are, roughly how many classes you want to include and whether you are thinking half day or full day, and we will come back with a figure you can take to your budget holder.
Or call us on 01535 646800