Emma - Founding Director at Diamond Families.

I have had many adventures in life. I even climbed the millennium dome!

I could not live without mayonnaise.

My favourite colour is Love.

Summer is my favourite season.

Birds singing makes me happy.

There is no sound more magical than hearing children laughing.

Cheesecake is delicious.

And yes I am that person who will move a snail from the footpath so it is safe.

Scruffy - Therapy Dog

My name is Scruffy and I am a therapy dog - I can help to calm you if you feel sad or upset.

I am a mammal and live for 10-14 years.

I like warm indoor places.

I can only eat pork and fish. It is very important not to feed me anything else. Sometimes I have special biscuits from the vets.

I live with Emma and her children.

I have black and grey fur with a black tail.

I am not allowed to jump on my rear legs, it can cause hip dysplasia.

Aaron Evans - Farm support coach

I am a farm support coach which means helping out on the farm and supporting the students.

I love all animals especially horses, donkeys and dogs.

My favourite season is Spring because nature comes to life but I do like the winter and I love the outdoors.

Emily - Community and farm coach coordinator.

Hi, my name is Emily, I am a community and farm wellbeing coach coordinator here at Diamond families. I have always loved animals and really enjoy working with our wonderful animals here on the farm.

I love being outdoors, walking, gardening and at home planting flowers and helping wildlife to thrive. My favourite flower is a sunflower, my favourite colour changes depending on how I am feeling. My favourite animals are dogs but I do love bumblebees!

I have worked with families for many years and feel privileged to be able to work alongside our students here on the farm, helping to learn lots of new skills and hopefully make a difference.

Emma - Service Manager

I look after the wellbeing of our students and their families.
I love been able to help make a difference to children and  young people's life.
My favourite colour is rainbow all different colours, as they are beautiful and are made up of rain and sunshine! They make me smile!
My favourite time of year is summer! It lets me enjoy and explore the outdoors with family and friends.
I love a lot of animals but a few of my favourite animals are dogs, donkeys, highland cows and a Koala bear. 

Emma - Sessional Play Coach

My favourite colour is purple.

My favourite season is Autumn as I love all the different colours of the leaves falling from the trees and crunching under my feet.

My favourite song is Summer of 69 by Brian Adams.

My favourite food is chips, you can eat them lots of different ways.

I love reading and all animals, especially my dog Alfie and cat Charlie.

Rebecca - Sessional Play Coach

Matthew - Farm and community coach

Hi. I'm Matthew and I am a Farm and Community Coach with Diamond Families. I have worked in the countryside all my life and love being outdoors and seeing life thrive everywhere. I particularly love sharing my experiences with others, especially young people. My favourite time of the year is Spring, especially as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer. My favourite animals on the farm are the chickens, as they are full of character - and because they love exploring everywhere!

Becca - outdoor learning coordinator

Hi, my name is Becca, I am the Outdoor Learning Coordinator here at Diamond Families. I have always had a deep passion for supporting both animals and young people, which makes being here on the farm such a wonderful experience.

I am at my happiest when I’m outdoors, whether I'm gardening or out hiking with my dog. I also love to travel and have been lucky enough to visit many continents, including living in China for four years! My favorite color is purple, and my favorite animal is the hummingbird because of their beautiful colors and the unique sound they make.

I have been a teacher for seven years and feel truly passionate about supporting children through their educational journeys. I love being able to help our students grow, learn, and discover new things in the great outdoors.