A special holiday club allows for children to get stuck in this October, caring for miniature pigs.

Kew Little Pigs, based in Amersham will open its doors to school-age children for two days of learning over half term.

Olivia Mikhail, owner of Kew Little Pigs, said: "Our holiday clubs are always really popular and children absolutely love to come to us and find out how we look after the pigs.

"It's a full day of activities and treats, and at the moment we have piglets galore, so it will be extra cute."

The holiday clubs will take place on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 9am until 3pm.

Children attending will also enjoy Halloween activities, and receive a poster, certificate, and pig goody pack to take home as a memento.

Sessions cost £80, with a discount code CPKD24 for 20% off for a limited time.

Kew Little Pigs have a host of activities for children this half termKew Little Pigs have a host of activities for children this half term (Image: Kew Little Pigs)

Kew Little Pigs also runs the Pigs for Schools scheme, placing micro pigs in schools.

The scheme aims to provide children with the benefits of caring for animals, including improved communication skills and a love and respect for all animals.

Participating schools must prove they have the space for the pigs, create a pig care rota, and undertake a pig-keeping course before the animals arrive.

The farm reports that the scheme has been successfully launched in schools around Buckinghamshire, benefiting around 100,000 schoolchildren.

Ms Mikhail said: "Pigs for Schools really is a source of great pride for us, and our goal is for every child to have access to regular animal interactions in the county and beyond.

"Caring for animals at home is not possible for some children who cannot have pets, but by spending time with the pigs in this way they get all the great social and emotional benefits too."

Schools such as Waterside Primary Academy in Chesham have adopted three pigs as part of the scheme.

Olivia Goddard, a year four class teacher at the school, said: "This has been one of the most amazing things we have done, not only has it helped the children teaching them responsibility and nurturing, but it is also very good with the well-being side too."

The school has appointed some of its year five pupils as 'Pig Rangers', who feed and clean the pigs each morning before school starts.