Farms for Schools
The Farms for Schools programme aims to ensure that school trips to farms are safe, enjoyable and educationally worthwhile. All Farms For Schools members meet the required standards in the provision of facilities and educational resources for farm visits. These include Health and Safety, current employers liability insurance and adequate toilet and hand washing facilities. Livestock on farms have to be attended by a vet at regular intervals.
The farms have risk assessments in place, follow the Code of Practice that helps ensure visitor health and safety by providing sensible, practical and proportionate guidance on preventing or controlling ill health at visitor attractions. They have CEVAS training - an accredited training programme for anyone wanting to provide education or therapeutic experiences on a farm. For further information https://visitmyfarm.org/
Farms For Schools Members
Are you a farm intererested in joining us?
Let us be your voice on industry initiatives such as the Countryside Classroom, Farm Safety Partnership and the Code of Practice and share what you are up to on our social media platforms.
If you would like to become a Farms for Schools member, contact us using the button below or phone 07711 069092. Membership costs £45 or £95 per annum depending whether or not an admission fee is charged.