To help us make the best of your day please read this list of guidelines and share with staff who are attending on the day.
- All pupils should walk behind the deliverer. The deliverer knows the route around the farm and will follow the safest route.
- If the deliverer shouts ‘STOP’ or blows a whistle everyone must stop still until instructed to move. Again, this is precautionary and designed only to aid safety on the farm.
- Pupils should remember that farms are not playgrounds. There is always space to let off steam at lunch time so the farm and buildings should be viewed as the ‘classroom’ and the designated area the ‘playground’.
- No running or shouting near the animals as its their home and it can spook them.
- To stick as a group and no wondering of.
- School staff to inform deliverer if they need to leave the main group for any reason i.e. toilets.
- Lots of hand washing.
- Please ensure that children are wearing wellingtons even if you are visiting in the summer months. Farms are muddy and mucky all year; it will also help keep children safe from ticks, nettle stings etc.
- If your school has hi-vis vests for the children, please ensure they wear them
- No food or drink to be consumed as we go around the farm. You will be given the opportunity to have snack/lunch stops during the course of the day
- Please ensure children wear appropriate clothing for weather and outside activities, including long trousers instead of shorts or skirts as you may go through long grass and again in case of ticks.
- Please inform us of any allergies.
- Each farm has a NFU risk assessment, all staff are DBS checked and safeguarding trained. We also have a designated safeguard lead.
- Its really helpful to know what topic you are studying in school so we can tailor the day around this the best we can. If booking is at Lower Stock Farm, then please inform us of your two chosen activities.
- Please notify us of any changes to the group size/age or anyone needing wheelchair access.
- Please take all rubbish away with you.
- We send out the invoices at the end of each month. Please contact accounts@farmlink.org.uk regarding any financial matters
- If you are running late or if there is a problem during your day please contact Dani on dani@farmlink.org.uk or 01278 655071.
- To listen well and ask loads of questions!
- To have the best time!
We do need the schools to ensure that they have enough ‘staff to pupil’ ratio and that one of the staff members is first aid trained.
On arrival we allow time for toileting and snacks if you have brought something with you.
The above rules are set out so everyone can enjoy their lesson on the farm and get the maximum benefit in a safe environment studying in a ‘Classroom in the Countryside’.
