Teachers' info

This section will aim to provide teachers with planning tools for units of work, links for more in depth knowledge of topics, lesson ideas and additional activities.

Farming and food production can feature in all areas of the curriculum from literacy and numeracy to art and dance, and from the early years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2 and beyond. Building this resource is an ongoing project and our aim is to develop it to encompass all subjects eventually.

Meanwhile, if you have any queries, comments or request for information on areas not yet covered, please contact us via the link on this website and we will try to help.

Resource Bank

Countryside Foundation for Education
A registered charity set up to educate, inform and inspire children, parents and teachers, so that they can enjoy and appreciate the countryside while having a greater understanding of the wide range of issues surrounding it. Classroom resources, information on organising farm visits for schools.

Cracking Eggs
Resources, recipes and information on eggs for teachers, parents and pupils.

Farms for Schools
Guide for teachers and farmers on organising farm visits. Information on all aspects, health and safety, activities, fact sheets and other resources.

Food a Fact of Life
Information and free resources on healthy eating, cooking, food and farming for 3yrs and up.

The Grain Chain
How cereals are grown, harvested and processed before they reach the plate. Information, lesson plans, activity sheets and support materials.

Potatoes for Schools
Site for primary aged children about potatoes; how they are grown, nutritional value. Free potato kit offer for schools.

UK Agriculture
Information resource and photographic library covering all aspects of agriculture, the countryside and the rural economy.