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/