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Growing Schools Conference 2009
gs_coference09.jpgThe Growing Schools Programme is delighted to announce that it will be holding its second national conference “Get Your Hands Dirty” at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, on the 23rd March 2009.
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Get a free Year Planner and get growing!
Growing Schools Year PlannerGrowing Schools has produced a colourful and informative calendar-style year planner for the classroom. It's available free, and schools can order a copy now, for delivery in January.
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Exciting hands-on environmental art activities
Face on treeAt the end of November farmers and teachers had fun taking part in hands-on environmental arts activities. The activities are designed for use on farms or countryside visits, or in school grounds to help children and young people to learn about food, farming and the countryside.
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Exciting outdoor places to visit mapped for teachers
Growing SchoolsFrom today onwards teachers can access a comprehensive interactive map displaying a wide choice of engaging outdoor sites for educational experiences at the click of a mouse.
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Discovering Levels' Best

Discovering Levels BestWatch these short clips to see local foods in production and to hear those involved in the process explaining what happens and the impact local food production has on local communities.

Click here for the Videos
 
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Join Us

There are many benefits to partnership with FACE including a network of mutual support that is available to all our members.

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Countryside News A current affairs news programme for children, focused on the countryside. Produced for FACE by CountryChannel.TV

Watch the first broadcast.

Down on the Farm Our new regular podcast from Essex Farmer, Guy Smith.
Listen to the lastest Episode.  

 

Farm Profiles

Farm ProfilesThe farm profiles provide detailed descriptions of a variety of farm and horticulture businesses throughout the country.

Go to the Farm Profiles section.

Think Food and Farming

Think Food and FarmingFind out more about the exciting legacy project building on the successes of the Year of Food and Farming please visit:

thinkfoodandfarming.org.uk

Why Farming Matters

whyfarmingmatters_smallThese packs, which were commissioned by the NFU from FACE, are the most significant development in teaching materials on farming for many years.

Visit the Why Farming Matters Resource

Criminal Records Bureau Checks

If you are an organisation that wishes to use Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks as part of your recruitment or appointment processes, FACE may be able to help you. As an "umbrella body", FACE can supply you with the necessary forms and guidance.

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