CEVAS Education Plus: Take your farm visits to the next level

Are you ready to inspire the next generation through on-farm education?

Refresh your approach to school visits with CEVAS Education Plus, a bespoke course fully funded by AHDB and delivered in partnership with Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF).

What is CEVAS Education Plus?

This course is ideal for farmers who completed their CEVAS Education training more than two years ago and want to stay up to date with the latest developments in school engagement and on-farm learning.

You will revisit core principles, explore new ideas, and ensure your visits meet current standards, including the latest Industry Code of Practice.

Successful participants will receive a Level 3 accreditation from the Open College Network, recognising your commitment to excellence in educational farm visits after you have completed the course and portfolio.

This course, normally valued at £360 plus VAT, is fully funded by AHDB for eligible levy payers.

What to expect by taking part

Apply and build on your CEVAS learning through real-life farm visit scenarios
Refresh your knowledge on health and safety, safeguarding and answering challenging questions
Learn how to adapt your activities to include and engage all types of learners
Expand your offer to meet the needs of diverse school groups
Upskill in marketing and communication strategies to effectively reach schools
Network with other experienced hosts and learn from LEAF’s education specialists

CEVAS Education Plus is more than a refresher course. It’s a chance to review, upskill, and grow your educational offer.

With expert guidance and peer support, you’ll be equipped to make every school visit impactful, inclusive and aligned with what schools need today.

Eligibility

To take part in the project, you must meet the following criteria

You must:

Be an AHDB beef, sheep, pig or dairy levy payer in England or Wales
Be a farmer, and your farm is your primary business
Be farm assured
Be CEVAS accredited
Have at least two years’ experience hosting school visits or have taken part in the AHDB School Farm Visit Support Programme and hosted at least six school visits as part of that
Comply with relevant health and safety and biosecurity requirements to ensure a safe experience for visitors to your farm
Have insurance that covers the public/school groups visiting your farm
Complete all elements of the project, including:

Completing the CEVAS Plus training course and portfolio, working towards advanced Level 3 accreditation
Having a long-term commitment to continue hosting educational visits beyond this course
Providing regular progress updates to AHDB, completing evaluation forms and submitting a short impact report one year after completion
Taking part in industry communication activities with AHDB and LEAF to share feedback and highlight the benefits of CEVAS training and accreditation

Your farm must have:

Handwashing facilities – either running water or existing handwashing facilities
Toilets – at least one available during visits (preferably two or more with a class of 30)
A tidy, safe farmyard suitable for hosting visitors

Course options

Delivery format: Online via Microsoft Teams

Evening course: 12, 19 and 26 January 2026, 6:00–8:30 pm or
Morning course: 9, 16 and 23 March 2026, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

How to apply

Applications are now closed.