Published:
8:42 AM December 18, 2020
Easton College lecturer William Haire introducing pupils from Queen’s Hill Primary School to some of the cattle on the college s farm via a video-link virtual visit
- Credit: Jade Lanham
Norfolk s agricultural college has begun hosting virtual farm visits to ensure primary school children don t lose countryside learning opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic.
In a normal year the farm at Easton College, outside Norwich, hosts between 50 and 100 visits from local primary schools, with each event tailored to the year group involved and to maximise links with the curriculum.
Younger ages are taught about where their food comes from, the changing seasons and animal welfare, while the work with older pupils can be more focused, such as science and maths days - but in all cases they help develop awareness of the jobs and opportunities in land-based careers.