Educational Access Visits
Educational Access Visits allows pupils to see how a farm works and Upper Moreton Farm is a 25 hectare beef farm in the countryside of As the name suggests the farm is on the top of a gently sloping valley, The Farmhouse The visit is essentially an outdoor event so children should be Accreditation (CEVAS) Child Protection Policy The Countryside Classroom We have a range of activities that meet all requirements, A full Teachers Resource Pack is available upon request. For more information please contact Carol Carney, 
Upper Moreton Farm Rural Project
where their food comes from, in a pleasurable and safe environment.
Wolseley Bridge, Staffordshire some 2 miles from Cannock Chase.
It is privately owned by husband and wife Chris and Carol Carney who
inherited the farm in 1987.
the landscape includes old and modern grasslands, small copses,
several wildlife ponds, fishing pools and well established broad-leaved
trees namely ash and oak. The farm is in an ongoing stewardship
agreement with its hedgerows that include several wild plum trees that
are quite rare to the county.
The farm dates back to 1876 when it was used as a small dairy farm.
The farm is also of historical interest with its ancient ridge and furrow
field adjacent to the old three storey farmhouse and Staffordshire
threshing barn and traditional stables. Upper Moreton Farm originally
was part of the Sir Charles Wolseley Estate but was sold in 1913. The
old cart track which runs from the farmhouse fields to the field known
as Round Flatts is still visible to this day. It can be followed through
neighbouring fields to the land known as land part of Taft Farm which
was purchased by the owners of Upper Moreton Farm in 1987. The new
purchase of land increased the total farm size to 42 hectares. The two
sites offer excellent opportunities for studying various subjects in the
National Curriculum and beyond, as well as the chance to enjoy the
experience of being outdoors in the countryside.
Rare Breed Gloucester Cattle Spring 2010
Facilities
Our classroom is situated in the single storey farm barn near to
the farm house. Hand washing and toilet facilities are available
in the farm house. For visits to the wildlife pools site we have a
lodge and disabled toilets together with hand washing facilities.
There are picnicking areas and under cover facilities for wet weather
at both sites.
Pond dipping at the Railway Meadow Wildlife Pools
encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for the time of year,
including boots or wellingtons. There are facilities for washing off
muddy wellingtons and a designated parking area for coaches and
minibuses at both sites.
Upper Moreton Farm is registered with the Countryside Educational
Visit Accreditation Scheme CEVAS. Carol Carney is CEVAS qualified
and has a background in horticulture as well as farming, working for
the last 13 years as a horticulture tutor for young people with
learning difficulties in a rural setting.
We have child protection and safeguarding policy and all staff
have a current enhanced CRB clearance.
The countryside offers an invaluable teaching resource. Visits
can be used to teach all aspects of the curriculum through learning
about farming and the countryside.
from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4 and over curriculum
areas of geography, history, drama, English, R.E., science,
mathematics. PSHE and citizenship, PE, ICT, art and design.
Bug hunting, Open Farm Sunday, June 2010
Activities include:
Elliot, Staffs Youth Anglers Level 1 coach with Sally
All visits are supported by Natural England and so are free to
schools and youth groups. You will however need to provide
your own transport to and from Upper Moreton Farm and
appropriate staffing cover during the trip.
Tel: 07814 237211