Have you ever wondered how a year on a hill farm looks? Travel through the seasons and see what tasks have to be done by Sally each month on her small farm in the Dark Peak. Follow her as she looks after her flock and find out about the conservation work she is doing, including the restoration of species rich hay meadows.

Approximate course length: 1.5 hours

This course is for:

Anyone who has a passion and an interest for the environment, and loves the Peak District National Park where the tutor is lucky enough to reside.

The course will cover:

This illustrated talk will cover:

• How the farm Sally lives on is run with the seasons

• All about the conservation work being done

• The restoration of species rich hay meadows

• The support for ground nesting birds

• What the animals get up to all year round

• The High Level Stewardship Scheme run by Natural England

• What it takes to get from farm to fork

This course will be delivered remotely via Zoom or Teams so you will be part of a live class, with a tutor, but with everyone doing the lessons at their own home.

There will be plenty of chance to ask questions.

Work outside of sessions:

This is not required, though we hope it will inspire you to have a go at dry stone walling or other conservation work!

Additional costs and what to prepare:

You will need either a smart phone, tablet, laptop or other computer with internet access to do the course via a link you will be sent.

You may want a pen and paper, laptop or tablet so that you can make your own notes.

To download information about your course visit:

How to access your course:

You will be sent an email at least 24 hours before your course is due to start with joining instructions.

Progression from this course:

You may wish to progress to one of the other talks or courses by Sally such as ‘A History of Dry Stone Walling’ or the ‘Virtual Lambing Experience’. Or perhaps you might want to try a Dry Stone Walling Taster course or a Dry Stone Walling qualification.

Discuss your next steps with your tutor or centre staff.

For further information on our Spring term programme or on the additional support we offer visit: derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Booking:

Before booking onto this course, please read the Derbyshire Adult Education Learner Entitlement

When you book onto the course you need to provide Personal Information. To see the privacy notice issued by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department of Education (DfE), please visit Education and Skills Funding Agency privacy notice: April 2019

What can you expect from DACES?

Safeguarding and Prevent

Whilst on our on-line courses you can expect a safe space, free from abuse, bullying, discrimination or threat. Click on the following link for more information: Safeguarding and Prevent

If you have any concerns/queries regarding safeguarding/prevent please report these to your tutor or email: adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Further information:

We are offering a reduced programme of courses in our centres which is subject to change due to the current COVID 19 situation. For more information and to view our Spring 2020 brochure visit our website

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We wish you every success with your course. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments or enquiries at adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Careers Support:

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Our staff are experienced and qualified to a minimum of Level 4 in Information, Advice and Guidance

✔Friendly, supportive and adaptable to learner needs

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During the COVID-19 outbreak our centres are closed for face-to-face appointments, but we’re still offering impartial information, advice and guidance in other ways. Support will be available via video calls, telephone, text and / or email.

Please get in contact with your local Careers Coach:

Becky Stancill 07767 670797 becky.stancill@derbyshire.gov.ukAmber Valley - AlfretonBolsover and North East Derbyshire - Bolsover / Clay Cross / ShirebrookChris Ellerington 07896 804096 chris.ellerington@derbyshire.gov.ukAmber Valley - HeanorErewash - Ilkeston / Long EatonSouth Derbyshire and South Dales - Swadlincote

Sarah Kelly 07967 391263 sarah.kelly@derbyshire.gov.ukHigh Peak and North Dales - Buxton / Glossop / New MillsWendy Leigh 07717 303855 wendy.leigh@derbyshire.gov.ukAmber Valley - AlfretonBolsover and North East Derbyshire - Dronfield / EckingtonChesterfield - Chesterfield / Staveley

Yvonne Power 07967 308873 yvonne.lawton@derbyshire.gov.ukAmber Valley - BelperHigh Peak and North Dales - MatlockSouth Derbyshire and South Dales - Ashbourne

For impartial information, advice and guidance on careers and learning visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/careersservice