The whole team at DCF would like to thank our late Treasurer Mr Colin Parry, for his kind and generous donation of time, patience and humour, over the years; Colin has been instrumental in securing the financial stability of the Charity. Rest in peace Colin, we will miss you.
Many thanks for the kindness shown by the family and friends of Colin for their substantial donations to the charity in his memory.
Below is the government's advice regarding school visits (Dec 2020)
We continue to advise against domestic (UK) overnight educational visits.
The department recognises the enormous benefits overnight residential educational visits can provide for children.
In February 2021, we will review the possibility of changing our advice for overnight residential education visits to resume from Easter 2021 on the proviso the scientific evidence supports any such change.
This advice will therefore be reviewed and updated again in February 2021
During the autumn term schools have been able to take pupils on non-overnight domestic educational visits. This should include visits for pupils with SEND connected with their preparation for adulthood (for example, workplace visits or travel training). Schools should also make use of outdoor spaces in the local area to support the delivery of the curriculum.
As normal, schools should undertake full and thorough risk assessments in relation to all educational visits to ensure they are planned and carried out safely and in line with relevant national and local restriction tier guidance protective measures, such as keeping children within their consistent group and any coronavirus (COVID-19) secure measures on transport and at the destination.
Schools should consult the health and safety guidance on educational visits when considering visits and make sure that the appropriate insurance arrangements are in place.
Manager Kelly's boys are very proud of their video. It was made to help to recruit next year's placement student from Harper Adams University in the absence of their usual recruitment event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfoxL671248
Please give it a thumbs up if you like it
We are currently opening to a limited number of visitors who had already booked before the pandemic. We are planning to accept more referrals for family holidays in the Autumn/Winter and very much welcome family referrals as we are sure there are lots of families in need of a break. Anyone who works with families can refer.
New arrangements for families -
*UPDATE - 3 lovely, local companies have brought baby goats for the farm! Huge thanks to Bromsgrove Crane Hire, Curo Accountants and Barnett Wadddingham. They will be old enough to join us at the end of February 2020
We are looking for companies or individuals/groups who would like to sponsor the purchase of a goat kid. They cost £200 - £250 and we would like a group of 3 or 4. For your money you get to name him and will receive photos and updates. You can also come and visit him. Please contact Kelly if you are interested.