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LEAF Education Demonstration Schools
LEAF Education Demonstration Schools are pioneering schools or a colleges which use, or are working towards using, farming, food production, and the natural environment topics within their curriculum. Each school also meets the criteria outlined below over a five-year period, working directly with LEAF Education Specialists.
Each of the three types of LEAF Demonstration Schools/Colleges has enhanced, curriculum-appropriate criteria. The school is at the forefront of creating an engaging curriculum and learning environment that deepens their pupils’ experiences and knowledge through balanced, informed insight into food production, farming, and the natural environment. Learn more below.
Your impact starts here
LEAF Education Specialists are looking for schools that excel in using food, farming, and the natural environment in their curriculum. Becoming a LEAF Demonstration School doesn’t mean lots of paperwork or extra work – it’s about celebrating and building on what your school already does well, and showcasing your hard work.
Our team, all qualified teachers and lecturers, will support you along the five-year journey from Bronze to Gold status, helping embed this ethos into your school. We’ll guide you through the process, explain any unfamiliar terms (like Farmer Time or Countryside Classroom) and answer your questions.
Together, we’ll also create Action Research tailored to your school, showcasing the benefits of outdoor and food-related learning, backed by existing research evidence.
Showcasing your success
As a LEAF Education Demonstration School, we’ll help promote your activities in ways that suit you, such as sharing photos, quotes, and event highlights (with your permission). These may appear in our newsletters, reports, and social media, following your school’s policy.
We’ll also showcase your work to organisations in the farming and food sectors, creating opportunities to collaborate.
We bring together the Demonstration School Network to share best practices, spotlight your achievements, and inspire others to follow in your footsteps.