2 large groups of Y6 children visited the local Farmers’ Market and Waitrose, the closest supermarket.They interviewed the staff, manager, and shoppers at Waitrose, as well as looking at the layout of the store, pricing, value for money, convenience, parking, variety of goods available and cleanliness.

When visiting the Farmers’ Market, they interviewed Claire Gerbrands, the organiser of the Market, and Manager of the Made In Stroud Shop. They interviewed stall holders, shoppers, farmers and the producers.

Their findings generated much discussion and armed with their considerable knowledge and insight, the children were well prepared for the Debate; organised by Carol Endacott of the Stroud and Mid-Glos. Education Business Partnership and held in the local Council Offices, chaired by Robert Rees, chef and Food Standards Agency representative.A lively debate ensued and CLICK HERE for their findings.

A Whole School Approach

School Dinners

"A Year In the Life of the Farmers' Market" project

Setting up a Junior Farmers Market

Junior Farmers Market case study

Setting up a Fruit Tuck Shop

Farm Visits

Apple Days           

Bees In The Curriculum

Wheat, Barley and Oats