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Case studies

 

Case studies showing how different employers are supporting young people:

 

 

DELBS case study - Garden organic - button 2010

   

 

The National Trust at Wallington is a 17th Century mansion with fine interiors and collections and has fabulous naturalistic gardens, set among woodland, farmland and moorland in Northumberland’s ‘Border Reiver’ landscape. Read more...

 

 

 

DELBS case study - Hetton Lyons - button 2010

   

 

LKL Farming is a company made up of 750 hectares of arable farmland, 800 hectares of  contract farming and a livestock of 1100 outdoor breeding sows. The direct sales of the free range pork is sold under a brand name of ‘Anna’s happy trotters’, which is based on the unique selling points of high animal welfare standards, top quality produce which is sold locally. Read more...

 

 

DELBS case study - Dorrington Hall Farm Feb 2010 - button

   

 

Students on the Foundation and Higher Diplomas’ in Environmental and Land-based Studies from The Kingswood Partnership have been given the opportunity to see firsthand what skills and knowledge are needed for effective employment in the diverse environmental and land-based sector. Read more...

 

 

 

DELBS case study - The Blue Cross Feb 2010 - button

 

 

Summerhill is a country park on the edge of Hartlepool owned and managed by Hartlepool Borough Council. Summerhill is both a local nature reserve and outdoor activity centre, with features such as a Boulder Park, a BMX course and trim trail set amongst new and emerging woodland and meadows and also has sites of archaeology interest. Read more...

 

 

DELBS case study - Weardale Feb 2010 - button

 

 

The National Marine Aquarium is the charity dedicated to raising awareness of the oceans, the challenges they face and the ways in which we can all help ensure they have a sustainable future. Read more...

 

 

 

 

 

DELBS case study - Coventry City Council Feb 2010 - button

 

 

Leicester City Council’s Park and Greenspace Services is one employer that is keen to support teaching and learning and recognises not only the benefits to the young people but also to the industry. They see their involvement as an opportunity to raise the profile of the varied professions that comprise a modern Parks and Greenspace Service. Read more... 

 

 

 

 

Garden Organic, the UK's leading organic growing charity, has been at the forefront of the organic horticulture movement for 50 years and is dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food. Read more...

 

 

 

 

DELBS case study - National Trust Feb 2010 - button

   

 

Hetton Lyons Country Park, part of the Sunderland Springboard Trust, works with park users aged from 8 to over 65, and their mission is to offer quality opportunities in which people can develop their personal and vocational skills while working for the care and benefit of members of the community. Read more...

 

 

 

DELBS case study - LKL farm - button 2010

 

 

 

Dorrington Hall Farm in Cheshire is a traditional mixed farm rearing sheep, beef and growing cereals. The family run farm has two employees and have been in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme for over 8 years and are open for educational access. Read more...

 

 

 

 

DELBS case study - Wiltshire College Feb 2010 - button

 

 

 Animal care and management students currently play a significant role in the day to day running of a The Blue Cross Cattery, which is based at the Lackham Campus of Wiltshire College. Read more...

 

 

 

 

 

DELBS case study - Summerhill Feb 2010 - button

 

 

Weardale Outdoor Centre and the Coves House Estate in County Durham is a small family rural estate with an impressive outdoor education centre for renewable energy and land based skills and activities. Read more...

 

 

 

 

 

DELBS case study - National Marine Aquarium Feb 2010 - button

 

 

The Parks Service at Coventry City Council, are responsible for managing the parks, woodlands and open spaces in and around Coventry. Joe Taylor is the Country Park Manager and explains why the Parks Service is involved in supporting teaching and learning. Read more...

 

 

 

 

DELBS case study - Leicester City Council Feb 2010 - button
Case studies showing how to successfully engage with employers:

 

 

DELBS case study - Derbyshire Education Business Partnership Feb 2010 - button

 

 

 

 

Natural England and the Forestry Commission are working together on a new and exciting pilot programme in the West Midlands to support delivery of the Diploma. Read more...

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to long established partnerships with employers and work-based learning providers, most schools and colleges use the services of Education Business Partnership Organisations (EBPOs) to arrange work-related learning activities, including work experience placements. Read more...

 

 

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