AC2: Countryside educational access visits accreditation

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the countryside educational access visits accreditation item.

• From: Rural Payments Agency and Natural England
• Published: 2 April 2015
• Last updated: 7 February 2023 — See all updates

• Grant type: Capital item
• Areas of interest: Educational access, Uplands and Woodland

If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the CSHT applicant’s guide to understand the rules and how to apply.

How much you’ll be paid  

£277.26 once per agreement. 

How this item benefits the environment 

This item allows one member from your holding to get accredited to carry out enhanced educational experiences. 

Where you can use this item  

You can use this item only alongside capital item VED1: Educational access visits . You must apply for both items in the same application. 

What you must do to use this item 

You must send one person from your holding to a Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme (CEVAS) training course. Read the CEVAS website for more information. 

Evidence you must keep  

You must keep a copy of your accreditation certificate and provide with your claim. 

If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.

Published 2 April 2015

Last updated 7 February 2023 + show all updates

1. 1 February 2023

   'Where to use this item' updated to include WD2: Woodland Improvement

2. 27 April 2022

   Edited to include eligibility for Mid Tier.

3. 11 February 2020

   The Keeping records section of this page has been updated

4. 8 March 2017

   Updated for 2017 applications.

5. 29 March 2016

   Information updated for applications in 2016.

6. 2 April 2015

   First published.