It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

Disputes and Appeals policy

If you have a dispute arising from any dissatisfaction with the performance of Vale Training Services Ltd or wish to appeal against any decision made by the Instructor - assessor/ Vale Training Services Ltd please read the summary below: 

1. Please discuss your concerns with the Instructor - assessor/ Vale Training Services Ltd Vale Training Services Ltd Administrator.
2. If not satisfied you can request a full copy of the Vale Training Services Ltd Disputes and Appeals procedure. 
3. Your Dispute or Appeal must now be lodged in writing or by Email.  Please complete the Disputes and Appeals Notification Form (please retain a copy for your own records) and return it to: Vale Training Services,Marsh Hill Farm, Marsh, Aylesbury.  HP17 8ST.      

                                                Or

info@valetraining.co.uk 

1. Vale Training Services Ltd is committed to processing your dispute or appeal and informing you of the outcome within a maximum of 55 working days.  The actual time will depend on the nature of the dispute or appeal.    
2. There will be no charge for processing disputes and appeals. 
3. If you are still not satisfied with the outcome of your dispute or appeal you have a second line of recourse to CERTIFICATING BODIES.
4. You may request from Vale Training Services Ltd or from CERTIFICATING BODIES Direct a copy of CERTIFICATING BODIES’s Disputes and Appeals procedure. 
5. As before your dispute or appeal must be in writing.  If you have retained a copy of the completed Disputes and Appeals Notification Form  it should be sent to the appropriate certificating body: 

Approved by Vale Training Services

12th August 2016

Reviewed July 2020