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If you can't find a programme to meet your exact requirements a course specifically tailored to meet your needs can be developed.
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Edexcel Geography Fieldwork
for the Controlled Assessment
These programmes conduct geography fieldwork to enable students to plan and prepare for the GCSE controlled assessment; on all programmes, students will start to produce a portfolio to take back to school/college. This can be done on its own, over three days, or over 5 days with additional activities.
Simply make your selection below to view the relevant programmes.
| Controlled Assessment | Controlled Assessment + Write up |
Controlled Assessment + Revision |
Controlled Assessment + Adventure Activities |
Controlled Assessment
Edexcel A: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment, 3 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to start to prepare their portfolio to take forward to the high control ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The fieldwork will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel A. This short course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary to start to create a portfolio to take back to school or college.
Edexcel B: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment, 3 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to start to prepare their portfolio to take forward to the high control ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The fieldwork will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel B. This short course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary to start to create a portfolio to take back to school or college.
Controlled Assessment + Write up
These programmes enable teachers to quickly and easily deliver the full GCSE geography controlled assessment and write up at an FSC Centre. There is also a case study day within the programme, allowing students to experience another environment and practice their enquiry skills; this should ensure they get the best possible opportunity to prepare for the controlled assessment.
Edexcel A: Full Write-up Controlled Assessment and Case Study, 5 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to prepare their portfolio and to undertake under high control conditions the ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The fieldwork will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel A. This course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary for the creation of a portfolio and will produce a finished controlled assessment to take back to school or college in electronic or paper format.
Edexcel B: Full Write-up Controlled Assessment and Case Study, 5 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to prepare their portfolio and to undertake under high control conditions the ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The fieldwork will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel B. This course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary for the creation of a portfolio and will produce a finished controlled assessment to take back to school or college in electronic or paper format.
Controlled Assessment + Revision
Edexcel A: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment and Case Studies, 5 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to start to prepare their portfolio to take forward to the high control ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The fieldwork will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel A. This course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary to start to create a portfolio to take back to school or college. In addition, students will undertake one full day and two part day investigations to increase their awareness of other physical and human environments.
Edexcel B: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment and Case Studies, 5 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to start to prepare their portfolio to take forward to the high control ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The fieldwork will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel B. This course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary to start to create a portfolio to take back to school or college.
In addition, students will undertake one full day and two part day investigations to increase their awareness of other physical and human environments.
Controlled Assessment + Adventure Activities
Edexcel A: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment and Adventure Activities,
5 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to start to prepare their portfolio to take forward to the high control ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The field work will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel A. This course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary to start to create a portfolio to take back to school or college.
In addition, students will undertake one full day and two part day adventure and environmental activities to support the secondary curriculum dimensions and Every Child Matters. Students will have the opportunity to consider themselves and the world in which they live. Through outdoor activities designed to enhance their creativity and ability to think critically, students will explore their identity and place in a global village.
Edexcel B: Producing the Student Portfolio for Controlled Assessment and Adventure Activities,
5 days
Students will research and undertake fieldwork in an appropriate environment in order to start to prepare their portfolio to take forward to the high control ‘write up’ phase of their controlled assessment. The field work will be based on the pre-released titles from Edexcel B. This course will cover all aspects of the preparation, research, planning, processing and presentation necessary to start to create a portfolio to take back to school or college.
In addition, students will undertake one full day and two part day adventure and environmental activities to support the secondary curriculum dimensions and Every Child Matters. Students will have the opportunity to consider themselves and the world in which they live. Through outdoor activities designed to enhance their creativity and ability to think critically, students will explore their identity and place in a global village.
The FSC prides itself on being flexible.
If you can't find a programme to meet your exact requirements a course specifically tailored to meet your needs can be developed. To discuss this, contact the centre of your choice.
