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Field Studies Council cuts carbon emissions by 77.5% since 2011

Field Studies Council has achieved another year of brilliant progress, cutting 2025 carbon emissions* by 9% compared to 2024. This builds on our long-term success, reducing emissions by 77.5% since 2011 and supports our recently…

Appeal launched to get children out of the classroom

Earlier this month we launched a £20,000 appeal to ensure more school children get the chance to go on school trips. Research suggests…

Opening up the world of outdoor discovery

For some young people, exploring a woodland or discovering creatures in ponds is a normal childhood occurrence. For others, it is an entirely…

Building confidence beyond the classroom: A Level fieldwork at Nettlecombe Court

This month at Nettlecombe Court, students from Peter Symonds College took part in our A Level Skills for the Independent Investigation course — an experience designed to prepare them for their NEA and beyond.

Finding connection in nature: Nelly’s story

The Department for Education (DfE) funded holiday activities and food (HAF) programme aims to support children to eat more healthily, be more active…

Where an apprenticeship can take you – Real Career Journeys 

Part 3 of the Apprenticeship Series  An apprenticeship is often the first step in a much bigger journey. At the Field Studies…

Behind the Scenes — How We Support Our Apprentices 

Part 2 of the Apprenticeship Series  Behind every successful apprentice is a network of people who guide, mentor and champion them. At…

What It’s Really Like to Be a Trainee Tutor at the Field Studies Council 

Part 1 of the Apprenticeship Series  At the Field Studies Council, our Trainee Tutor apprenticeship is more than a stepping stone into…

Funding for woodland walks and wildlife experiences

Arundel Court Primary Academy Grants for Schools trip to Juniper Hall  Case study by David Plant Woodland walks and wonderful wildlife awaited…

Using outdoor learning to bridge the disadvantage gap

“I’m LOVIN’ this Miss. I might even go into this, you know?” “Can we just come here for…

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