Mammal tracks and signs: author interview
Dan Puplett has just written and illustrated the new WildID fold-out guide to Mammal tracks and signs. Here Dan answers our questions about the guide…
Pond Dipping
A firm favourite at the Field Studies Council, for all ages and in most seasons, is a pond dipping session! Pond dipping is…
Why outdoor education is an essential part of every childhood.
The benefits from participating in education outdoors far outreach simply having fun in the fresh air. With nature as an inspirational backdrop, outdoor…
Design a badge for Margam Discovery Centre / Dyluniwch fathodyn ar gyfer Canolfan Ddarganfod Margam
Congratulations to the winners! We’re delighted for the two winning entries to our badge competition. Both schools will enjoy a free two night residential this…
15% off school residentials for new customers
We’re delighted to be offering a discount of 15% for any new customers who make a booking for a primary or secondary school residential…
Best Geography Learning Experience nomination
We’re delighted to have received a nomination for the 2023 School Travel Awards for the Best Geography Learning Experience. The Travel Awards finalists…
How to ensure wellbeing in nature: it’s not as easy as we think!
New research shows how to ensure student wellbeing on a school residential and highlights that outdoor environmental education tutors should be mindful that being…
Geography Fieldwork Requirements Return
Field Studies Council have signed a joint statement strongly supporting the return of fieldwork requirements in GCSE and A Level Geography. The statement is a…
Free Resources for National Fieldwork Week 2022
We’re working with the Geographical Association to celebrate National Fieldwork Week, 6th-10th June, and encourage teachers and students to learn outdoors.
New Natural History GCSE Announced
Environmental education specialists here at Field Studies Council have been heavily involved in the long-running campaign to bring about the new qualification, Natural History GCSE,…