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… Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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,… Read More
Welcoming school groups this summer
We are delighted that the DfE advice on school visits is now in line with England’s Roadmap to Recovery. Our centres will be able to… Read More
Supporting schools and teachers during lockdown
With pupils at both primary and secondary age learning from home once again we have pulled together a range of helpful resources to help support… Read More
Plans for resuming overnight school trips by Easter welcomed
FSC has welcomed plans which could allow overnight school trips to resume by Easter next year. Chief Executive Mark Castle said it was positive news… Read More
Sheina Marshall Fund Placement Students Present their Findings
In August, FSC tutor Christina Sinclair mentored two students from London universities for a three-week virtual placement which is able to take place due to the Sheina Marshall Fund. Read More
FSC suite of digital fieldwork products launched
We are delighted to be launching a range of more than 40 digital products today to coincide with schools returning. The courses cover key… Read More
Changes to exams in 2021: How FSC can support fieldwork and practical learning
With schools returning in exceptionally challenging times FSC has been working hard to adapt and provide ways to help teachers with the challenges of catching… Read More