This course provides an opportunity for schools with low student numbers to tackle different fieldwork enquiries across a range of fieldsites.
The course will also allow students to apply investigative approaches and methods, safely use a range of practical equipment, make and record observations and gain an understanding of the roles and limitations of equipment and techniques.
Located on the picturesque Isle of Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, Field Studies Council Millport is an activity centre in Scotland, originally a marine research station, Purpose-built teaching spaces and comfortable accommodation make it an ideal base for outdoor education and fieldwork. Millport is Just an hour from Glasgow, on the Isle of Cumbrae is easily accessible via regular ferry, road, rail, and air links.
These courses are for groups of 9 or less students from any one school. Students must be accompanied by a responsible adult (usually a teacher from a school, but could be a parent/carer for an individual student).
The course price includes in-course transport, whilst at the centre, and is exempt from VAT.
Please bring your own packed lunch for the first day. All other meals are included up to a packed lunch on the last day.
Tutor: Field Studies Council Staff
Courses are led by experienced Field Studies Council staff.
