Y10 GCSE Geography field work for rivers in Epping Forest. Great day. Field Studies Council Newham Community Learning Newham London 💙 Epping Forest Heritage Trust

We're reflecting on an inspirational day at the Fortis Medway & Kent The PTI Primary Hub!

Jo Harris (@FieldStudiesC) and Dr Helen Clarke (@Attention2place) each led engaging outdoor activities and discussions on curriculum, fieldwork & seeing things differently.

#Teaching

A fantastic morning in the Lake District for our Third Form RGS Guildford Geographers on the second day of their field trip. Field Studies Council

In our latest blog post... guest writer Jo Harris, Education Manager, from LOtC Quality Badge holder Field Studies Council shares 5 top tips, for organisations delivering LOtC experiences, to help build a programme of quality educational outcomes.
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Deep in a secluded valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park lies Nettlecombe Court.🏰

🛌Sleeps up to 120 people
🛋️Comfortable Lounge and bar
🔬A variety of workrooms

It's a fantastic location for large groups and for team-building getaways. 🌿

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Happy #WorldOtterDay ! 🐾
Populations crashed in the UK in the last century due to the introduction of pesticides - since their ban in the 70's otters have recovered and are now found in every river catchment in the UK!

Have you seen otters near you? 👀
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Have you been tuning in to BBC Springwatch on BBC Two this week?

Megan McCubbin is just across the water from our centre FSC Millport on the Isle of Bute this week and has been enjoying the wonderful wildlife that call the Island home.

We'll certainly be watching to see what

Counting down to the #NationalFestivalofFieldwork coming in June with theme is 'Fieldwork for Everyone

Geographical Association is encouraging schools to take part this summer term.
Resources and ideas:
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🌈 We will be taking part! 🏔️

Have you visited the coast recently? What wildlife did you see? 🦀 🌊
If you have the chance, look along the seashore and in rockpools to see what you might find. 👀

Join us to learn more about marine invertebrates 🐚
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Last week to apply for our Young Darwin Scholarship! ⏰🍃

If you’re aged 16-25, you could be joining us for an immersive week in the outdoors on a 90% subsidised scholarship.

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We were delighted to welcome Mark Isherwood, Member of the Welsh Senedd for North Wales to FSC Rhyd-y-creuau

He enjoyed a tour of the centre and the chance to speak to visiting students and teachers.

📸 Mark Isherwood with Shell Waters, Centre Manager, and her team

Looking for a new skill or career change? If you have biodiversity experience, our train the trainer courses will provide you with the skills to deliver effective natural history sessions for adults.

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🍃Thinking of joining us for a biodiversity course?

Here's just some of the feedback from our wonderful participants 💚 👇

Browse our courses: field-studies-council.org/biodiversity-c…

🧑‍🎨Celebrate the benefits of combining art and science! 🔬

Anyone aged 7-18 yrs can draw or paint their favourite animal, plant or fungi for the Royal Society of Biology’s BioArtAttack 2D competition.

Find out more, and submit by 30th June at ow.ly/gs9350RTPGG

Jo Harris, Education Manager shares 5 top tips with Council for Learning Outside the Classroom on delivering learning beyond classroom experiences to help build quality educational outcomes.

From understanding your USP to managing expectations, you can read the blog here: lotc.org.uk/5-top-tips-for…
#OutdoorLearning

Since the discovery of DNA sequencing technology, scientists have had to rethink fern taxonomy. Lycophytes - Quillworts, Clubmosses & Spikeworts, are more distantly related to Ferns, while Horsetails are more closely related to Ferns.🌿

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🌦️It's Outdoor Classroom Day! 😎
Today marks a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day and teachers are encouraged to take children outdoors to play and learn.

🍃 We 100% support the initiative!

👉 Learn more: Outdoor Classroom Day

🚶 This week is #WalkToSchool Week! 🚶‍♀️
Many benefits of starting the day with a walk include:
🌤️ Cleaner air
😃 Happier children
🚙 Less congestion
Download your printable guide to spot and name nature on your walk each day.
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Let us know what you see!

Thanks Fortis Trust Looks like a fantastic session exploring different curriculum subjects in the outdoors 🌿

Jo Harris, from Field Studies Council, started Day 3 of the Fortis Medway & Kent The PTI Primary Hub by taking our delegates outdoors to do some tree detection, and even some Climate Change Dodgeball!

#Teaching #OutdoorLearning