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Outdoor Classroom
Each year we welcome over 70,000 people on courses of various lengths to 17 Field Centres across the United Kingdom. Find out more about our provision of Biology fieldwork and Geography fieldwork from KS1 to Degree Level
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Over the last 60 years the FSC has touched the hearts and minds of individuals of all ages. By becoming a member, you can help us to reach even more people.
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The FSC is working with The Life Science Centre to offer access to state of the art equipment and industrial scientists to secondary science teachers in Cumbria.
FSC Professional Development
For Teachers
Outdoor learning can provide huge opportunities for students and teachers alike. But it can also be daunting. This is why every year the FSC offers career development and professional training opportunities in fieldwork and the environment for trainee and experienced teachers, educational visits coordinators, outdoor leaders and countryside staff.
During 2009/10 we will be offering a programme of courses specifically for teachers these include:
Sponsored courses for PGCE students and NQTs | Courses to help develop skills for teachers
PGCE and NQT Sponsored courses
If you are worried by fieldwork or concerned about out-of-classroom learning this courses may be the answer!
Our specially designed courses for PGCE students and NQTs are sponsored by the FSC, cost £50 for a weekend including full board and accommodation and are aimed at Key Stage 2/3, 3/4 and AS/A2 level teachers.
Courses include support and ideas for:
- Management of groups' during fieldwork
- Risk Assessment
- Using different sites and habitats
- Practical subject-based activities and ideas
2009 Courses
There are no remaining courses in this year's programme.2010 Courses
Click on the course title to read more about the course
| Course Title | Centre | Tutor | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsored Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Cross curricular Eco Adventure training course specially designed for PGCE students and NQTs | Castle Head | FSC Staff | 12 Mar-14 Mar |
| Sponsored Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 science training course specially designed for PGCE students and NQTs | Preston Montford | FSC Staff | 26 Mar-28 Mar |
| Sponsored A Level science training course specially designed for PGCE students and NQTs | Nettlecombe Court | FSC Staff | 04 Jun-06 Jun |
