“Fieldwork is most effective when it is deliberately structured to be engaging and memorable” (Nundy, 1999)

“Actually seeing these landforms gives you a great impression and an easier understanding of how they formed” (A-level student, West Midlands)

Well-planned, safely run, quality fieldwork can benefit students’ learning and personal development. Positive fieldwork experiences may also encourage students to continue their geographical education at Key Stage 4 and beyond. The Action Plan for Geography has worked with teachers at primary and secondary level to improve the breadth and quality of fieldwork in our schools, and to put fieldwork back at the centre of geographical education.   

Information available includes:

• top tips for successful fieldwork
• health and safety guidelines
• techniques for incorporating ICT and GIS into fieldwork
• ideas and resources for local learning
• case studies of good practice
• information about CPD and exemplar field days

Follow the link on the right to see these resources.

Please contact Dr Eleanor Coulber (Action Plan Programme Officer for Fieldwork and Local Learning) with your comments, ideas and suggestions.