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Fieldwork planning

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Fieldwork planning toolkit

Everything you need to know about planning school fieldwork

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Key fieldwork experiences and techniques

Top ten fieldwork experiences to satisfy GCSE Geography skill requirements

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Fieldwork on a budget

Explore ideas for local and school grounds fieldwork

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Using fieldwork providers

What to consider when using fieldwork providers

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Inclusive fieldwork

A range of material and research related to inclusive fieldwork

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    Geography Subject Knowledge Programme

    Supporting geographers’ subject knowledge through access to a series of themed subject knowledge modules

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    Principles for undergraduate field courses

    The Council of Heads of Geography in UK HEIs' principles for planning and delivering undergraduate fieldwork, guided by evidence and good practice.

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    Fieldwork principles: list of departments

    A list of university departments that have committed to the undergraduate fieldwork principles.

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