FSC London offers a range of courses across the Capital City, using inspiring exciting natural built sites across London. Through working at a wide range of sites, we offer courses that suit your educational needs. all sites located near tube stations.
London
Blackheath Gate Charlton Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 8QY
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
AGE GROUPs
5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
What we offer on a school trip
Field Studies Council (FSC) offers fieldwork and outdoor learning for groups of all ages at centres across the UK. Trips use our stunning locations to teach curriculum focused work and inspire everyone about the environment.
FSC have day courses to immerse your primary school children in the natural world, taking in its sights, sounds and smells. Enjoy a day at FSC Amersham exploring geography, science or history in the outdoors.
For secondary and A level groups FSC offer curriculum based geography, biology and environmental science day courses. FSC can tailor them to your own requirements to ensure you get the most from your visit and trips utilise the local environment to fully engage students.
Bring your subject to life in the outdoor classroom!
What makes us a great choice for education
FSC uses sites across London including parks and urban spaces to deliver exciting fieldwork and outdoor learning one day trips. We work in partnership with The Royal Parks and the London Borough of Lewisham at some of these locations.
-FSC London has a wide range of sites, which are easily accessible by public transport.
-Our courses are created carefully to link to curriculum requirements. We can work with you to tailor content to fit in with work back in the classroom.
-We have passionate and experienced teaching staff.
-There is an FSC Kids Fund and FSC Bursary Fund available to offer financial support to those who may not otherwise be able to visit us.
– FSC London is part of FSC, an environmental education charity with 75 years’ experience of providing fieldwork and outdoor learning and a network of UK centres offering day and residential fieldwork opportunities.
-Our charity works in many other ways to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment including through projects working in local communities and lobbying government to include fieldwork in the curriculum.
Accreditation and Awards
LOtC Quality Badge Holder
What is typically included on our school trips
We offer a range of sessions and courses. Most sessions have short classroom sessions before and after. Teaching is delivered by fully trained and experienced tutors.
FSC has a range of courses available. Early years can use stories to gain an understanding of the outdoor environments, whilst KS1 and KS2 students will have more a focus on a particular topic. We have a full range of courses available which we can discuss with you during the booking process.
Group Sizes Catered For
We can cater for groups of any size. Some courses have a minimum fee.
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
FSC courses are created carefully to link to curriculum requirements. We can work with you to tailor content to fit in with work back in the classroom.
We provide a variety of resources to support outdoor learning, on the FSC website.
Risk Assessment Details
A detailed risk assessment for activities and teaching sites is undertaken which forms the basis of a dynamic approach to assessment by trained staff whilst in the field.
Education Officer Information
Please contact us via: 01743 852100 or enquiries@field-studies-council.org
Pricing Information
Many of our visiting groups take advantage of our off-peak prices between November and February. Between November and February, courses start at just £10 per primary pupil and £22 per secondary student for day courses.
Clothing Requirements
FSC prices include course planning; fully risk assessed teaching sites; accommodation; specialist tutors; teaching resources; fieldwork equipment; classrooms and food. The only thing you need to add-on is transport. We even provide wellies & waterproofs at our residential centres.
First Aid Information
All field teachers are trained in first aid and group management.
Available Facilities
Courses can be tailored, depending on location. Please submit an enquiry for more information.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Courses can be tailored, depending on location. Please submit an enquiry for more information.
Location Information
- Bushy Park
- Beckenham Place Park
- Greenwich Park
- Regent’s Park have classrooms on site
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