A level Geography Fieldwork - Field Studies Council

Introduction to Science and Biology Fieldwork
for Secondary Teachers
Rachael Passant studied Zoology at Bangor University, before embarking on a two year adventure overseas to
experience as many of the habitats and natural wonders that she had learnt about as she could. She returned to study a
PGCE in secondary science and has taught in North Wales, Switzerland and Cumbria.
Adrian Pickles has been an FSC Head of Centre since the year 2000; first at Malham Tarn and then at Preston Montford.
Before that he worked in schools for 18 years, teaching science.
Milly Piggott graduated from University with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology. Her love for the
outdoors, no matter what the weather and her desire to share the wonders of nature with others, has led her into a
career as an environmental educator. For the last five years has worked as a Senior Tutor and Team Leader at Orielton
Field Centre.
Sue Townsend is FSC’s Biodiversity Learning Manager. The role combines internal training with networking to
government and environmental policy committees. She spent 17 years as Head of Centre at Preston Montford having
previously taken roles as Science Adviser, Environmental Tutor and Botanical Surveyor for FSC, Local Councils and
environmental charities.
COURSE FEES
Shared accommodation: £50
Non-resident: £30
Included within the fee:
Up to 10 hours of tuition a day.
Expert tuition by fully trained staff.
Full board accommodation including a cooked breakfast, picnic lunch, homemade cakes and an evening meal.
Vegetarian and other dietary options are available.
Use of resources including library, workrooms, studios and the Centre grounds.
Transport to all field sites, where required, during the course.
Rigorous and proven health and safety procedures including 24 hour emergency cover.
Access to risk assessments.
Specialist equipment and exclusive access to specially developed resources.
E-mail support before and after the course (on request).
WHAT TO BRING
(Old) Warm clothes - we may get muddy and wet.
Waterproof top, waterproof trousers, a comfortable day sack, gloves, cosy hat (Can be hired from the Centre).
FSC Head office, Preston Montford, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HW
Tel: 01743 852100 Fax: 01743 852101 Email: headoffice@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org
Field Studies Council is a limited Company, registered in England and Wales No. 412621 and a Charity No. 313364. Registered Office; Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1HW