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Thursday, April 9
 

14:00 BST

Geography for life: bringing learning to life through fieldwork
Thursday April 9, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST
Fieldwork is more than a curriculum requirement - it’s a powerful way to make geography real, relevant, and memorable for students. In this session, we’ll explore how hands-on experiences outside the classroom deepen understanding, spark curiosity, and build essential skills for life.
Sponsors
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NST

We design tailor-made geography tours to destinations across the globe – including our Pearson Edexcel endorsed Iceland itinerary – bringing learning to life in the world’s most fascinating locations. And with our geography Subject Experts available to join your group, you’ll... Read More →
Thursday April 9, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST
T210

14:00 BST

Moments that make a difference: reframing geography fieldwork
Thursday April 9, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST
In an age of smartphones, social media and rising anxiety, fieldtrips offer more than curriculum delivery - they're also a chance to pause, connect and grow. This workshop will share practical ways to embed mindfulness, nature connection and reflective practice into busy trips, helping students to recognise the interpersonal and critical thinking skills shaped through geographical experience.
Speakers
avatar for Robyn Landy

Robyn Landy

Education Team Leader, Field Studies Council
Robyn is the Education Team Leader at Field Studies Council, Nettlecombe Court in Somerset. Robyn has 12 years experience of fieldwork delivery across a range of key stages as well as a PGCE in Secondary Geography.
Sponsors
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Field Studies Council

Field Studies Council (FSC) is the only environmental education charity dedicated solely to helping people of all ages to experience the environment at first hand. 
Fieldwork courses have been developed for those studying A level and GCSE geography for the 2016 specifications. Visit our stand for more information
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Thursday April 9, 2026 14:00 - 14:50 BST
T208

15:30 BST

Fieldwork skills that make a difference
Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
Developing students' abilities in core skills such as quantitative data processing, qualitative observations and questioning will enhance their fieldwork investigations as well as make a difference to how they approach other geographical subject areas. This session will focus on creative strategies for introducing and enhancing these kinds of skills before, during and after fieldwork experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Owens

Jill Owens

Cranedale Centre, Cranedale Centre
Geography Field Work Tutor
avatar for Chloe Searl

Chloe Searl

Field studies tutor, The Island Geographer


Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
T207

15:30 BST

Green spaces matter
Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
Discover simple, effective fieldwork ideas to explore the vital role of green space in health, wellbeing and sustainability. This session shares practical strategies to investigate the accessibility, quality and value of green spaces in your local area. You will leave with activities that help students see why access to green space matters and connect geography to their everyday lives.
Speakers
avatar for Rhiannon Molyneux

Rhiannon Molyneux

Author, examiner and consultant, Self-employed
I am a geography education specialist with 20 years of classroom experience as a teacher and subject leader. I now work as an author, examiner and consultant, supporting geography teachers and curriuclum development.
Thursday April 9, 2026 15:30 - 16:20 BST
T205
 
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