The history and geography teams at Pearson are dedicated to inspiring and developing historians and geographers of the future.
We encourage learners to develop the skills they need to understand and interrogate the world around them, so that they become well-rounded global citizens of tomorrow, leading to positive outcomes for their future careers.
As you plan for geography fieldtrips, in the local area or further afield, Eco-Schools Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, Lee Wray-Davies shares some useful tips for planning a greener fieldtrip.
Read Top tips for planning a greener fieldtrip (PDF | 2.3 MB)
Fieldwork is an important aspect of geography and helps develop an array of useful life skills. Fieldwork can be challenging, informative, sometimes messy but often a lot of fun. It allows students to explore issues and questions in a real-world context and to question their own findings. It nurtures analytical and critical thinking and helps to build resilience.
Take a look at our fieldwork videos and explore our free resources to help develop the skills you will need.
Angela Hopkins, Head of Contracted Assessments and Research at the National Federation for Educational Research, leads perspectives from a range of experts, to share their view on the power of assessments, and their role and value in primary schools today.
James Pembroke, Data Analyst at Insight/Sig+, analyses the changes and impact of assessment, post-COVID, on schools and pupils in 2022.
From forecasting weather to filming deep seas - exploring students’ Future in Maths with a new film series
When most students think of careers that use maths, what first comes to their minds?
Could it be teaching? Accountancy? Something solitary?
How far does their imagination stretch?
