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.
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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.
In the next instalment in our Let’s Talk English blog series, we heard from Bob Eaglestone, Lead on Cross Sector Educational Policy at the English Association, on his thoughts on what English is and what it’s for. He shares how English isn’t just a subject in education: it is a subject for education, and why it’s so important for students’ futures.
As part of our Let’s Talk English campaign, we’re asking two big questions: What is English? What is it for?
This month, we heard from Barbara Bleiman, Education Consultant at English and Media Centre, who shared her thoughts on the value and purpose of this vital subject.
76% of maths teachers responding to Pearson’s 2024 School Report stated that teacher recruitment and retention was a top challenge for their school to manage. Followed by budget pressures (51%) and teacher/school leader workload (41%).
These are all widespread issues affecting many maths teachers, day in and day out. They require whole-sector collaboration to improve. But there are also solutions available now to help ease the strain.
