Company information
Field Studies Council
Field Studies Council, FSC, is an environmental education charity providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment.
In 1943 FSC's founders gathered at the Natural History Museum in London to realise a vision 'to provide opportunities for school children to study living plants and animals in their natural environment'. From that initial meeting the Council for the Promotion of Field Studies (now Field Studies Council) was born.
Over 70 years later, the FSC believes the more we know about and take inspiration from the world around us the more we can appreciate its needs and protect its diversity and beauty for future generations.
Three things that make working for the FSC special
- People: working in a field centre, is like being part of a family. Some of my colleagues have become my best friends, pulling together and supporting each other in our roles.
- Students: the diversity of groups in a field centre, is really unique in education setting. One week I can be teaching KS2 10 year olds pond dipping, the next I am guiding A Level 17 year olds through independent projects. Although we don't see the same students over and over, even on a short trip bonds are built. I enjoy adapting my delivery style to the differing groups.
- Places: the chance to live and work in some of the most breath-taking and awe inspiring places in the UK. Not only do we get to visit them, but we get to share that experience and help others explore and appreciate these unique locations.