AQA AS & A2 Geography

At Orielton we pride ourselves on our flexible approach when designing fieldwork to meet the learning needs of students. The options listed here are popular with our groups and are designed to meet the requirements of your specification. However, if your requirements are

not catered for in the below please contact us to discuss alternatives.

Telephone number: 01646 623920

E-mail: enquiries.or@field-studies-council.org

Please visit http://www.field-studies-council.org/orielton/

for alternative KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-level options, including student and teacher resources

Amroth, coastal processes/management

FSC Outdoor Classroom AS & A2 AQA Geography: Geographical Investigations

At Orielton you can opt for either a flexible course or a recommended programme. . These courses all aim to prepare students for Unit 2, the Geographical Skills AS Paper (GEOG2) and/or the optional Unit 4A, the Geographical Fieldwork Investigation Paper (GEO4B).

Flexible courses give you a greater choice of options and days. We will plan the course with you in advance to ensure we match your exact requirements.

Programmes are predesigned to meet the specification requirements; they have a fixed content and fixed start and end times.

Physical Geography Modules Available

River

Environments

Transport needed

An investigation of downstream changes in river channel characteristics and landforms. Students will identify the location and processes in operation on the river, and

formulate relevant hypotheses, collect primary data on channel variables including width, depth,

velocity, gradient and sediment size and shape following Bradshaw’s model,

process their data using a variety of presentation and analytical techniques,

discuss their findings and evaluate their data and techniques.

Locations: Afon Syfynwy

Coastal Environments

Transport needed

A study of longshore drift and coastal defences in Saundersfoot Bay. Students will: consider the coastal processes operating in Saundersfoot Bay, undertake beach profiles and pebble measurements at either end of

the bay, use bi-polar analysis and cost-benefit analysis to evaluate up to eight

types of coastal defence, analyse their data and evaluate their techniques.

Locations: Saundersfoot Bay

Sand Dune Ecosystems

Transport needed

Investigating psammoseral succession and the physical and human factors affecting a sand dune ecosystem. Students will: learn about the process of succession, carry out a transect to investigate changes in vegetation and physical

factors across a sand dune system, identify human impacts on the ecosystem and evaluate management

strategies, present and analyse their primary data, using Spearman’s Rank

Correlation Coefficient to support their findings.

Locations: Freshwater West

Global Climate Change

Transport needed

A cliff-top walk in the Stackpole Estate, studying contemporary and relict coastal landforms and discussing the possible effects of sea level rise on the natural and human environment. Students will: identify the factors affecting the formation of different coastal

landforms, learn to distinguish between active and relict coastal features, consider the history and future for this stretch of coastline

Locations: Stackpole Estate

FSC Orielton Field Centre, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5EZ

Tel: 01646 623920 Fax: 01646 623921 E-mail: enquiries.or@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org/orielton

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

FSC Outdoor Classroom A2 & AS AQA Geography: Geographical Investigations

Human Geography Modules

Urban Decline

Transport needed

An investigation into decline & deprivation in 4 different areas of Milford Haven. Students will: study the location, background and history of the settlement, identify indicators of deprivation linked to the Multiple Deprivation

Index collect primary data in three contrasting areas of the settlement. study and evaluate a quayside redevelopment scheme. access data from the 2001 census to support their primary data. analyse their data, discuss their findings and evaluate their

techniques.

Locations: Milford Haven

Rural Settlements

Transport needed

A comparison of two contrasting rural settlements, focusing on development, service provision and function. Students will: trace the development of both settlements, identifying factors

leading to their contrasting character and any issues they may be facing.

collect primary data on service provision, environmental quality, transport linkages and other indicators of rurality.

use secondary data from the 2001 census and other sources to support their primary data.

process and present their data using a variety of techniques, and discuss their findings.

Locations: Saundersfoot & Kilgetty

Retail

Transport needed

Investigating the challenges facing Haverfordwest's CBD and strategies to attract shoppers and businesses. Students will: study the history and development of Haverfordwest as

Pembrokeshire’s administrative and service centre identify land use change in Haverfordwest in the last 30 years consider the main challenges facing the town’s CBD evaluate the development and regeneration strategies employed in

the town

Locations: Haverfordwest

FSC Orielton Field Centre, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5EZ

Tel: 01646 623920 Fax: 01646 623921 E-mail: enquiries.or@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org/orielton

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

Mount Estate – Milford Haven, Urban Decline

FSC Outdoor Classroom AS & A2 AQA Geography: Geographical Investigations

Our Tutors All our staff complete a rigorous training process; including first aid, health and safety sessions, group management in

the outdoor classroom, site specific training relating subject knowledge to our outdoor environments and curriculum

content.

About the Centre Surrounded by the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park, the centre itself is a Georgian mansion

set in 48 hectares of wooded grounds with Eco Centre status, allowing you to experience a sustainable lifestyle, 3 hours

40 minutes from the M25 and 3 hours 15 minutes from Birmingham.

What is included within the fee? Expert tuition by fully trained staff

Up to 10 hours of tuition a day.

Full board accommodation including a cooked breakfast, packed lunch, homemade cakes and an evening meal. Vegetarian and other dietary options are available.

Use of resources including library, workrooms and the Centre grounds.

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).

Please remember travel to the field centre and to fieldwork sites is not included in the programme fee.

What to Bring (Old) Warm clothes - we may get muddy and wet.

Waterproof top, trousers & wellies (Can be hired from the Centre) a comfortable day sack, gloves, cosy hat.

Note paper, calculator and stationery

Directions to the Centre

From A40 at St Clears take A477 to Tenby / Pembroke Dock. At Kilgetty roundabout take A477 to Pembroke Dock (2nd exit). After Milton take the left fork A4075 to Pembroke. Continue until you reach the roundabout – take 2nd exit (Angle / Valero). Follow this road and take the left turn B4319 to Angle / Valero. Continue along this road for approximately 1.5 miles (B4320). Continue through the village of Maidenwells, the main road bears sharply right as you leave the hamlet, signposted Hundleton. After approximately ¾ mile there is a white sign on the left indicating the entrance to Orielton is 100 yards ahead. Proceed slowly (max 20 mph) along the drive to the house (beware of speed ramps, they are quite large), and park at the front of the house to unload. Vehicles are parked in the stable yard.

To book a course, simply: 1. Choose the time of the year you would like to attend 2. Contact us at Orielton by e-mail at enquiries.or@field-studies-council.org or by phone (01646) 623920 to check

availability and prices.

FSC Orielton Field Centre, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5EZ

Tel: 01646 623920 Fax: 01646 623921 E-mail: enquiries.or@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org/orielton

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

FSC Outdoor Classroom AS & A2 AQA Geography: Geographical Investigations

d the Controlled Assessment

Why Come to FSC Orielton? Some of the most common reasons which our customers give for coming to our popular Field Centre are:

The centre’s unique location at the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park.

We are easily accessible from London, Birmingham & Bristol with good coach access to the Centre and Pembroke train station 10 minutes drive away.

Expert tuition from our tutors who have a passion for the environment and are knowledgeable geographers and ecologists.

A friendly welcoming place to visit, with hearty meals and clean and comfortable rooms.

An incomparable blend of local habitats and environments to visit. Coasts with spectacular cliffs, expansive sand dunes & beaches, rivers and moorlands all with unique ecological communities.

Quality Tuition

The tutor delivering the content plays a vital role in ensuring successful learning outcomes are achieved.

This is why we have taken great care in developing a qualified team of highly trained and CRB checked field teachers working full time, all year round.

Not only are they experts, they are gifted teachers with a real passion for the subject being taught. FSC field teachers are the reason why many schools return year after year.

External Recognition of Quality

Orielton has been awarded the Quality Badge by The Council for Learning

Outside the Classroom. The badge is awarded to organisations that have demonstrated that they consistently

deliver high quality teaching and learning experiences and manage risk effectively.

This means that you will have to complete less paperwork when visiting our centre.

Protecting Fieldwork Opportunities

Growing pressures on outdoor learning has led the FSC to take on an important role; championing the rights and opportunities for people of all ages to experience the environment at first hand.

The FSC has lead in campaigns to reverse the continuing decline in fieldwork within secondary schools and to build opportunities for out-of- classroom learning. The FSC continues to work closely with the government and other partners to develop out-of-classroom learning.

As a registered charity, the FSC receives no statutory funding. It relies solely on fees charged for courses and membership. Therefore, by visiting an FSC Centre not only are you receiving a high quality educational experience for your students, you are also helping to protect fieldwork opportunities for everybody.

FSC Orielton Field Centre, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5EZ

Tel: 01646 623920 Fax: 01646 623921 E-mail: enquiries.or@field-studies-council.org Website: www.field-studies-council.org/orielton

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

Farthings Hook Bridge, Afon Syfynwy – River Environments