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Field Studies Council - Preston Montford


Leading Provider of Geography and Science (Biology) Fieldwork

Description

The Field Studies Council is a charity that aims to bring environmental understanding to all. We believe 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.

One of the many ways we do this is by providing well-designed, expertly delivered educational experiences for school groups, set in some of the UK's most stunning locations. Each year over 3,000 school groups, from key stage 1 to university level, visit our centres for geography or science (biology) fieldwork and cross-curricular environmental activity courses.

The Field Studies Council's Preston Montford Centre lies by the river Severn to the west of Shrewsbury is set in 12 hectares of grassland and woodland. It is within easy reach of the north Shropshire meres and mosses, and the Welsh and Shropshire Hills with some of the most varied geology in Britain and a wide range of plants and animals.

Please click on our website to find out more about the courses we can deliver.


Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.3
24 reviews


Excellent
 
54%

Very Good
 
29%

Average
 
13%

Poor
 
4%

Awful
 
0%

(September 2024 - Primary School)




(September 2024 - Secondary School)




(August 2024 - Secondary School)




So much is dependent on the ability and experience of the tutor. I've been a few times before so I was able to brief my pupils beforehand and I could talk about alterations with the tutors. (June 2024 - Secondary School)




(November 2023 - Secondary School)




(November 2023 - Secondary School)




(November 2023 - Secondary School)




Was a well planned day however I worry the cost of the trip was not worth the experience. The instructor for one group was highly competent but another instructor was weaker in delivery. Although the day went well, it was not as worthwhile as the visit to FSC Castlehead the year before. (October 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)




excellent accom and tutors (October 2023 - Secondary School)




(October 2023 - Secondary School)




(July 2023 - Secondary School)




FSC Preston Montford is a great field centre - excellent staff, facilities and accommodation. We have been repeat customers for many years - highly recommended! (July 2023 - Secondary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(May 2023 - Secondary School)




A great purpose-built centre on the same beautiful campus as the head office of the Charitable Field Studies Council. Great expert teaching provided, good range of facilities, lovely food, decent accommodation and great staff, highly recommended! (July 2022 - Secondary School)




Staff from the centre had good geographical knowledge, but left us with concerns regarding their interactions with some students. For example, one instructor failed to communicate clearly regarding the lunch requirements or count the students in and out at meeting points. (May 2022 - Secondary School)




(October 2021 - Secondary School)




(June 2021)




(October 2019 - Secondary School)




The facilities and equipment used are very good. Staff are friendly and the students achieved most intended outcomes. (February 2019 - Secondary School)




(November 2018 - Secondary School)




excellent (November 2018 - Secondary School)




Mostly a good experience but can be dependent on the staff delivering the sessions. (June 2018 - Secondary School)




(March 2018 - Secondary School)




Leading Provider of Geography and Science (Biology) Fieldwork

Description

The Field Studies Council is a charity that aims to bring environmental understanding to all. We believe 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.

One of the many ways we do this is by providing well-designed, expertly delivered educational experiences for school groups, set in some of the UK's most stunning locations. Each year over 3,000 school groups, from key stage 1 to university level, visit our centres for geography or science (biology) fieldwork and cross-curricular environmental activity courses.

The Field Studies Council's Preston Montford Centre lies by the river Severn to the west of Shrewsbury is set in 12 hectares of grassland and woodland. It is within easy reach of the north Shropshire meres and mosses, and the Welsh and Shropshire Hills with some of the most varied geology in Britain and a wide range of plants and animals.

Please click on our website to find out more about the courses we can deliver.

Contact

Field Studies Council - Preston Montford
Shrewsbury
West Midlands
SY4 1DX
LOtC

Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.3
24 reviews


Excellent
 
54%

Very Good
 
29%

Average
 
13%

Poor
 
4%

Awful
 
0%

September 2024 - Primary School




September 2024 - Secondary School




August 2024 - Secondary School




June 2024 - Secondary School
So much is dependent on the ability and experience of the tutor. I've been a few times before so I was able to brief my pupils beforehand and I could talk about alterations with the tutors.



November 2023 - Secondary School




November 2023 - Secondary School




November 2023 - Secondary School




October 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School
Was a well planned day however I worry the cost of the trip was not worth the experience. The instructor for one group was highly competent but another instructor was weaker in delivery. Although the day went well, it was not as worthwhile as the visit to FSC Castlehead the year before.



October 2023 - Secondary School
excellent accom and tutors



October 2023 - Secondary School




July 2023 - Secondary School




July 2023 - Secondary School
FSC Preston Montford is a great field centre - excellent staff, facilities and accommodation. We have been repeat customers for many years - highly recommended!



June 2023 - Primary School




May 2023 - Secondary School




July 2022 - Secondary School
A great purpose-built centre on the same beautiful campus as the head office of the Charitable Field Studies Council. Great expert teaching provided, good range of facilities, lovely food, decent accommodation and great staff, highly recommended!



May 2022 - Secondary School
Staff from the centre had good geographical knowledge, but left us with concerns regarding their interactions with some students. For example, one instructor failed to communicate clearly regarding the lunch requirements or count the students in and out at meeting points.



October 2021 - Secondary School




June 2021




October 2019 - Secondary School




February 2019 - Secondary School
The facilities and equipment used are very good. Staff are friendly and the students achieved most intended outcomes.



November 2018 - Secondary School




November 2018 - Secondary School
excellent



June 2018 - Secondary School
Mostly a good experience but can be dependent on the staff delivering the sessions.



March 2018 - Secondary School