The Educator Magazine U.K. May-August 2026 issue. - Magazine - Page 32
Going beyond the expected
Field Studies Council have launched their +Adventure programme at three 昀氀agship sites in Shropshire, North
Wales and Cumbria, with plans afoot to expand nationally in the coming months.
The new programme combines centre-speci昀椀c outdoor activities, such as canoeing, hill walking,
ghyll scrambling and climbing, with intentional learning outcomes and personal development.
It builds on the charity’s 80-year heritage as a leader in environmental 昀椀eldwork and outdoor
learning.
We talked to Matt Healey, Adventure Growth Lead at Field Studies Council to 昀椀nd out more.
the water or a windy scramble across rocks can spark
curiosity, re昀氀ection and courage. We want pupils to
understand the natural world, appreciate it and see
themselves as part of it, and there’s no better way than
experiencing it 昀椀rst hand.
What makes +Adventure di昀昀erent from other school
residentials?
+Adventure brings together the excitement of outdoor
challenge with the thoughtful approach teachers already
know us for. Every activity is designed with purpose not just to entertain pupils, but to help them grow.
Whether they’re climbing, paddling or exploring,
everything we do supports con昀椀dence, resilience and
genuine personal development.
Why is adventure so important for pupils right now?
Young people need more than curriculum knowledge,
they need the resilience and independence to cope with
change, overcome setbacks and believe in themselves.
Adventure gives them that. When pupils step into a new
environment and face challenges with support, they
discover strengths they didn’t realise they had.
+Adventure provides those moments in a safe,
structured and hugely rewarding way.
What outcomes can teachers expect from
+Adventure?
Teachers tell us that pupils return more con昀椀dent, more
connected and more willing to try. They see stronger
group bonds, better teamwork and a noticeable boost
in resilience. Pupils leave with a sense of pride in what
they’ve achieved, and that spark stays with them long
after the trip ends.
Why choose Field Studies Council for an adventure
residential?
With us you get adventure that’s professionally-led,
thoughtfully planned and rooted in decades of outdoor
learning experience. Schools trust us for a reason. Our
programmes are inclusive, safe, and tailored to the
needs of young people today. +Adventure is the next
step, bringing together challenge, nature and expert
guidance in a truly transformative way.
What would you say to a teacher considering
+Adventure for their school?
If you want a residential that gives pupils more than just
a good time - one that builds resilience, con昀椀dence and
a deeper connection with the natural world - then
+Adventure is the perfect 昀椀t. It’s an experience your
pupils will remember, and one that can make a real
di昀昀erence to their personal growth.
What role does nature play in +Adventure?
Nature is absolutely central. Our rivers, lakes, forests
and hills become living classrooms. A quiet moment on
+Adventure
www.昀椀eld-studies-council.org/adventure • 01743 852100 • enquiries@昀椀eld-studies-council.org
