FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL
Epping Forest Field Centre
OCR B GCSE Geography Course Options
OCR B GCSE Geography
Course Options
For teaching from September 2016
Epping Forest Field Centre is a purpose-built non residential centre located in a terrific Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation that provides excellent learning opportunities. It has excellent transport links
and is only a few kilometres from the M25 and M11 and from Loughton Station (Central Line for London Underground
Services) and Chingford Station (rail services from Liverpool Street Station).
The Centre is managed by the Field Studies Council on behalf of the City of London, and was established to
commemorate the European Year of Conservation in 1970. FSC Epping Forest Field Centre delivers the City of London
environmental learning service in Epping Forest.
Our new courses are designed to fit the criteria of the specifications for first teaching in 2016. As such they are
designed to incorporate a number a qualitative and quantitative core geographical skills that students are required
to understand. These may include the use of GIS using ArcGIS software and/or Field Network Systems.
Our courses are designed to meet the criteria of OFQUAL by offering human and physical experiences in the field as
a minimum of two fieldwork days.
Epping Forest Field Centre is part of the London Region; additional fieldwork options are available at Juniper Hall,
Amersham, Bushy Park, The Regent’s Park, Greenwich Park and London locations
FSC Epping Forest, Paul’s Nursery Road, High Beach, Loughton, Essex IG10 4AF
Tel: 020 8502 8500
E-mail: enquiries.ef@field-studies-council.org
Website: www.field-studies-council.org/centres/eppingforest.aspx
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
FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL
Epping Forest Field Centre
OCR B GCSE Geography Course Options
Content
Specification links
The Causes, Impacts and Management of Flooding in Loughton (Case study)
Students will investigate the causes of flooding Loughton, considering the geology,
land cover and gradient of the drainage basin with particular reference to the flood of
1982, which caused £2.6 million of damage). There will be an opportunity to visit
Loughton to measure the impacts associated with flood events in the town and
observe how river catchments may be managed.
2c Our Natural World
Topic 1 Global Hazards
1.1b How can Weather be
Hazardous?
River landforms of the River Roding Drainage Basin
Students will investigate the formation and characteristics of river meanders at
Loughton or Debden Brook. There will be an opportunity to compare the meanders
with a straight channel section to observe the differences associated with these
contrasting landforms. If time permits there will be an opportunity to observe and
profile the V-shaped valley in the upper course. *
2c Our Natural World
Topic 3 Distinctive Landscapes
3.2a What influences the landscape
in the UK?
Loughton Brook * is available September to April. NB: water levels early in the season
can be very low.
Debden Brook is available throughout the year. NB: you will require transport all
Woodland Ecosystems – Epping Forest
Epping Forest consists of a mosaic of habitats resulting from its use as wood-pasture.
Students will visit Epping Forest to investigate the interdependence of abiotic and
biotic components. A comparison of the abiotic factors including the geology and soil
in two different woodland ecosystems will be used to observe the contrasting
abundance of plants. Students will consider how particular conditions influence the
characteristics of the ecosystem.
2c Our Natural World
Topic 4 Sustaining Ecosystems
4.1a Why are natural ecosystems
important?
Counter-urbanisation and suburbanisation of the rural environment in London’s
Greenbelt
Students will investigate the causes and consequences of population growth visiting
two contrasting settlements to measure differences in housing age, service provision
and environmental quality.
2c People and Society
Topic 5 Urban Features
5.1. Why do more than half the
world’s population live in urban
areas?
FSC Epping Forest, Paul’s Nursery Road, High Beach, Loughton, Essex IG10 4AF
Tel: 020 8502 8500
E-mail: enquiries.ef@field-studies-council.org
Website: www.field-studies-council.org/centres/eppingforest.aspx
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
FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL
Epping Forest Field Centre
OCR B GCSE Geography Course Options
What is included in the fee?
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Up to 6 hours of tuition, longer days can be arranged on request
Expert tuition, from fully trained staff
Use of facilities including workrooms, ICT and centre grounds
Established health and safety procedures. All education staff are first aid trained & DBS checked
Access to specialist equipment and resources
Support before and following the course
Tuition is delivered by talented tutors, with not only an expert knowledge of their subject and field work
locations, but a passion for the subject being taught. All members of our education team are DBS checked
and undergo a regular and rigorous training process, including training in first aid, risk assessment and
water safety.
Course options This programme is designed to meet the requirements of your specification. If this
programme doesn’t meet your needs, or you would like to make adjustments to one of our standard
programmes, please contact us to discuss what we can offer you to suit your requirements.
External Recognition of Quality
All of our learning locations have 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
To make a booking or if you have an enquiry:
Call us on 020 8502 8500
Email us at: enquiries.ef@field-studies-council.org
FSC Epping Forest, Paul’s Nursery Road, High Beach, Loughton, Essex IG10 4AF
Tel: 020 8502 8500
E-mail: enquiries.ef@field-studies-council.org
Website: www.field-studies-council.org/centres/eppingforest.aspx
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