A fascinating investigation into carbon sequestration rates of deciduous and coniferous stands within Willingham Woods. This area of previously agricultural land has been managed by the Forestry Commission (now Forestry England) since the 1930's. Students will collect data from the 3 major stores of carbon within the woodland, to establish the most effective ways of maximising carbon sequestration. Supported with secondary data from Forestry England.

A full day course which considers the extent to which variations in quality of life and / or well-being are present in a selection of neighbouring urban areas.

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

A broad study which encourages students to consider current physical and human challenges and priorities for future spending.

A full day course providing a wide range of primary data collection techniques to assess the effectiveness of coastal management.

An assessment into the current need for beach nourishment in Skegness.

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

Assessing the extent to which tourism shapes the economies and identities of coastal communities

An assessment into the current need for continued beach nourishment in Skegness.

Assessing the extent to which tourism shapes the economies and identities of coastal communities.

A hands-on course designed to boost students experience of a range of data collection methods applicable tot he NEA.

We have the flexibility to deliver NEA fieldwork courses to suit your requirements, ranging from single day skills boosters to fully catered residentials. Our most popular NEA option is our 2 night 3 day course.

A bespoke 3 day 2 night residential course, which includes 2 full coastal and urban GCSE fieldwork investigations, plus a choice of a 1 half day visit.

A full day course which considers the extent to which variations in quality of life and / or well-being are present in a selection of neighbouring urban areas.

In response to the latest government guidelines - we've adapted our 3 day residential course and condensed it into 2 virtual sessions and 1 single full day of fieldwork in Southwold. Arrive as early as you can, leave as late as you like!

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

A full day course providing a wide range of primary data collection techniques to assess the effectiveness of coastal management.

Redesigned NEA course. 1 day in Southwold learning data collection followed by 1 day at your school focusing on the enquiry process and presentation.

An investigation into the effectiveness of Southwold's hard-engineering techniques.

An investigation into how coastal processes vary at Southwold and how they impact upon the appearance of the beach.

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

Assessing how the urban change associated with increased second-home ownership and gentrification has impacted upon Southwold.

Investigating Southwold’s award winning pier by considering it's relative success and popularity in comparison to the rest of the town.

The classic study evaluating the effectiveness of groynes on Southwold beach at managing longshore drift.

Assessing the extent to which tourism shapes the economies and identities of coastal communities

Assessing how the urban change associated with increased second-home ownership and gentrification has impacted upon Southwold.

The classic study evaluating the effectiveness of groynes on Southwold beach at managing longshore drift.

Investigating Southwold’s award wining pier by considering it's relative success and popularity in comparison to the rest of the town.

Assessing the extent to which tourism shapes the economies and identities of coastal communities.

A unique local study into the work of Peter Boggis - a modern-day King Canute who is holding back the sea to protect his house!

The course will cover the basics to the very latest techniques of data collection and presentation. Covering essentials such as trip ratios, risk assessments and sampling. The course will also introduce you to modern data collecting apps, and user friendly GIS packages such as ArcGIS. A summary of secondary data sources such as the Index of Multiple Deprivation and Datashine are also covered. Time will also be spent ensuring you have confidence demonstrating a wide range of fieldwork techniques.

Involves two separate residential visits to Southwold, enabling students to develop a uniquely independent investigation

The most affordable NEA fieldwork option. Focused on supporting the design and collection of independent data for the NEA.

An investigation into the success and impacts of an extensive and expensive coastal management plan to protect Southwold. Including areas protected by sea walls, rock and wooden groynes, dune replenishment and beach nourishment and areas sacrificed to managed retreat – students evaluate the success of current management strategies for all stakeholders.

Southwold is the quintessential British seaside town, but the demographics here are threatened by the influx of holiday and second home owners, with 49% of the town now not permanently occupied. Students can measure the impact by completing land use and service surveys, holiday-home mapping, perception surveys, non-participant observations and assess the mood of locals through questionnaires.

A comparison of 2 neighbouring but starkly different beaches – students will be facilitated into the collection of beach profiles, sediment analysis, flood-risk mapping and bi-polar analysis. Supported with secondary data from the Environment Agency.

A hands-on course designed to boost students experience of a range of data collection methods applicable tot he NEA.

A full day course which considers the extent to which variations in quality of life and / or well-being are present in a selection of neighbouring urban areas.

An evaluation of the success of the regeneration of the Ipswich waterfront area.

Focused on the centre for nightlife, students will compare how real crime and deprivation levels – using data from the Police and the IMD link to actual perceptions of safety and poverty. Including the facilitating of non-participant observations, mood meters, epitome words, environmental quality surveys and safety surveys.

Focusing on areas of significant diversity and recent demographic change students can investigate the physical differences in specific areas of urban centres by comparing historic sources to the collection of land use surveys, cultural service clustering, non-participant observations, bi-polar analysis and perception surveys.

Investigation into the evidence for successful regeneration – including facilitating the collection of a range of traditional and more modern sources of data, including mood meters, urban drifting, perception surveys and clone surveys.

Focused on the centre for nightlife, students will compare how real crime and deprivation levels – using data from the Police and the IMD link to actual perceptions of safety and poverty. Including the facilitating of non-participant observations, mood meters, epitome words, environmental quality surveys and safety surveys.

Focusing on areas of significant diversity and recent demographic change students can investigate the physical differences in specific areas of urban centres by comparing historic sources to the collection of land use surveys, cultural service clustering, non-participant observations, bi-polar analysis and perception surveys.

Investigation into the evidence for successful regeneration – including facilitating the collection of a range of traditional and more modern sources of data, including mood meters, urban drifting, perception surveys and clone surveys.

A classic urban tourism study complimented with a 2-hour guided cruise along the Norfolk Broads with input from English Nature wardens.

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

Assessing the extent to which tourism shapes the economies and identities of coastal communities

A comparison of the effectiveness of 2 contrasting responses to coastal erosion at Hunstanton.

Assessing the extent to which tourism shapes the economies and identities of coastal communities.

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

An investigation into the variations of environmental quality in residential and tourist areas.

Assessing the extent to which tourism shapes the economies and identities of coastal communities

An investigation into how successfully beach levels are maintained on Cleethorpes beach.

A comparison of 2 neighbouring but starkly different beaches – students will be facilitated into the collection of beach profiles, sediment analysis, flood-risk mapping and bi-polar analysis. Supported with secondary data from the Environment Agency.