KS2 Geography · Years 3–6
Landscape Detectives: People, Places and Nature
How do the features of this landscape influence how people use and care for it?
Pupils investigate a real landscape through mapping, observation and comparison. They use their findings to explain a management choice, considering how people can enjoy a place while caring for it.
At a glance
Audience
KS2 Years 3–6; adapted to the class’s prior learning and support needs.
Duration
Up to 4½ hours on site, including lunch and breaks. Timings agreed around school travel.
Location
Seven Sisters Country Park, Hastings Country Park or an agreed suitable local greenspace.
Format
Standalone field day with free self-led follow-on resources.
Class groups
Up to 30 pupils per class. One Naturebytes educator and activity equipment per fieldwork class; school staff accompany and support pupils.
Price
£250 first class; £200 each additional class on the same visit. Optional indoor hire £60/day additional. Transport separate; total payable and any applicable tax confirmed in the quotation.
What pupils investigate
Step 1
Locate and map
Find the study area and identify its physical features, routes and land uses. Link observations and photographs to locations on a map.
Step 2
Compare use and access
Investigate two nearby areas using a consistent approach. Record observations and selected simple measures, then present and compare the findings.
Step 3
Explain a management choice
Use the evidence to justify an approach to access and landscape care. Keeping the existing management can also be a reasoned choice.
Evidence of learning
Pupils create an annotated map and comparison record, present their results and explain a supported recommendation. The full enquiry, including interpretation and conclusion, is completed during the visit.
Curriculum connections in England
The course supports selected KS2 Geography learning about UK landscapes and land use, maps and digital mapping, and collecting and presenting fieldwork evidence. Map skills are selected to suit prior learning. The visit contributes to selected curriculum requirements.
What is included
One Naturebytes educator and prepared activity equipment per fieldwork class, field recording materials, essential teacher information and free self-led follow-on resources. Pupils use observations and digital evidence to answer the geographical question.
No compulsory pre-lesson or school technical setup is needed for the core visit. Share your learning priorities and class needs in advance.
Optional · £250 per class group
Optional follow-on school visit
A Naturebytes educator visits your school to take the learning deeper, helping pupils apply their fieldwork to the school grounds and local area. The visit is £250 per class group. One educator may lead a larger combined group by agreement.
Naturebytes brings technology for one class of up to 30 pupils; agree additional compatible school technology, supporting adults or a suitable rotation beforehand. The format and price are confirmed in your quotation.
Questions teachers ask
Can the timing fit our coach?
The field day lasts up to 4½ hours on site, including lunch and breaks. Share your arrival and departure limits so that we can agree a programme that retains a complete enquiry.
What does the school provide?
Please arrange transport, the agreed accompanying adults and suitable outdoor clothing, footwear, lunch and drinks. School staff accompany the class. Adult roles and pupil support arrangements are agreed before the visit.
Can you adapt the visit?
We discuss the route, recording tasks, pace and support with you. Tell us about general needs at enquiry; detailed pupil information is arranged privately during visit planning.
What happens in bad weather?
We agree the outdoor route, shelter and weather arrangements before booking. Indoor space at Seven Sisters or the Bale House is subject to advance booking and availability. Changes to the programme or date are discussed if conditions make the agreed fieldwork unsuitable.
How much will it cost?
The field day is £250 for the first class of up to 30 pupils, plus £200 for each additional class on the same visit. Optional indoor hire is £60 per day, added separately. Transport is separate. Your quotation confirms the total payable and any applicable tax.
What about larger groups?
Each fieldwork class of up to 30 has an educator and equipment allocation, supported by school staff. We confirm staffing and the timetable before booking.
Can we get funding?
For an eligible visit at Seven Sisters, check the current South Downs Outdoor Learning Grant guidance (opens in a new tab). Applications and awards depend on the scheme’s terms and availability. Follow-on school visits and visits to Hastings are outside this scheme.
Plan your class visit
Share your year group, approximate pupil numbers, preferred visit period and learning priorities. We will contact you to discuss a suitable visit and quotation.