Year 4 participated in a fieldwork study of the local area, looking at the changes proposed with the new housing development around High Barnet Station. Our objective was to consider the opposing views on this proposal. The children drew sketch maps, made notes on what they saw in the surrounding area and carried out a traffic and pedestrian survey to find out how busy the area currently is. The children had a fantastic time exploring, researching and looking at their local area in a new way and were full of new knowledge and ideas when they returned to school to begin presenting their findings.