FIND OUT MORE
There are a number of professional bodies in the United Kingdom that look after the interests of surveyors. Two of these are the ICES and the RICS . You can find out more about these by clicking on the names and going to their websites.
The Ordnance Survey has set up a website with a zone especially for school children. It contains both information and competitions. For teachers it also contains lessons. You can find it at: http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/index.html
Other useful links are:
University of Glasgow
University of Plymouth