Bradford Cathedral

Learning Outside the Classroom:

Bradford Cathedral is a first class educational resource offering a perfect venue for Learning Outside the Classroom. It is full of opportunities for first-hand discovery, offered in an imaginative and well-developed programme by an experienced teaching team. This ancient place of worship, with over thirteen hundred years of history, tells two different kinds of story: the Christian story and that of Bradford, in a national and international framework.

A special RE resource

We offer a variety of ways to explore and experience RE Curricula underpinned by QCA (non-statutory) Guidelines for Religious Education. Experiences and activities are also available to help schools address the Foundation Stage Early Learning Goals (as outlined in the Bradford Agreed Syllabus Religious Education). The Cathedral’s special nature provides an important RE resource. Here is a ‘living building’ – not a museum, where every feature has a particular meaning or use to discover. Visual and accessible, it is packed full of interest, worked out carefully in a logical and simple programme, and interpreted by members of the Faith community, in a choice of special RE options. Children and supervisors of all Faiths feel included and welcome as they explore the Christian Faith through the Cathedral. Small groups of children with special needs are welcome and disabled facilities are available.

Tailor made visits…across the Curriculum

The Cathedral can be explored through many approaches across the curriculum and offers options in art, creative writing, drama, local history, materials, music, and RE planned and delivered to complement NC Guidelines. The options are adaptable to meet the needs of each Key Stage and also your specific requirements. Themes can be highlighted as required in each option, and links made between the options, throughout the visit. Visits are tailor made to your needs and are booked and planned with the Cathedral’s Education Adviser. There is a range of moderate costs, according to duration. Supervising adults are free. Start and finish times can be varied to suit your transport needs. School Visit handbooks and follow up packs are available.