Key Stage 2 (8-11)

Key Stage 2 (8-11)

At Key Stage 2 pupils will begin to adopt a more sophisticated approach to the core and foundation subjects.

In History, the requirement to study topics such as the Anglo-Saxon and Scots invasions and the Viking and Roman occupations creates many opportunities for school trips to some of the most important historical sites in the world, and a great variety of brilliant museums. There will always be a venue close by!

History trips can also be used in KS2 to develop pupils' 'use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge', one of the aims of the KS2 Geography curriculum. Such activities could also be linked to the national curriculum requirement to 'take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team'.

But there are many other options for accessing imaginative and challenging activities from specialist providers. Some schools also like to organise short residential visits at for pupils at KS2 level to give classes a taster of new activities and team-working away from usual environments and families. 

Suitable Venues

Providing the Highest Quality Courses in the South East, Nuts4Climbing is based on the Kent and Sussex Border, near Tunbridge Wells.  It is the nearest outdoor venue to London, also offering tuition in Dartmoor And Devon, as well as away trips to The Peak District, North Wales, Dartmoor, Portland and France. One off, weekend, and six week courses introducing Rock Climbing for all ages.

The Greenpower Education Trust’s objective is to advance education in the subjects of sustainable engineering and technology to young people.

See where your non-recyclable waste is buried.

Gate House was built in 1896 as a country retreat and converted into an Outward Bound centre in 1950. With 60 acres of landscaped grounds, stunning views of some of the highest summits in England and the picturesque village of Eskdale Green just down the road it's an ideal venue for our development courses.

Ferny Crofts boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, spacious camping for over 500, as well as three indoor accommodation units

Longridge provides a range of exciting water sports and land-based activities aimed at young people of all abilities.

Forty Hall is a Grade 1 listed Jacobean Manor House, nestled in leafy Enfield and set amidst pleasure gardens, ancient royal parkland, majestic trees, lakes and watercourses.

We provide all year round Adventure activities, outdoor pursuits & paintball, near to Bowness and Team building events near to Ambleside & Lake Windermere, kayaking on Coniston Water, gorge walking & canyoning in Eskdale  and rock climbing in Langdale.

Easy access to scenic mountains, tranquil lakes, awe-inspiring coastlines and breath-taking rivers. They pride themselves on their outstanding ability to deliver a wide range of high quality outdoor education programmes with a variety of activities to suit all ages and abilities.

It is a sad fact that some young people experience placement breakdown with no appropriate alternative readily available. Reflexions Response is designed to meet the immediate needs of both young people and the placing authorities by providing an immediate place of safety and a holistic ninety day assessment to inform future placement planning.

Anglesey Adventures is an adventure activity company that provides adventure days and breaks on Anglesey and throughout North Wales. If you are looking for an outdoor experience with a difference then our adventure breaks will not disappoint you.

New in 2010, this activity centre is like nothing you’ve seen before! 

Formerly a four-star hotel, Liddington offers a unique adventure centre experience. There are over 150 acres of grounds to accommodate the latest and greatest range of activities! 

The site is so large and has so many activities you’ll find it hard to come across the same activity twice!

We cater both for the total beginner trying a new activity for the first time, together with the more experienced wishing to develop their personal skills and expand their horizons.

If you are interested in gaining coaching qualifications we offer training and assessment for many National Governing Body Coaching Awards.

New to PGL in 2009, this impressive Grade 2 listed Mansion House is set in 21 acres of grounds on the Sussex Downs. 

Only 2 hours from central London, 1 hour from the M25, 45 minutes from Brighton and 1 hour from the Channel Tunnel.

Riverside is ideally located for activities based on the water, our programme also includes opportunities for climbing, hiking, team building, orienteering, camping and bushcraft.

The Oxford Canoe and Kayak Club meet at the centre.

Excellent water facilities, accommodation, a campsite, Family Fun Park, Life Fitness Gym and marvellous nature trails for cycling and walking.

We love outdoor adventure activities, and we want to show you why we love them. Our Isle of Wight Adventure Activities are based across the whole of the Isle of Wight with its surf beaches, wooded hill sides, exposed downs, cliffs and more!

This delightful French château was built in 1714. It is situated in 40 acres of beautiful parkland, with its own private lake. 

Colwick Park Adventure Centre was built in 2005 to provide adventurous activities and environmental education for young people in Nottingham.

Explore history, art & design, technology and much more through our fascinating collections.

CRS Adventures is a family run outdoor activities centre run by the Sell family.

Situated in the heart of Cardiff’s elegant civic centre, today it houses Wales’s national archaeology, art, geology and natural history collections as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions.

360 Beach and Watersports is a unique multisport facility situated at the heart of Swansea Bay, a stunning natural resource that lends itself to both land and water based activity. 360 opened in September 2012 and offers opportunities for individuals and groups of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to get involved with a range of sports and activities.

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