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

The Canalside Centre provides experiential learning experiences through the medium of sport, developing mental and physical abilities and promoting the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.

The Golf Club enjoys the use of a clubhouse with terrace overlooking the first tee. The clubhouse has a full bar, plenty of seating and a full-size snooker table. The clubhouse is open the following hours:

The centre has a leisure pool which features a 40m slide and a 25m fitness pool. Plus squash and badmington courts and 5-a-side footy courts.

The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect portraits of famous British men and women. Explore over 195,000 portraits from the 16th Century to the present day.

The primary collection dates back to the 17th Century, but we also have special collections dedicated to the First World War, Virginia Woolf, the Real Tudors and the annual BP Portrait award.

Whether you are looking for a high energy, calorie burning work out, a relaxing session to soothe the mind as well as body or a fun and social group routine, there is something to suit you.

Welcome to Urban Adventure Base. We believe that life in Tower Hamlets should be much more than just computer games, school and TV. We’re here to offer young people in the borough a whole range of activities and excursions that are stimulating, exciting and, above all else, fun.

Only 30 miles from central London, and easily accessible by road, the National Shooting Centre at Bisley has been the home of shooting since 1890 and has promoted and encouraged marksmanship for over 100 years. As part of this home the NCSC offers world class clay shooting facilities for all shooting disciplines and hosts international competitions.

The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.

The Titus Trust runs four holiday groups – Iwerne & Forres Holidays, for those at the larger boarding schools and associated prep schools in the South of England; Lymington Rushmore Holidays, for those at a mixture of day and boarding schools in the South; Gloddaeth Holidays, for those at independent day and boarding schools in the North: and LDN Holid

Hatch End Swimming Pool is set in the London Borough of Harrow and provides the local community with a range of water based activities.

Offering a range of activities including our award winning swim school, Swim 4 Fitness, Swim 4 All and fitness classes such as Aqua Fit, there is always something going on in the water at Hatch End Swimming Pool.

Harp Young Sailors has been around since 2002 helping young sailors of the three open clubs on the Welsh Harp Reservoir learn to sail and further progress their dinghy sailing ability. With the collaboration of two large sailing clubs on a stretch of water just 5 miles from Central London.

The BDA Dental Museum is the place to find out about the history of dental care and dentists in the UK. With over 20,000 items the museum has the largest collection of material relating to the history of dentistry in the UK, from its time as a marketplace spectacle to the complex procedures and treatment of today.

The British Optical Association Museum was founded by John H. Sutcliffe OBE in 1901 as a collection of historic spectacles and visual aids designed to illustrate the development of corrective eyewear.

With free access to over 2,300 paintings from altarpieces to the Impressionists, there's something for everyone at the National Gallery, in the heart of London.

St George's Cathedral is an Antiochian Orthodox Church in London.

The Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom, Saint Sophia, was built in 1879 by the Greek community in London. It is constructed in the style of a cruciform basilica with a central dome. The Cathedral's interior is elaborately decorated and is the pride of the Greek Diaspora. 

The Prince’s Trust Hackney Centre offers the Fairbridge programme to young people aged 13 – 25 who are struggling with education or are unemployed. The Fairbridge programme is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.

Come to Kew and explore the world’s most famous botanic garden. Just 30 minutes from central London, Kew Gardens boasts breathtaking landscapes, iconic glasshouses, historic buildings and rare and beautiful plants. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Immerse yourself in 1930s Art Deco decadence at Eltham Palace, one of the most enchanting visitor attractions in London. Built by the wealthy Courtauld family next to the remains of Eltham Palace, childhood home of Henry VIII, it’s among the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in England.

Based in the inner London district of Southwark are the remains of Winchester Palace - once one of the largest and most important buildings in all of medieval London. Built in the early 13th century as a home to the powerful Bishops of Winchester, now all that remains of the once prominent and lavish residence are a few walls of the Great Hall.

FSC London is the FSC's 17th Centre and its first inner-city centre, opening on 1st January 2011.

The Centre uses the evolving and vibrant mix of buildings, spaces and parks around London to inspire and educate.

The Story of Jersey

The story of Jersey from Neolithic times to the modern day. Discover the island's finest treasures on display including a priceless Bronze Age gold torque and Millais' famous portrait of Lillie Langtry.

Pier Road Merchant House

Come and find out why the once wealthy inhabitants of No 9 Pier Road were forced to sell up in the 1860s.

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