Key Stage 3 (12-14)

Key Stage 3 (12-14)

At Key Stage 3 (KS3) the History curriculum includes a large span of British and world history, and there are few schools that are more than a couple of hours from a venue that will enhance pupils’ historical study. Local religious centres and town halls will be a good start for the study of ‘church, state and society in Britain’, but we would encourage schools to look at the Houses of Parliament and the Welsh Assembly as candidates for possible visits - both of whom offer tailored services to schools.

Visits to the foreign 1914-18 WWI sites are firm school favourites already, and are likely to be doubly popular in the next four years. Many schools combine the history element with some linguistic extras to develop pupils’ ability to ‘speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.’

In regards to drama and music, many pupils will have been to plays and musicals before the age of 11, but KS3 theatre visits will encourage interest in the subjects and develop the national requirement for ‘a deepening understanding of the music that they perform and to which they listen, and its history.’

The KS3 curriculum requires schools to develop pupils’ adventurous spirits, using group activities to encourage pupils to ‘take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges.’ Many national providers specialise in this area, providing imaginative activities for all kinds of age and ability groups, with a large number tailoring activities for those with special educational needs and disabled pupils.

Suitable Venues

Calling all rev heads to burn some rubber at Elk Motorsports! As welcoming to beginners as they are to the experienced, with an all weather floodlit track with a top quality, high grip tarmac surface.

An indoor skate park with a garden and shop. There are different sessions running throughout the day so make sure you check before travelling. There is also a garden area with a ramp and slacklining rig out the back.

There are sessions for all ages and abilities. The park is ideal for anyone wanting to scoot, skateboard or use inline skates. 

Situated in the Upper Heritage Site of Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth Naval Base Museum Collection is based on support to the fleet (Royal Navy) at Plymouth since the time of Edward I. It includes Naval stores, uniforms, badges, personal kit, Royal Yacht china and ship models.

The National Media Museum is home to over 3.5 million items of historical and cultural significance, and our diverse Collection encompasses some of the finest and most compelling visual material to be found anywhere in the world.

At High Adventure we offer a wide range of outdoor activities and our professional and dedicated team are here to help you get the most from your visit. Whatever you’re interested in: outward bound, corporate events, adventure centre, outdoor centre or activity holidays we will tailor our activities to suit your needs and ensure that you achieve exactly what you want to gain from your experienc

Here at Welton Waters Adventure Centre (WWAC) we offer a wide range of land and water based activites to suit all ages and abilities, so, whether you're looking to learn a new skill or complete part of your BTEC/Dofe/Scout qualifications look no further OR perhaps you're looking for a company team building exercise, a family outing or a fun day out for your school or club we have something for

Oakwood Theme Park is a theme park in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Booking your visit
Booking your trip couldn’t be easier, just call our Bookings Team on 01834 815170 and we’ll do the rest!

Don’t forget to book your coach early to avoid disappointment!

The Matthew of Bristol, a replica of the English ship that explorer John Cabot used to discover North America in 1497.

Learn about how The Matthew after the voyage's sponsor Bristolian Richard Amerike (not Amerigo Vespucci as is widely believed) in 1507.

Beaumanor Hall is a Victorian country house located in Woodhouse, Leicestershire. Set in 34 acres of idyllic countryside, Beaumanor has been run by Leicestershire County Council since the 1970s and offers a whole range of facilities.

Doe Park provides a variety of outdoor education and leisure courses. Activities on the water include sailing, canoeing, kayaking and raft-building. Outdoor Education programmes may also include pond dipping, nature trails, team building and initiative challenges. 

You and your class can explore art and architecture both on-site and in the classroom

The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly in London. It has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects; its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate.

Recently renamed after local Paralympic hero, the David Weir Leisure Centre in Carshalton, Surrey, offers both indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

At St Catherine's we are aiming to offer a learning experience to visiting schools and groups that uses the landscape as a personal stimulus for the wider issues of sustainability.

The Imperial War Museum, London has been newly refurbished and now features a vast array of weapons and vehicles as well as a range of exhibitions, including RAF planes, tanks and amphibious vehicles.

Offering tours of the steam pumping engines, rides on London's only narrow gauge railway, education in the Waterworks interactive gallery, and the Splashzone hands on water engineering play lab!

Come and discover the story of London's water supply and witness stationary steam pumping engines in action.

Forest Adventure is a family run business located in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean, an area of outstanding natural beauty and the premier forest location in the UK. Our highly experienced and qualified instructor team are able to provide activities suitable for all age groups and abilities. 

Planters Sky Trail Adventure is a high ropes adventure course you wear a cool full body harness and slingline to help you conquer your fears, experience high level thrills and get to the top of our 30ft two-level rope, bridge and beam course.

Based at award winning Planters garden centre, on the border of Staffordshire and Warwickshire (just outside Tamworth).

We are a small, dedicated team of 20, resident in Costa Rica with our head office and a warehouse based in the capital, San Jose, two camps bordering the Pacuare River and our rafting warehouse nearby at Guayacan. We design, organize and run multi-activity travel within Costa Rica, Panama and nearby Nicaragua and are expanding to include other Central American countries. 

Bigfoot Adventures is a family run organisation with over 25 years experience as Event Managers delivering Team Building, Leadership and Development Training courses in the outdoor environment.
 

Adventure Outreach is a Christian Organisation providing outdoor adventure activities of high quality, primarily in and around the Peak District, though not exclusively. Our aim is to achieve your objectives in training, team building, personal development or simply fun within a safe and enjoyable environment.

Our Arts in Education provision has been maintained through a specific emphasis on Youth Theatre, Dance and Visual Art Courses (see below), Sandfield Theatre and a considerable expansion of the Music Service.

Medieval Norwich comes alive here

Dragon Hall is a beautiful, Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall, renowned for its spectacular timber crown-post roof and intricately carved and painted dragon. 

Built by a Norwich merchant with an international trading empire, Dragon Hall dates from a time when Norwich was England’s second city. In its heyday it would have been filled with wool, cloth, timber, spices and pottery.

Thornbridge Outdoors is run by a dedicated team of staff with many years experience and great enthusiasm for the benefits and wonders of the outdoors! Our approach is to find out what you need, understand your objectives and then apply our knowledge and experience to meet your expectations.

Who said school can't be jam-packed with thrills? Not us!

When students are enjoying a lesson it shows. It shows in their attention levels, in the effort they put in and the results they achieve. The Education Programme at THORPE PARK Resort offers maximum educational value through unique and stimulating learning experiences.

Welcome to Bath's art museum for everyone. We are open daily 10am to 5pm (Sunday and Bank Holiday 11am to 5pm). Admission to our permanent collection, as well as to many temporary displays, is free.

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