BPE historically has always carried out a polar expedition programme, either in the Arctic or Antarctic. These expeditions have sometimes been groundbreaking and have either been sport based expeditions, such as walking to the south pole, or scientific based expeditions.
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
Mountain Explorers is a young company founded on many years of experience. Teaching, expedition leadership and extensive risk and logistical management expertise underpin core outdoor leadership qualifications and experience. Based in the North East of England Mountain Explorers seeks to bring a bespoke and creative approach to all your adventure aspirations.
All of the activities we offer are conducted in a way that maintains the health and safety standards set by the AALA and HSE but allows the client to experience an exiting and fulfilling Activity.
Ieuenctid Cambria Youth Ltd is a company working for and with those who work with, young people. Founded in 2006 we have been working safely and successfully with young people in a variety of settings since then.
We pride ourselves in having a young person centred approach to delivering the outcomes desired by our customers.
Inspired Expeditions is a specialist DofE activity provider. The company has been set up to help young people realise their potential, through the DofE award scheme.
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain.
It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
It is one of the few complete examples of the cementation type of furnace, and is the last surviving piece of evidence of cementation steelmaking in the north-east.
Welcome to Adventure Ways. We are an innovative not for profit Community Interest Company, striving to be a one stop shop for all your adventure, learning and development needs.
Founded in 2011 by two secondary school teachers with a love of the outdoors, OceanRock’s mission is to provide quality adventures in amazing locations to all.
Challenge Expeditions is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and as an AALA registered company we pride ourselves on providing quality expeditions throughout the UK to meet the DofE guidelines.
Cairngorm Outdoors Ltd is licensed under the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and registered with the Care Commission. We work with socially excluded and vulnerable young people, providing a wide range of adventure activities.
Diggerland has many educational benefits. Students are taught to use everyday construction machinery including real diggers and dumpers!
Unstaffed open site November to March, no booking required. Self-led dressing up activity.
This woodland is bursting with wildflowers, and in spring offer visitors the chance to see a velvet carpet of bluebells which covers the woodland floor.
Once there follow one of the circular walks to explore the wood, or visit the viewpoint for views to North West Alcester
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