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.
Shustoke Reservoirs are a haven of tranquility with plenty of wildlife to observe. In the spring, the banks of the reservoir are covered in an impressive display of wildflowers, such as cowslips and lady’s smock.
There are a variety of walks including links to the Heart of England Way and Centenary Way. The North Warwickshire Cycle Way also links to the site.
A warm welcome awaits all visitors. Centre entry and parking are free and we're open daily throughout the year. We've been making our famous Denby Stoneware in the heart of Derbyshire for over 200 years. Find us close to Ripley, just 15 miles from Chatsworth House.
The Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre is the gateway to exploring the beautiful Idle Valley Nature Reserve, a nationally important site for wildlife close to Retford.
The Upper Derwent Valley is situated in the stunning Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. The area is renowned for its spectacular scenery, with its deep wooded valleys and bleak, rugged moorland. It is the perfect place to enjoy some the UK's most beautiful landscapes and to experience the great outdoors and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A truly children-friendly museum with loads of drop in artsy and fun sessions plus interactive elements in all their exhibits. Trails, toddler sessions and plenty more to keep kids happy and interested. Free, too!
With plenty for the kids and a new archaeology gallery, the North Lincs Museum has a lot to offer!
Indoor or outdoor pools depending on weather, diving facilities, Wet 'n' Wild sessions and more besides.
The Bristol Life gallery explores people’s shared experiences in the city, from the momentous to the everyday – see, hear and share stories.
The Bristol People gallery explores activities past and present that make Bristol what it is – creating, trading, challenging and celebrating.
Great fun for all the family, find out how much fun painting ceramics can be. Ideal children's parties - no stress and we clear up the mess. Hand and Foot imprints in clay. Perfect for unique personalised gifts for Christmas, Birthdays and Christenings. Visit us and be creative.
As well as AMF Tenpin Bowling facilities they also have their themed Atlantis Indoor soft play centre for kids, a Sports Hall for local groups and individuals to hire and Community rooms.
Next to St Thomas More Catholic School you will find Jubilee Sports Centre. This leisure centre offers a range of both indoor and outdoor activities for the people of Nuneaton and the surrounding areas.
Narberth Museum has just opened in the historic Bonded Stores. Discover more about the people and places that made this ancient market town. Lots of hands-on fun and interactive exhibits for families whatever the weather.
Set in safe, secure and well maintained grounds overlooking the countryside this environmentally friendly 25m pool of crystal clear water has a water slide at the deep end.
It is an impressively environmentally minded endeavour, certainly worthy of note.
A bowling centre located in St clouds way, Holmanleaze. We have 26 modern fully computerised lanes, American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!
Our lanes are all equipped with automated bumpers and ramps for small children and customers with disabilities.
Experience RE out of the classroom
Chelmsford Cathedral is a beautiful house of prayer and a unique educational resource. The light, joyous and colourful atmosphere together with the varied, contemporary works-of-art, enable it to be explored in many ways.
What do we offer schools?
BHS approved facility best suited to intermediate riders, offering menage plus 3km of on-site hacking covering all terrains including walk-through streams.
Portsmouth Cathedral welcomes visitors for services, tours or simply a wander around.
The Cathedral is normally open to the public from 10am on weekdays and from after morning prayer on Saturday and between services on Sundays. The Cathedral closes after Evensong or Evening Prayer each day.
Classic family friendly ice skating rink also offering lessons in skating and ice hockey.
Great idea for a cold and wet afternoon for a family day out in Staffordshire.
Situated next to the cinema.
The Manchester City Museum and stadium tour was opened in 2004 at the club's new home ground, the City of Manchester Stadium.
There is a collection of club memorabilia showing items from City's past.
Stadium Tour
A 25 metre pool offering a variety of swim sessions, swimming club and swimming lessons, fitness suite and sauna.
Offers a 25m, 6 Lane Pool for serious swimming, plus a 15m Play 'n' Teach leisure pool which amongst other things features enchanting artwork, interactive squirter jets and a giant tap.
Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre in Leicestershire is proud to offer a fantastic range of sports and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Offering Enderby’s only golf course, Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre is also home to a gym, group exercise studios, a crèche, two swimming pools, a sports hall, squash courts, indoor bowls hall, café, beauty salon and meeting rooms.
Set in Horfield, Bristol, Horfield Leisure Centre offers a gym, group exercise studio, group cycling studio, two swimming pools, a sports hall, crèche, squash courts and café.
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.