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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
SPLASH! gives children the opportunity to control a small dinghy in a sheltered environment. In pairs, they learn the basics of sailing while engaged in games, exercises, races, etc. This is great fun and creates a sense of achievement that helps to develop children's self-confidence and encourages self-esteem and co-operation.
Pembrokeshire's County Museum is located in a traditional Victorian country house near Haverfordwest, surrounded by 60 acres of park and woodland and is completed by an award-winning eco-centre.
Period rooms, railway displays, farming exhibition, costume, stable/rural crafts, art exhibitions, World War II homefront exhibition. Picnic and play areas, shop and tearoom.
Abbot Hall Art Gallery hosts a collection of historic, modern and contemporary art, as well as a dynamic series of temporary exhibitions, within the unique setting of a Grade 1 listed Georgian building.
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a unique eighteenth century industrial works. Catch a glimpse of life at home and at work at a rural scythe and steelworks dating back to the 18th century.
Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology, displaying the city's industrial, technological and scientific heritage.
Situated adjacent to the National Space Centre, the two attractions tell the story of over 200 years of science and technology from the early days of steam and industry, to space exploration of today.
Step back in time and wander through the enchanting streets, shops and houses and experience life as a Victorian. On the ground floor visit Stephen Harding Gate, the 19th century equivalent of a modern high street for some old fashioned retail therapy. In the back streets, see the home of the window washer woman or pop into the Sunday-School.
Cannon Hall Museum houses a grand collection of artworks including paintings, English furniture, Arts and Crafts ceramics and modern glassware.
The Hall opened as a museum in 1957 and continues to display the exhibits to the public to this day. Recent funding from the Heritage Lottery fund helped refurbish the displays and update them for the modern age.
The Light Dragoons has one Regimental Museum. 'A Soldier's Life', The Light Dragoons (The 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars) Museum, is at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne.
The secret Tollbridge between England and Wales
Whitney Bridge (a working Toll Bridge) is Grade II listed ancient structure with a social and historical interest. The original toll bridge was enabled in 1774 as a more convenient crossing to the River Wye, other than by ferry.
Essex’s Premier Indoor Climbing Centre. With routes upto 14m, lead climbing, top roping, bouldering, instruction, café & shop.
Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre has a lively atmosphere with a vast array of activities taking place both at the centre and at other off site locations. The centre is based on the River Thames between Kingston Bridge and Teddington Lock and is well served by road, rail and public transport.
The Foxton Canal Museum is located in the former boiler house for the plane's steam engine. The museum covers the history of the locks and the plane, the lives of the canal workers, and other aspects of the local canal. There is also a collection of Measham pottery.
Foxton Canal Museum is fun, children of all ages love it.
Situated on Mersea Island on the river Blackwater near Colchester, our site at Mersea is Essex Outdoors' largest centre for outdoor learning. With over 62 acres of well maintained grounds we can accommodate up to 350 visitors in tents, 104 in cabins and 48 in its brand new residential centre.
Harlow Centre for Outdoor Learning is an intimate site providing an amazing amount of activities! Our non-residential site is situated on the River Stort just a minute's walk from Harlow Town Railway station.
Boasting stunning views from the highest point in Essex, the site offers the perfect setting for enjoying our courses and activities, or simply exploring the local environment.
Essex Outdoors' centre at Bradwell is a coastal outdoor education centre, based on the River Blackwater Estuary, a lovely stretch of sheltered tidal water on the east coast of Essex.
A wonderful place for watery fun
Llangorse Lake in the Brecon Beacons is one of the most mentioned sites in Welsh folklore. It is a site of international conservation importance.
We're Wales' Premier Award-Winning Indoor and Outdoor activity and training centre, set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, Mid Wales.
Discover a woodland wonderland full of natural wildlife. From quiet walks to action-packed family fun with laser tag and adventure play, uncover nature at its best.
Rosliston Forestry Centre lies at the heart of The National Forest, a woodland haven offering outdoor activities, family fun and a range of events throughout the year.
Evesham’s leading venue for live entertainment, offering a diverse programme of events from dance to drama, concerts from rock to classical, comedy, pantomimes, musical theatre, workshops and so much more.
Banking for Victory: A country house at War - Upton is transformed into the Country House Bank
In 1939 the owners of Upton House – the Bearsteds – moved out and their family-owned bank moved in. Driven by the need to protect bank staff and assets from the London air raids, M. Samuel & Co., moved in lock, stock and barrel for the duration of the Second World War.
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