The cathedral at Northampton is a commodious but unpretentious building designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Northampton which covers the counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and that part of Berkshire (formerly in Buckinghamshire) that lies to the north of the River Thames.
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
Close to Nuneaton Railway station you will find Etone Sports Centre. The centre offers local people of Nuneaton a variety of different facilties, both indoor and outdoor and plays host to a number of different sports and activities.
Rutland Sailing School specialises in dinghy and catamaran sailing which means we are able to offer the best possible training and instruction. The professional staff, trained by the Royal Yachting Association offer everything from introductory sessions, to personal tuition sessions in your own boat.
At Masjid Umar we welcome visitors from all over the world. We also work closely with local schools and organisations.
Masjid Umar provides a range of education for both young and old, including:
- Quran
- Arabic
- Tajweed
- Fiqh
- Hadith
The museum opened in 1992 houses paintings on Sikh history ranging from portraits of the Sikh Gurus, the Sikh scholars, paintings relating to Sikh rule in the Panjab in the 19th Century and the persecution of the Sikhs.
The UK's Only Main Line Heritage Railway
The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line steam railway. Train rides are available every weekend and Bank Holiday throughout the year and daily in May through to September.
Providing adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment.
Housed within the enormous Earlswood Lakes Craft Centre this is a child friendly pottery craft studio who will assist you in your artistic creations! Pottery painting, decopatch and baby prints.
We are a friendly dinghy sailing club offering club racing, open meetings, sail training for beginners and a wide range of social actvities.al activities
At Rye Watersports we have been teaching children and school groups since 1986. We are committed to encouraging children into all our watersports and provide Royal Yachting Association courses from age 8 upwards and our ‘Kids Camps’ for 7 to 12 yr olds. BKSAKitesurfing lessons are for children from age 12 years.
TrekCo have been running courses for schools and colleges since 1989, and are the largest provider of outdoor education in the region with over 40 instructors. We specialise in outdoor educational days and residentials – offering year group camps, induction courses, activity days and skills courses.
The club also has boats in Newhaven Marina so is totally covered for all aspects of sailing and water sports activities. Come along and see what is happening.
C.W.S is the main centre for water based activities on the South Coast based in Westhampnett, Chichester our extensive range of activities includes: Windsurfing, Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, and we are an approved SBDA boat driver’s award test Centre.
The Spray Water Sports Centre offers RYA courses in sailing, windsurfing, first aid training and power boating for juniors and adults, we also offer kayaking and body-boarding for juniors. We offer activities for adults and children and young people.
High in the Ashdown Forest, set in 300 acres of woodland, Hindleap Warren creates opportunities for personal and social development that are second to none. For many young people, Hindleap is their first meaningful experience of the great outdoors...
Water sports are fun! Whether you’re young, old, beginner or experienced, you’ll be welcome. Over the past 27 years, we have introduced thousands to the thrill and challenge of sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Our experienced staff are patient and enthusiastic. The centre uses up-to-date and well maintained equipment.
We offer a range of dinghy sailing courses which cover all areas of the Royal Yachting Association sailing beginner and intermediate stages. Courses use a range of single-handed dinghies, toppers and picos. Our instructors teach from safety boats and are selected to work with the junior fleets for their sympathetic and sensitive approach to teaching and especially their sense of fun
Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites.
Open all year round we offer a wide range of facilities for sailors and windsurfers alike. The Sailing Club enjoys 770 acres of water and is the largest inland reservoir in the south east of England.
At Mote Park Watersports Centre we provide the opportunity to take part in Sailing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Rowing and Power Boating, for anyone aged 8 years and over. Along with this, we offer Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle boarding, all year round scuba diving lessons with a highly qualified scuba diving instructors, and first rate first aid courses for businesses and individuals.
Open year round with activities to suit all weather, our activities are delivered by fully trained staff to instruct and lead you and your group through exciting challenges, with all the necessary equipment provided for your safety.
Evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here. Explore the huge stone walls which mark the site of this Saxon Shore fortress and take a look at the fascinating museum.
Seapoint Canoe & Kayak Centre is situated in ‘The Garden of England’ and has access to 37 miles of sea coast line and 27 miles of flat water. Enjoy canoeing and kayaking sessions in the south east of Kent surrounded by natural beauty.
For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast look no further than Deal Castle.
Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England, and among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts, which also includes Calshot, Camber, Walmer and Pendennis Castles.
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