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Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
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We are a specialist outdoor activity company running bespoke courses and events including DofE Expeditions, bushcraft, outdoor and navigation training, first aid and team building. Our clients include schools and youth organisations, businesses, charities, local authorities and members of the public.
We believe in a personal touch and can plan courses specific to customer requirements. We select team leaders with appropriate skills to deliver your course to ensure that the participants achieve the maximum benefit from their experience.
The Kepplewray Centre occupies a large Victorian mansion set in its own grounds situated in the south of the Lake District National Park. We provide accommodation for those wanting to enjoy the spectacular scenery on our doorstep and also offer an extensive range of outdoor activities led by our enthusiastic instructors.
Larne Museum and Arts Centre is situated in the heart of Larne and is the operational centre for all Larne Borough Council Arts, Heritage and Civic events.
We’re a team of outdoor adventure experts based in Lossiemouth, Moray, ready to help you TRY SOMETHING NEW! We’ll take great care of you – we’ve got all the kit and we really know our stuff so what are you waiting for?
The company was formed to allow the expedition programme organised by Jason Buckley, an teacher at Sutton Grammar School, to continue after he left the school. Three members of the instructor team are old boys of the school who have come through the expedition programme, which has expanded to include 230 boys this year.
The Walrus Cruise is a Christian voluntary organisation which provides sailing holidays for boys and girls from the ages of 13 to 18. It also provides further development for people aged 18 to 21. It started in 1924 and today operates on the inland waterways of the Norfolk Broads and the coastal waters of the Western Isles of Scotland.
This is the advanced design and engineering facility and home to Land Rover design. It also boasts the UK's largest hybrid engineering team. It is also the Global headquarters of JLR.
Strive adventure has been operating in East Lothian for over ten years our instructors and youth workers have a vast array of skills and experience.
Our programmes are designed to build confidence, self-awareness, leadership and team work skills. These are delivered through training sessions that are designed in consultation with individuals and groups.
Based in the heart of Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park, Focus Activities is an innovative provider of quality outdoor experiences. Our team of high qualified, experienced and motivated staff create both an extremely supportive and challenging arena to allow people to extend their boundaries, build relationships and discover new skills.
We are totally passionate about one thing; when you are with Rough Edge, you will have the time of your life.
We run adventure trips in the UK and abroad.We supervise and assess Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold expeditions. We specialise in mountain navigation training to NNAS Gold standard. And we offer team building and challenge events for companies too.
Our fantastic location and team of dedicated staff enable us to offer a wide variety of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Whether you are looking to host an action packed party or simply spend some time with adventurous like-minded individuals.
The team at Nick Thorn Surf School have helped hundreds of people get into the water and experience the thrill of surfing their first wave. Our dedicated instructors provide a supportive environment where you can master the fundamentals of the sport in preparation for your future surfing adventures.
Fun and safety are at the heart of our youth clubs, offering an energetic and educational setting for youngsters! Our youth clubs are designed to keep youngsters busy and interested, giving them worthwhile, hands on experiences out on the water.
We offer a range of Adventurous Outdoor Activities for team building, recreation, outdoor education, development and training to voluntary organisations, individuals, families, adults, youth groups, schools and corporate groups.
Our primary focus is to offer a wide range of opportunities in the outdoors to young people and adults (primarily for the 13 to 19 year olds but some are good for as young as 8) across the area through a series of development courses and through our club membership.
The Ultimate Activity Company provides adventure activities at over 54 locations across the UK. We have a fantastic reputation within the leisure industry and provide adventure activities to schools wanting affordable activity programs.
Our experienced team will guide you through unique destinations, where you can embrace different cultures, amazing wildlife, beautiful secluded landscapes and explore our enchanting planet.
Bryn-y-Mor is a small outdoor company which specialises in offering tailored made activity packages for groups. We are experienced at working with both children and adults and understand the needs of both. Educate, team development or just have fun, all in a suitably challenging outdoor environment.
The Adventurous Activity Company offers an extensive range of exhilarating outdoor pursuits and intriguing corporate and team activities from our home in Bristol. Choose one or more activities from our exciting range of options and we'll provide you with a day you won't forget, all within easy reach of Bristol City Centre.
The Centre caters for a wide variety of people from all ages and educational abilities, with the emphasis being on practical learning and appropriate theory lessons integrated into our courses. Activities available include dinghy sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking, powerboating, rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking, gorge scrambling, orienteering, camping, navigation, multi-activity
Discover the true potential of your team on a programme that strikes the perfect balance between adventurous challenge and inspirational learning opportunity.
Lancashire based Outdoor Elements, established in November 2001, offers team building and outdoor activities to all ages and abilities. Outdoor Elements is flexible to your needs and can organise anything from half-day activities to full residential experiences.
The activities are delivered in a fun and exciting way with all of the usual high standards of safety and group management that you would expect from a company that is passionate about developmental outdoor education for young people.
Our activities promote trust, respect, co-operation, communication and caring for those around you, all whilst having bags and bags of fun!
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