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.

Suitable Venues

The Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps is situated in the Guard House of Peninsula Barracks in Winchester and is open on Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and entrance is free.

 

Welcome to the School of Art Gallery and Museum at Aberystwyth University. In addition to up-to-date news on the collections and exhibition programme, this site provides an introduction to our Art and Crafts Collection, outlining its development and the individuals whose personal enthusiasms have shaped the Collection since 1872.

The Ceramic Collection is located in the Ceramic Gallery, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, where certain items from the collection are permanently on display. Some items are also on display at the School of Art. Items are also held in store in both locations.

The Roman Baths is a favourite for children and their teachers to find out about the Romans and Roman Britain, and children can work with original Roman material..

We are proud to have inspired hundreds of young people into life long careers in the outdoors. Our alumni include Matt Heliker, an internationally respected climber. Others now work for schools, military, emergency services, Environment Agency and charities and continue to be ambassadors for the Mendip ethos!

Our programmes are high impact, action and fun packed, practical experiential training and development experiences that are designed to challenge, inspire, energise and enthuse.

Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor; a vast expanse of inland sheltered water, perfect for all watersports, all season training, land and water-based events, schools and youth groups and all round family fun.

One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Stoney Littleton is a chambered long barrow built during the Neolithic period (roughly 4000– 2500 BC).

Although this is the third largest collection of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone 'cove' of Stanton Drew are surprisingly little-known. Recent surveys have revealed that they were only part of a much more elaborate ritual site. 

For schools and groups operating the Duke of Edinburgh's Award we provide Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions and training packages in all areas of the UK.

Established in 2008, Exmoor Adventures are the areas outdoor specialists for a range of adventurous activities and courses within the Exmoor National Park, the Quantocks and the South West.

The transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross, once a meeting place for butter-sellers.

The average human lifespan is approximately 650,000 hours and about 180,000 of those hours are spent sleeping! Why not spend some of the remainder trying a new sporting hobby or challenge? Wanting to expand your existing skills and knowledge? Need recognised qualifications for your aquatic sport? Need first aid training for your business?

Clevedon Sailing Club is situated on the Marine Parade along the main Clevedon sea front. Sailing takes place in the bay which is part of the Bristol channel. Clevedon is a very friendly club and supports all water sports, with emphasis on Dinghy and Cruiser sailing.

Charterhouse offers groups sole use of the centre and can accommodate up to 63 people. It boasts a large dining hall with a modern kitchen, a visitors lounge and boot room, along with ample outdoor space and a designated camp fire area.

Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the nearby Battle of Lansdown, 1643.

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre is definitely different from other activity centres! We are a family run, not for profit, educational and environmental organisation which has been inspiring and educating children and adults since 1982.

Active Adventure South West are one of the south west's leading provider of adventure activities. We are a fully mobile activity provider. We can bring the activities to you or alternatively you can meet us at one of our regular activity spots. 

Our instructing business began life more than 20 years ago as Andy Sparrow Caving Services, becoming Caving Services Ltd in 2008. Andy Sparrow remains an active instructor. He is well known as an expert on caving, has made several caving related TV appearances

The sailing club exists to help people enjoy both sailing and windsurfing whatever your ability or age. Anyone is welcome to join and sail at Axbridge reservoir near Cheddar. Although the club atmosphere is relaxed, informal and friendly we aim to provide a professional environment for sports.

Started in 1996, Aardvark Endeavours are an outdoor pursuits and training provider based near Cheddar, Somerset. As well as our regular staff with specialist skills we use a lot of freelance instructors who are experts in their fields. This means we can bring to you the right person for the job with both the experience and knowledge so you get the best possible day.

Washford Radio Museum is situated within the Tropiquaria wildlife park in Washford, Somerset. It is based in a 1930’s art deco BBC Radio transmitting station, which is now a Grade II listed building.

Welcome to Outposts' world of outdoor adventure activities, based in Somerset, but offering activities for schools and youth groups all over the country.

Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.

We work with young people across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire as well as Bath and North East Somerset.

Abergavenny Museum and Castle is an ideal venue for an educational visit. We welcome schools who wish to bring pupils for a general visit to look at the castle and/or the museum displays. Entry is free. We do ask that you let us know when you are intending to visit, so we can let you know of any events that may affect your visit. 

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