Factory Visits & Industry
Factory Visits & Industry
What are they and what do they involve?
Factories are places in which things are made; the outcomes can be products such as food, technology or clothing, and a visit to a factory can include getting an interesting behind the scenes look at how everyday items are made and learning more about engineering, technology and manufacturing processes.
What are the benefits?
A visit to a factory can be great for increasing students’ respect for things they consider commonplace; for example, learning about the extensive history of minting coins can make you look at the money in your pocket in a brand new way. Factories can also spark an interest in creating and designing for some students – seeing how things are made can encourage others into making their own designs!
What students is it suitable for?
Different factories will be suitable for different groups of students; make sure the main topic and any activities available will engage your pupils!
Costs?
Factory visits will usually have an admission fee, but should generally fall under the £10 mark.
Safety Implications?
If the factory in question is a working one you must be very careful with younger students and make sure they are supervised at all times. Machinery can inflict life-changing injuries in a split second, so brief well and remain vigilant.
See below for a list of venues and providers of this kind:
Pages
Featured Provider
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.
Login/Sign Up
Latest News
Schoolboy Falls From 60ft Cliff on School Trip
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.