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: