Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
At Key Stage 2 pupils will begin to adopt a more sophisticated approach to the core and foundation subjects.
In History, the requirement to study topics such as the Anglo-Saxon and Scots invasions and the Viking and Roman occupations creates many opportunities for school trips to some of the most important historical sites in the world, and a great variety of brilliant museums. There will always be a venue close by!
History trips can also be used in KS2 to develop pupils' 'use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge', one of the aims of the KS2 Geography curriculum. Such activities could also be linked to the national curriculum requirement to 'take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team'.
But there are many other options for accessing imaginative and challenging activities from specialist providers. Some schools also like to organise short residential visits at for pupils at KS2 level to give classes a taster of new activities and team-working away from usual environments and families.
Suitable Venues
We protect and open to the public over 350 historic houses, gardens and ancient monuments. It doesn’t stop there. We also look after forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves, villages - for ever, for everyone.
Since 1992 Manor Adventure has been offering low cost, action packed family activity holidays and activity breaks during the summer school holidays.
The Go4it Programme is managed by a professional and experienced team of specialists in their field. All of our coaches, facilitators and instructors are appropriately qualified and trained. Everyone working with children and young people has enhanced CRB clearance and staff recruitment is based on safeguarding best practice.
London Youth supports a network of over 400 diverse community youth organisations where young people choose to go. With unique reach to over 75,000 young Londoners, we deliver programmes with and through this network in every London borough and out of town at our two residential learning centres.
Madrenaline is ideal for adrenaline junkies aged 10 and over, who would like to try something a bit different.
A much-loved local landmark, this heated outdoor pool has been providing family summer fun and great memories in Summer since 1934. Large outdoor pool with fun areas for the kids. Sun-beds, play areas and refreshments make this the ideal summer destination.
Hinksey Outdoor Pool is a large heated outdoor pool located close to the centre of Oxford.
Haven holidays are Britain's largest provider of domestic holidays with family holiday parks around the UK all offering a full programme of activities, kids' clubs and entertainment at no extra cost to holidaymakers. With comfortable accommodation and a great range of leisure activities our holiday parks are the perfect escape! And we've kept our 2014 UK holidays as affordable as ever.
Lying just a few miles from the centre of Glasgow, this unique villa has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper, a local businessman.
Many rooms are richly ornamented in wood, plaster and marble. School groups are welcome. Please contact the Education Officer at Pollok House for details.
With over 25 years of experience in operating tours for school/youth groups, IBT Travel prides itself in delivering both a quality product and an exceptional standard of customer care.
Our company offers tailor made itineraries for both educational and snow-sport tours for groups travelling to the UK, Europe and USA.
Offers a 12 hole crazy putting course suitable for all the family, plus floodlit driving range, short game practice area and golfing kids' parties held in the Caddyshack with a wet weather option. Fore!
Cornwall Outdoors is managed by Cornwall Learning which is part of Cornwall Council. Within Cornwall the unit operates seven residential centres and raises achievement and aspiration through adventure and outdoor learning.
We passionately believe in the many benefits to be had through engaging in outdoor learning by appreciating the contributions made by yourself and others and understanding and feeling part of the world around you. Gaining in confidence and self-esteem whilst developing heightened awareness and improved social skill.
Dany Duncan set up ElementalUK in 2006 to enable people to get closer to the elements – whether by immersing themselves in the thrills and spills of the Cornish coast or hitting natural highs in the mountains of France.
Dynamic Adventures has taken over running the lakes at Tilgate Park and is looking to enhance the use of the lake so that the whole community can enjoy this fabulous area. Dynamic Adventures are offering a wide variety of outdoor activities for all to enjoy.
Diverse School Travel is a passionate and vibrant business, offering schools & colleges wonderful and exciting educational and cultural tours throughout the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Specially-designed Junior Circuit that enables aspiring racers to learn the craft in a safe, yet challenging, environment.
Kart racing is the best and safest way for young people to learn the disciplines of motor sport. In fact, you will find that most successful racing drivers today began their careers in this exciting field.
The 300m junior track was opened in 1990 and was laid out to provide an easy fun course for novice drivers.
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