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

Discover Eastleigh’s past, and meet Mr and Mrs Brown a local locomotive engine driver and his wife. There is always something new to see with a regularly changing programme of special exhibitions, workshops, talks and events, plus Family Friendly activities, cafe, and gifts.

Guided Tours, Baking and craft activities for pre booked groups available throughout the year. Picnic area and plenty of space to just play. Please note limited opening times.

We are a main provider of residential outdoor education courses to primary schools from Hartlepool. The Centre is also available to other primary schools, secondary schools and College groups.

Welcome to St John's Cathedral

We passionately believe that every child and young person has the right to achieve their full potential, whatever their background or circumstances - and, as a result, we work with over 6,000 children, young people and families in the North West of England every year.

Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre is a multi-activity residential facility situated in Lochgoilhead, Scotland. We have been in operation since 1969, and can accommodate over 70 people. We run school, youth and adult courses plus much more!

Discover what a Bristol sugar plantation and slave owner’s home might have looked like around 1790. Eleven rooms spread over four floors reveal what life was like above and below stairs, from the kitchen in the basement where servants prepared meals to the elegant formal rooms above. Free entry.

St John's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Portsmouth. It was opened in 1882 and is the first cathedral to have been built in Portsmouth.

Leeds Cathedral is one of the finest Catholic Cathedrals in England. 

Saint Anne's Cathedral is situated in the heart of the Leeds city centre and contrasts with the surrounding new office blocks and the Victorian Town Hall.

Independent DofE Centres in Surrey is a Voluntary Organisation that oversees the running of six independent  DofE Centres throughout Surrey.

Exportise teaches a variety of sports to children of all levels using the latest coaching techniques. Our resident coaches and representatives are there to make sure that every child goes home with a sense of achievement, fun memories, a group of new friends and the desire to return. We aim to provide a friendly, personal service throughout your holiday.

This unique collection interprets the rich architectural history of Bath and the men who transformed a provincial town into the world famous Georgian Spa. It demonstrates how classical design influenced the buildings and illustrates the construction of a house from the cellars to the rafters.

We cater for Key Stages 1 to 4.

Manchester Cathedral is a rich educational resource in the heart of a vibrant city. Learning is brought to life in this vivid, historic and spiritual context where Christian worship has taken place for over 1000 years. Come and discover the potential of this amazing living building!

Our extreme sports programme includes a huge range of exciting activities for children between the ages of 8 and 16. 

We run a full day starting from 9.30am - 4.30pm and we also offer free transport to the activity with minibus collection from several of our leisure centres. 

Established in 1980 Britain’s most experienced summer holiday operator for children and teenagers aged 3-17 years. With a host of exciting and adventurous activities to choose from.

Young people benefit from the opportunity to gain life-enhancing skills and experiences as well as from strong links with the local community, meaning the provision can serve as a ‘gateway’ to other youth services if necessary.

Exportise teaches a variety of sports to children of all levels using the latest coaching techniques. Our resident coaches and representatives are there to make sure that every child goes home with a sense of achievement, fun memories, a group of new friends and the desire to return. We aim to provide a friendly, personal service throughout your holiday.

We can come to you to arrange your trip, or you can come to the Centre for a pre-visit. This will allow us to plan your excursion down to the last detail so that it works perfectly with your individual needs as a school or group.

Canoe Adventures operate steersman guided Voyager open canoes offering family adventures from toddler to grandparent to big groups and all between.

Motiv8 exists to improve the life chances of young people. We do this to reduce the risk of offending, anti-social behaviour and disengagement from learning or employment.

We have been organising outdoor activities for over 30 years and are committed to providing a high quality outdoor education service and residential facility for the benefit of schools, community groups, the wider community of West Lothian and throughout the country.

We are an RYA Teaching Centre and the first Club to achieve Volvo Champion Club status. As well as our Racing and Training programmes we can offer social camping and caravan weekends. Included in our extensive Club House facility is a staffed catering arrangement operating on race days and other special events.

Caythorpe Court is a fantastic place with everything you could possibly need to make your PGL holiday perfect. With 65 acres of grounds surrounding a huge mansion house there’s loads of great facilities and even more brilliant PGL activities!

We’ve also improved it further with new lodge accommodation and a purpose built dining room. 

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