At Key Stage 5, pupils have a range of options available to them; A Levels, Baccalaureates (both English and International), BTECs and Scottish Higher National Certificates/Diplomas are just some of the qualifications open to the 17-18 age-group.
School trips can become even more tailored to suit interests at this level as student groups become smaller and more specialised. For example, one of the ultimate visits for sixth form scientists would be to the Cern Centre (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) near Geneva, where scientists are daily investigating the fundamental structure of the universe.
Offering tours of the steam pumping engines, rides on London's only narrow gauge railway, education in the Waterworks interactive gallery, and the Splashzone hands on water engineering play lab!
Come and discover the story of London's water supply and witness stationary steam pumping engines in action.
Today’s railway represents 200 years of engineering inspiration, innovation and determination; the work that Network Rail does today is the next chapter in this astounding story.
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Forest Adventure is a family run business located in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean, an area of outstanding natural beauty and the premier forest location in the UK. Our highly experienced and qualified instructor team are able to provide activities suitable for all age groups and abilities.
Planters Sky Trail Adventure is a high ropes adventure course you wear a cool full body harness and slingline to help you conquer your fears, experience high level thrills and get to the top of our 30ft two-level rope, bridge and beam course.
Based at award winning Planters garden centre, on the border of Staffordshire and Warwickshire (just outside Tamworth).
We are a small, dedicated team of 20, resident in Costa Rica with our head office and a warehouse based in the capital, San Jose, two camps bordering the Pacuare River and our rafting warehouse nearby at Guayacan. We design, organize and run multi-activity travel within Costa Rica, Panama and nearby Nicaragua and are expanding to include other Central American countries.
Bigfoot Adventures is a family run organisation with over 25 years experience as Event Managers delivering Team Building, Leadership and Development Training courses in the outdoor environment.
Adventure Outreach is a Christian Organisation providing outdoor adventure activities of high quality, primarily in and around the Peak District, though not exclusively. Our aim is to achieve your objectives in training, team building, personal development or simply fun within a safe and enjoyable environment.
Dragon Hall is a beautiful, Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall, renowned for its spectacular timber crown-post roof and intricately carved and painted dragon.
Built by a Norwich merchant with an international trading empire, Dragon Hall dates from a time when Norwich was England’s second city. In its heyday it would have been filled with wool, cloth, timber, spices and pottery.
Thornbridge Outdoors is run by a dedicated team of staff with many years experience and great enthusiasm for the benefits and wonders of the outdoors! Our approach is to find out what you need, understand your objectives and then apply our knowledge and experience to meet your expectations.
Who said school can't be jam-packed with thrills? Not us!
When students are enjoying a lesson it shows. It shows in their attention levels, in the effort they put in and the results they achieve. The Education Programme at THORPE PARK Resort offers maximum educational value through unique and stimulating learning experiences.
Welcome to Bath's art museum for everyone. We are open daily 10am to 5pm (Sunday and Bank Holiday 11am to 5pm). Admission to our permanent collection, as well as to many temporary displays, is free.
The 1000-acres of Park and Forest at Moors Valley have something for everyone.
Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Set in peaceful countryside near the Welsh border, the castle, timber-framed gatehouse and parish church form an unforgettably picturesque group.
Felixstowe Museum houses 14 galleries displaying the military and social history of this popular seaside resort. Even the building is of historical interest as it was once a submarine mining establishment.
Herts Young Mariners' Base has the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge demonstrating high standards in all outdoor adventurous activities. The centre boasts many years' experience of running fun, safe, challenging team building, land and water based activities for schools, colleges and youth groups, with many groups returning year after year.
Outdoor Activity site offering wide range of childrens adventurous activities. Junior Quad Bike Treks through 175 acre woodland, Paintball (aged 8+), High Rope Tree Trekking, Super Swing, Climbing, Target Shooting, Low Rope Challenge Course, Raft Building. Holiday Activity Days, Children's Birthday parties.
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.
Originally Fairbridge North Manchester, we became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011.
Here at Outdoor Active we provide Exploration & Education through outdoor activities. These are run by a small team of friendly and highly experienced instructors, passionate about the outdoors. As a company we are proud to be small. Our success depends on you being happy and enjoying your time with us. As such, all our courses are tailored around you and your needs.
Welcome to Kempston Outdoor Centre’s website! Here you can find out about our activities, courses, events, and clubs. We offer adventurous activities to children and adults both onsite and further afield, all lead by our team of expert instructors.
Treat your class to a 90 minute journey through 1000 years of London’s murky history, as our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors bring to life gripping stories of the capital’s most infamous characters and events.
Come and explore the Wallace Collection at Hertford House with your school, where a team of skilled freelance Gallery educators will help you to get more from your visit.
Large indoor play area with 3 levels and loads of classic adventure play features from slides to balls via tunnels, and with a separate area for under 3s.
The play facility is within the Magnet Leisure Centre, so there are opportunities on site for team and track sports plus a swimming pool which also offers lessons.
Scout Activity Centres are the perfect location for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you’re a Scout or Guide Leader, primary or secondary school teacher, or a company director planning your next team building event, our 100 years’ experience make us the ideal choice.
By providing a team of experienced and qualified leaders, OXPED is able to offer a variety of DofE expeditions in lowland and wild country areas of the UK (and occasionally elsewhere). It fulfils the crucial role of providing expedition opportunities to those people who are unable to join their own DofE Centre's expedition for some reason.
Striving to bring new opportunities to young people in the local area with our dedicated team of Outdoor Instructors and Youth workers.
We endeavour to provide activities that help to develop skills within a safe & supportive environment.
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.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.