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.
We aim to inspire happiness and health, passion and knowledge through a creatively stimulating and physically challenging environment; helping our customers and staff to realise and achieve their full potential
Schools: Give us a ring, we can do progression and one off sessions, to your requirements. Climbing fits with the GCSE syllabus as well.
Diss Museum is housed in the historic Shambles building on Diss Market place. A small but perfectly-formed museum, it hosts changing exhibitions about Diss and nearby villages, packed with local interest.
The Brecon Beacons offer a spectacular landscape rich in natural beauty. Free from light and noise pollution it's the perfect respite from the chaos of modern life. Whether you're seeking challenging walks, wide open spaces or secluded waterfalls, the Brecon Beacons provides the best of them all.
Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum. Unlike most Roman towns, it was never re-occupied or built over after its abandonment in the 5th century, so archaeological investigations give an unusually complete picture of its development.
Cantref Bunkhouse Accommodation is situated on the foothills of the Brecon Beacons just outside of Brecon, South Wales and is the ideal retreat for walkers as we are in walking distance to the Brecon Beacons, safe for cyclists as you will have access to a lockable bike shed, handy for canoeists as we have a large car park which is perfect for trailors & of course it's perfect for groups and
Paul Lethebee and Jim Davis both enjoy the pleasures that travelling and playing on water brings. They have many years of experience of living and working in the countryside and live in the Yorkshire Dales.
It’s so simple to start climbing at Evolution. If you are over 6 years old, all you have to do is turn up during opening hours, but please bring a grown up along to look after you. No experience or booking is required to use the Bouldering areas – Just turn up, pay and climb.
The Harrington Aviation Museums comprise the Carpetbagger Aviation and Secret War Museum and the Northamptonshire Aviation Society Museum.
These museums offer a rare look at life on this Top Secret base of the 801st/492nd American Eighth Air Force Bombardment Group during World War 2.
A great range of activities for over 8s, it's very far from just karting! Fantastic memory material for kids and a good bonding experience for the family doing new stuff together.
A museum with over 50 micro cars from the 50s and 60s, plus scooters on display, a row of recreated shops to explore, and loads of memorabilia to look at.
Some of these displays are pretty entertaining, and others are through provoking.
PDC was the inspiration of Jack Russell in 2000 and he remains a director to this day. The vision was to take the knowledge, skills and attitudes that he had acquired over the previous two decades and to share these with people both in their work and social life.
Set in Basildon, Essex, Basildon Sporting Village has fast become one of the leading leisure and sports centres in the area.
This spectacular leisure centre offers two swimming pools, a regional gymnastics centre, an 8-court sports hall, 100 station gym, two group exercise studios, an indoor climbing wall, an athletics stadium and outdoor pitches.
The future of this special place is so important to us that we have partnered with the National Trust (and give them a percentage of your money) and we have a detailed eco policy, in order to give something back to the environment that we are privileged to share with you.
We specialise in bespoke outdoor programmes for both the youth and adult markets. If you are looking for an overseas expedition, medical training course or a team building session, you have come to the right place.
You can come to our Centre for day activities, holidays, the Greenhouse, Team Q and Gold day services, Friday evening club or Saturday morning club. You can come with a group of friends, your family or carer, your school or club.
4th Dimension was established in 1987 by Chris Taylor, a graduate teacher of Physical and Outdoor Education after 12 years in teaching, the last 3 of which were as Head of Department at a large 11-18 split site, comprehensive school.
Welcome to Dragon Boat Events Ltd, the home of dragon boating. We are the UK’s premier dragon boat event provider, and specialise in providing high quality corporate and charity dragon boat racing events.
Extreme Ventures Ltd is a business created for families, with this we aspire to provide everyone an experience to remember for years to come and ensure everyone has an adventure they will never forget.
Developing desire for adventure! That’s what I do - I am available for made to measure coaching, guiding and expeditions.
A highly unusual, but enjoyable way to explore the Cotswolds, by camel! A great trek with friendly guides, who lead the camels at all times. Available throughout the year, but weather dependent.
Joseph's Amazing Camels offers a 3 hour camel experience, which includes a trek through beautiful Warwickshire countryside for groups of up to 16 people.
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps. According to legend demolished as a den of thieves, but the real reason for its abandonment remains uncertain.
Among the 3,000 or so deserted villages in England, Gainsthorpe is one of the most clearly visible and best preserved.
A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea. The Kingston Russell circle is believed to date back to the later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, some 4,000 years ago.
A 144 acre country park sandwiched between the villages of Harrold and Odell 10mls NW of Bedford. It features 2 picturesque lakes and a stretch of the River Great Ouse with wheelchair and pushchair friendly paths round the main lake and outdoor play areas.
here are small play areas at each end and opportunities to view plants and animals as you stroll round.
Castle Howard is Yorkshire's finest stately home and garden near York. Grand interiors, gardens and an adventure playground make for a great family day out.
Croxteth Hall is situated in a beautiful Country Park setting and is one of Liverpool's most important heritage sites.
The Country Park is also home to a real working Home Farm, a Victorian Walled Garden and a 500 acre nature reserve - all open to the public.
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.