Key Stage 5 (17+)

Key Stage 5 (17+)

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.

Suitable Venues

The Ski Centre is a part of a multi sports complex.  On two all weather outdoor slopes, we can offer ski and snowboard lessons plus tobogganing fun.  Many young people would never have the chance to try skiing, and our Trust gives that opportunity to all ages – from as young as 4 years old.

Finkley Down Farm is a fun-filled family experience for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Visitors can enjoy an exciting educational day out, with hands on activities with our animals. We have an abundance of different animals from large and small, to fluffy, feathery and even scaly!

At Nene Park Trust, we believe that an opportunity to participate in outdoor educational activities will enhance the learning experience of all children.

From the Discovery Den, our education centre at Ferry Meadows, we offer a range of educational activities, designed by qualified teachers, to tie in with National Curriculum requirements at all levels.

Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable 18th-century Bath life

The Assembly Rooms were at the heart of fashionable Georgian society, the perfect venue for entertainment. When completed in 1771, they were described as 'the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom'.

The Fashion Museum (Bath & North East Somerset Council) is on the lower ground floor.

It’s a fun team building activity. You will be locked in a room for one hour with puzzles and tasks to work out and solve to see if you can escape out of the room. These tasks range from mental to physical.

The East Coast Sail Trust, as a non profit-making charity, runs cruises for young people, some of whom are disadvantaged and typically we operate through contacts with schools nationwide.  

Dunolly Adventure Outdoors is an established activity centre in Highland Perthshire that offers residential weeks, weekends, and non-residential activity days.

Learn With Dogs

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. As well as rehoming dogs from one of our 20 Rehoming Centres, a large part of our work is to focus on Responsible Dog Ownership and Safety Around Dogs education. Dogs Trust Education Officers are available to deliver FREE interactive and engaging workshops to primary schools throughout the UK.

We are a premium team sports development tour company. Our aim is to deliver unique sports travel programmes including school and youth teams sports tours to enrich young peoples' experiences and leave life-long memories. We offer young players of all standards the opportunity to train and play in the world's top professional clubs.

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Welcome to Lyme Park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.

Discover the iconic open-air Globe Theatre in our annual April-October season combining Shakespeare classics, as they were meant to be seen, with plays by the most gifted new writers.

Alongside the Globe season, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse candles shine all year round on a host of thrilling productions and music events from international and multitalented performers.  

Somerset House is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. Somerset House also programmes contemporary art and design exhibitions, free displays, family workshops and guided tours. 

Based on the hit TV series, CSI: The Experience offers students and teachers alike the opportunity to partake in a hands-on, lab-based criminal case analysis. The experience is both entertaining and educational and introduces students to forensic science, which is made up of many different areas of expertise including physics, biology and chemistry. 

Somerset's top award-winning farm attraction

Now into our 25th year as a family run farm attraction, all the animals and staff at Court Farm are looking forward to welcoming hoards of children and their families for a fun packed summer of fun.

We are a small independent provider based in the Lake district in Cumbria who specialize in providing: Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions, John Muir Awards (conservation), and accreditation with National Governing body awards (BCU, MLTB, RYA, Archery GB).

Coral Reef Waterworld is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the South East and next year will undergo a fantastic £11m+ facelift.

When you come back to us after the year long transformation you’ll enjoy five exciting new flumes, including two iconic thrill rides: the Crazy Cones and the Super Crater, which will be exclusive to the South East of the UK.

Set in the heart of Grendon lakes, Northampton’s best kept secret, conflict paintball is centrally located to offer the full paintball experience to Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Milton Keynes, Bedford and beyond.

As the largest cruise operator on the River Thames, we offer a range of services dedicated to group organisers and tour operators.

Cruise along the beautiful River Dee with ChesterBoat; specialising in Sightseeing Cruises, Themed Cruises and Private Charters for all occasions.

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is the leading environmental charity in Cheshire offering high quality environmental education field trips and sessions to schools or community groups. We provide fantastic opportunities for outdoor learning at a range of locations across the county all complimenting the National Curriculum.

The Chellington is an award-winning, eco-friendly daytime and residential centre 

for groups of all ages and abilities to host their own programmes of activity. 

​We provide a quiet and contemplative environment for restful retreats, whilst being close to many attractions for groups who want a base for an action packed week. 

The first science centre on the world to be located in working biological laboratories

Centre of the Cell is a science education centre based at Queen Mary, University of London. It is the first science education centre in the world to be located within working biomedical research laboratories.

Carey Outdoor Education Centre provides a fantastic venue for learning and living in the outdoors throughout the year. Educational groups, organisations and groups of friends are all welcome.

The magnificent Carew Castle has a history spanning 2,000 years. Set in a stunning location, overlooking a 23-acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house. There's plenty to see and do with an exciting summer-long activity programme.

The UK#s longest indoor go kart track

Our highly popular grand prix events are open racing for groups of less than 16 drivers. We run one every night and all day on Saturday and Sundays. All drivers will receive a 15 minute qualifying race for fastest lap and the a non-stop 35 minute race for position with a trophy presentation for the top 3 drivers.

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