Key Stage 5 Ideas
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Case StudiesCase study: Investigating biodiversity on a Madagascar expedition
A group of KS4 and 5 pupils from Ullswater Community College took part in a “life-changing” expedition to Madagascar with Operation Wallacea. Head of geography, Dr Beth Leathers tells us more.
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News & IdeasDigital ‘treasure trove’ helps pupils get back outdoors
The Field Studies Council has launched a Digital Hub to support secondary school teachers and students with the fieldwork element of geography and biology.
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News & IdeasResidential courses on offer as FSC opens Young Darwin scholarship programme
The Field Studies Council (FSC) is inviting secondary school students to apply for its annual scholarship programme, with the chance to undertake a residential course or day series of training with specialist environmental tutors.
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News & IdeasDigital fieldwork lessons aim to help GCSE and A-Level students
A programme of digital fieldwork courses to support teachers and students is being launched by outdoor education charity, the Field Studies Council (FSC).
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Features“We can help bring the archives to you,” says National Archives’ education team
We spoke with Rachel Hillman and Hannah Carter from the education team at the National Archives about how they have made the transition to online school sessions and what pupils can gain from the experience.
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News & IdeasClimate change residential launching for Key Stage 5 students
Based at FSC Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae in Scotland, the latest course from the Field Studies Council is aimed at pupils in higher education.
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News & IdeasEmmerdale Studio Experience launches Insight to Industry workshops
The Emmerdale Studio Experience in Leeds is providing a series of Insight to Industry workshops across the 2019/2020 academic year, to inspire pupils with a career in television and different job opportunities behind-the-scenes.
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News & IdeasNational Memorial Arboretum to host Explorer Days
The National Memorial Arboretum will run a series of Explorer Days across 2019, suitable for Key Stages 1-5.
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News & IdeasLatest big name to partner with School Travel Awards
The established Queen Mary University of London has joined forces with this year’s School Travel Awards initiative.
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News & IdeasCaving experience added to Wookey Hole educational programme
Wild Wookey is a new physical adventure experience, suitable for school groups at Wookey Hole Caves.
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News & IdeasNew Learning Programme launched at RAF Museum London
Teachers will be able to book new workshops and activities as part of a new Learning Programme at the RAF Museum in Colindale, London.
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News & IdeasBritish Academy to host festival of ideas for students
In June, the British Academy will open the doors to its historic London building for the first ever Summer Showcase, a free festival of ideas with a dedicated Secondary school day.
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News & IdeasWicker Man ride opens at Alton Towers Resort
The ride, based on the film by the same name, has now opened at the Staffordshire theme park.
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FeaturesCase Study: Morocco
Meeting Berber people and hiking were on the agenda for Bridgwater & Taunton College’s visit to Morocco.
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News & IdeasChessington to add to educational offering in 2018
Chessington World of Adventures, in Chessington will be adding some new workshops to its offering come 2018, and will see some new animal arrivals.
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News & IdeasNew Roman Baths learning centre confirmed
The Archway Project, which will transform the Roman Baths’ learning offering, has received a grant of £250,000.
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News & IdeasNew: UK tour of Jane Eyre plus educational workshop
Jane Eyre will tour the UK this year, and can be used to support English and Drama studies.
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FeaturesTwycroos Zoo CEO on the importance of LOtC
School Travel Organiser speaks to Dr Sharon Redrobe from Twycross Zoo about the importance of learning outside the classroom.
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FeaturesDeveloping cultural awareness with the Responsible Safari Company
One of the main reasons learning outside the classroom is seen as so beneficial to student learning is not always for the curriculum-related benefits but for the life skills it can help develop.
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News & IdeasSummer term visiting dates announced for Parliamentary Education Centre
Teachers can book a summer term visit to the Parliamentary Education Centre in London from 13th January.