Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)

The Woman in Black, West End

Curtain to close on school trip favourite The Woman in Black

2022-11-21T16:49:00+00:00

After 33 years at London’s Fortune Theatre, Susan Hill’s haunting tale of The Woman In Black will take to the stage for the final time on 4th March 2023. 

Student Clarice Osadolor at AeroZone Education Centre, Manchester Airport

Case Study: flying high at Manchester Airport

2022-05-24T14:13:00+01:00

A group of pupils in Year 10 at St Peter’s RC High School in Manchester attended the AeroZone Education Centre at Manchester Airport as part of their BTEC Travel and Tourism studies. 

Child exploring nature

Department for Education backs proposals for new GCSE in Natural History

2022-04-21T15:16:00+01:00

A new GCSE in Natural History is set to be introduced, as the Department for Education backs OCR’s proposals for the new qualification which will see students explore and appreciate the natural world around them.

Sea.Change Foundation, UKSA

Case study: Tile Cross Academy on their trip to the Isle of Wight

2021-11-02T14:54:00+00:00

Tile Cross Academy in Birmingham shares its recent experience at the UKSA’s Sea.Change Foundation course on the Isle of Wight. 

Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project in Cornwall

Interview: Eden Project co-founder on plans for a new GCSE in Natural History

2021-06-02T09:19:00+01:00

The co-founder of the Eden Project, Sir Tim Smit, talks about the proposal for a GCSE in Natural History and engaging children with the wider world.

RAF Museum

Young engineers invited to summer residential at RAF Museum Cosford

2020-02-14T09:37:00+00:00

Teachers can now nominate Year 10 students for the hands-on programme, which provides exclusive access to aircraft, engines and aviation technology.

Students at Museum of London.

Thematic History Studies: Museum of London

2018-10-22T12:12:00+01:00

The Museum of London’s learning offer is designed to support GCSE thematic History studies using London’s rich evidence to investigate its history and people.

Field Studies Council winter residential Year 5

How to use forests and woodlands to support GCSE studies

2018-10-10T09:14:00+01:00

Using forests and woodland to support GCSE studies, whilst reaping the benefits of connecting your students with nature.

Charters School students visiting the beach on a trip to Montpellier in France

Standing out in the class: A trip to Montpellier

2018-10-04T15:49:00+01:00

Earlier this summer, a group of Year 10 students from Charters School visited Montpellier on one of Halsbury Travel’s Language Study Tours. Their teacher, Laura Stock, reports back on the experience.

Student at Bletchley Park

Codes and Ciphers: Bletchley Park Trust

2018-10-03T12:09:00+01:00

Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction where school groups can step back in time to experience the stories of the extraordinary achievements of the men and women who worked there.

Hippopotobus at Drusillas Park

Business Studies: Drusillas Park

2018-10-02T12:15:00+01:00

Drusillas has over 100 species of animal including penguins, monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, sloths, camels and flamingos, as well large play areas, Hello Kitty Secret Garden and a new three ride attraction Go Safari!

The monitors at the Arbolar Centre in Spain

St Peter’s High School report back on trip to Spain

2018-09-14T16:24:58+01:00

Back from a Spanish Language immersion, St Peter’s Catholic High School in Wigan share their experience.

Farm animals at Sacrewell

Promoting a Brand: Sacrewell

2018-02-06T10:59:00+00:00

From meeting rare breed farm animals to feeding goats and seeing heritage farm buildings, Sacrewell provides opportunities for learners to discover the countryside in a hands-on fashion.

Brewey Tour at Faversham Brewery

School brewery tours available at Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre

2017-01-31T14:48:55+00:00

Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre in Faversham in Kent is now offering educational guided tours of the working Faversham Brewery site for students aged 14 and over.

Kerala%2C India

Case study: World Travel, Kerala, India

2016-10-14T15:44:00+01:00

Camping in tea plantations and travelling in packed buses were among the many experiences that greeted a group of London teenagers during a recent trip to India.

AirKix

New Physics lessons to be launched at AirKix

2016-05-13T14:49:33+01:00

AirKix indoor skydiving company has teamed up with the University of Southampton to create a range of new Physics-linked experiences for schools.

Sarah Duff in Kenya

Pupil review: my African adventure

2016-04-28T17:02:25+01:00

16 year old student Sarah Duff gives her view on a ten-day trip she took to Kenya with school expedition company Africa Adventures.

When deputy head teacher John Lomas took a group of Key Stage 4 pupils to Kenya last year his goal was to help them become more globally aware, to give them a new appreciation of what they had, and to make a difference to schools in Kenya.

Case study: Seeing Kenya with African Adventures

2016-03-04T14:39:00+00:00

Last year 31 pupils from Springfield School travelled to Kenya on a School Expeditions trip with African Adventures.

The Houses of Parliament at Westminster

Learn GCSE History on a new Suffragette walking tour

2015-12-08T09:51:22+00:00

Secret London Walking Tours has launched a new Suffragette City walking tour in London.