Key Stage 5 (Post-16)

Field Studies Council's digital hub

Digital ‘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.

 Young Darwin scholarship

Residential 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. 

Field Studies Council new digital programme

Digital 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).

Hannah Carter, education officer at the National Archives

“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.

Field Studies Council

Climate 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.

The Emmerdale Studio Experience

Emmerdale 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.

National Memorial Arboretum Explorer Day School Trip

National 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.

Queen Mary University of London is sponsoring Best Science Venue as part of the School Travel Awards

Latest 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.

Wookey Hole show cave

Caving experience added to Wookey Hole educational programme

Wild Wookey is a new physical adventure experience, suitable for school groups at Wookey Hole Caves.

A new learning programme has been launched at the RAF Museum in London

New 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.

Regency building

British 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.

Wicker Man

Wicker 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.

ridgwater %26 Taunton College%E2%80%99s visit to Morocco

Case Study: Morocco

Meeting Berber people and hiking were on the agenda for Bridgwater & Taunton College’s visit to Morocco.

Sumatran tiger

Chessington 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.

Roman Baths

New Roman Baths learning centre confirmed

The Archway Project, which will transform the Roman Baths’ learning offering, has received a grant of £250,000.

Jane Eyre

New: 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.

Dr Sharon Redrobe%2C the chief executive at Twycross Zoo

Twycroos 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.

Developing 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.

Lords Chambers in Parliament

Summer 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.

Law and University Life workshop

Case Study: Primary school explores Law at the University of Bolton

Pupils from Moorgate Primary School in Bolton recently took part in a new educational workshop with the National Centre for Citizenship and Law (NCCL).