All KS1 (Ages 5-7) articles
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News & IdeasPGL unveils Breakthrough Fund to support schools with residential costs
Outdoor adventure centre provider PGL will launch a Breakthrough Fund to give pupils the chance to benefit from residential outdoor learning trips, irrespective of their financial situation.
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FeaturesCase study: exploring the past at Wordsworth Grasmere
Education development manager at Wordsworth Grasmere in Cumbria, Zoe McLain, reports back from a school visit they hosted for Seaton Academy.
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News & IdeasRoyal Collection Trust access scheme open to schools
Schools can apply to the Royal Collection Trust’s Access Scheme which ensures that those working for and with economically disadvantaged pupils can enjoy a regal visit outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasRoman experience in Chester helps schools visualise the past
A team of historians and actors have come together to create the DEVA Roman Experience in Chester, an immersive and interactive attraction which aims to showcase the city’s past in a fun and educational way.
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News & IdeasIn pictures: 14 English Heritage attractions which are great for educational visits
Discover a broad range of historical periods across these 14 sites, ranging from the Romans and Tudors, to the Saxons and Victorians. You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image gallery above to scroll through the pictures, and expand the gallery by clicking ...
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage’s Richborough Roman Fort open for school visits
A reconstructed Roman gateway and rampart providing panoramic views across Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre in Kent has been opened by English Heritage and offers educational visits.
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News & IdeasFree teacher taster visits to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is providing free taster visits for teachers for the first time to help them pre-plan their educational visits to the heritage railway.
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News & IdeasLearning centre opens at the Black Country Living Museum
The Dudley living history museum has transformed its former admissions building into a dedicated learning centre to be used exclusively by visiting schools.
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News & IdeasActivity packs and teacher guides for BBC Earth Experience
The BBC Earth Experience in London invites pupils to go around the world in an hour, exploring the inhabitants of our seven continents, with the help of Sir David Attenborough.
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Features8 World War Two visits in England that bring the subject to life
From large museums housing thousands of World War Two artefacts to historical sites that played a huge role in the conflict, here are eight visits to help teach one of the most significant periods of British history.
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News & IdeasFree school trails highlight Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s key sites
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is encouraging schools to use its space for educational visits through free worksheets and lesson plans to help pupils explore the site.
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News & IdeasFree school visits available at Waddesdon Manor
Schools are being invited to apply for their pupils to enjoy a free day trip to Waddesdon Manor - the former home of the Rothschild family.
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FeaturesBring the Victorian age alive with these historical visits
Take your students on a trip back in time to the Victorian period with some of these outings, ranging from top museums to historic venues.
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News & IdeasManchester Museum welcomes back schools with Ancient Egypt display
Manchester Museum has reopened its doors following a three-year, £15 million transformation project, with its debut display highlighting Ancient Egypt in all its glory.
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News & IdeasPrimary school treated to special visit for AeroZone anniversary
A group of pupils from Newall Green Primary School in Wythenshawe visited Manchester Airport’s AeroZone facility on its first birthday, to learn about careers in the travel and tourism sector.
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News & IdeasSt Mary’s Guildhall workshops cover royal history through the centuries
St Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry has revealed an ‘It’s Reigning Royals’ workshop as part of its learning programme for schools.
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FeaturesYear-round trip ideas to promote positive mental wellbeing in children
We’ve compiled some of the amazing places across the UK which promote a positive frame of mind through outdoor learning.
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News & IdeasUnexpected Twist show retells the classic story by Charles Dickens
Unexpected Twist, a production which brings the iconic story of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens into a new light, will tour the UK to inspire young people with the magic of live theatre.
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News & IdeasForestry England’s ‘ranger in a bag’ to help teachers lead trips outdoors
A new resource for teachers is being launched by Forestry England to encourage their class to become forest rangers for the day.
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News & IdeasKingswood unveils ‘hardship fund’ to finance educational visits
Outdoor residential provider Kingswood has launched a bursary to provide funded places on school trips for children from families who would not otherwise be able to cover costs.