All KS2 (Ages 7-11) articles
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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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Learning 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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Activity 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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Case Studies
Case Study: celebrating local culture at the Black Country Living Museum
We focus on Kates Hill Primary School in Dudley and their special programme of trips to the Black Country Living Museum, which uncovered more about their local heroes.
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Features
8 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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Case Studies
Case Study: creating friendships on a residential with The Garden Classroom
The Garden Classroom shares how they brought together children from north east London for their Winter Residentials.
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Free 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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Free 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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Features
Bring 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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Manchester 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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Primary 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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Features
Opening the door to opportunities at the home of Manchester City
Deputy editor Harry Rogers went along to the Etihad Stadium to find out about some of the workshops waiting for schools when visiting the home of England’s champions.
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St 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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Features
Year-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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Young writers can win entire class trip to see Wicked in London
Award-winning children’s author Sharna Jackson has teamed up with the National Literacy Trust and Wicked to invite pupils to enter a new writing competition that challenges them to change our world for the better.
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Unexpected 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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Forestry 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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Kingswood 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.
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5 football stadium tours to inspire your class with the beautiful game
A look at football stadium tours which offer young people a glimpse into the world of professional sport.
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Scenes in epic Kynren performance "mirror history curriculum"
Children are set to be transported back in time with this year’s season of Kynren - An Epic Tale of England which returns to County Durham.
