KS2
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News & IdeasInitiative launched to encourage museum visits for KS2 pupils
Time Odyssey is a free experience which has been launched by charity Art Explora to introduce pupils to museum collections for the first time.
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Case StudiesCase study: Bringing science to life at Techniquest
Adamsdown Primary School pupils became scientists for the day when they visited Techniquest, the science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay.
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Case StudiesCase study: Becoming archaeologists for the day at the Roman Baths
Young learners from St Mary’s Church of England School had a blast when they visited The Roman Baths to discover its many historical highlights.
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Case StudiesCase study: A residential to remember with YHA
Park Primary School in Lancashire took part in a ‘Connecting to nature’ residential which is part of the YHA’s Generation Green project.
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Case StudiesCase study: Immersive history at Celtic Harmony
Sinéad Queeney, teacher at Norfolk House School in North London, talks us through a recent visit where her pupils were transformed into Celtic warriors.
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News & IdeasHever Castle to invite pupils on new time travelling mission
Hever Castle is inviting young history enthusiasts to embark on an exciting journey through time with Mission History, a full-day immersive educational experience designed for Key Stage 2 students.
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News & IdeasNew PGL programmes for Key Stage 2
PGL has launched two programmes under its REACH Framework to introduce young adventurers to new outdoor learning experiences.
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News & IdeasRAF Museum’s KS2 Dambuster activity packs for Bomber Command display
The team have produced the History, Science and Maths activity pack for Key Stage 2 pupils to be used before, during and after a visit to the RAF Museum London.
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Case StudiesCase 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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Case StudiesCase 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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News & IdeasPupils can develop creative writing skills thanks to new Cadbury World workshop
Cadbury World is offering Key Stage 2 pupils the opportunity to bring the topic of creative language to life with a new on-site workshop.
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Case StudiesCase Study: ship ahoy, it’s The Mary Rose
Storrington Primary School from West Sussex chose The Mary Rose museum in Portsmouth as an ideal day trip for the school’s budding historians in Year 5.
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Case StudiesCase Study: floating their way to success
Pupils at Ashurst Primary School in St Helens, Merseyside, were inspired by a new learning experience, led by their own curiosity on Lake Windermere.
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News & IdeasPGL launches ‘Pioneers’ programme for primary school pupils
School activity and adventure provider PGL has unveiled its Pioneers programme for Years 3 and 4 pupils which has been specially created with younger children in mind to develop independence and build confidence.
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News & IdeasWindermere Lake Cruises gearing up for busy autumn and winter season
Ashurst Primary School pupils from St Helens in Merseyside were the latest to enjoy a lesson on England’s longest lake, as Windermere Lake Cruises expects a much busier autumn and winter season following the pandemic.
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News & IdeasPrehistoric discoveries at new Mystery Warrior exhibition
Schools can learn about a newly discovered Iron Age warrior at the Novium Museum in Chichester, and pair a visit with a themed workshop.
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Case StudiesThe art of drawing: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Discover how a day at the gallery inspired a whole class to become more interested in Art.
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FeaturesLife-saving skills: Safety Central in Cheshire
Teach children how to be safety aware at Safety Central in Cheshire.
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Case StudiesHealthy eating and staying active: Bore Place
The Hayesbrook School in Kent head to Bore Place.
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FeaturesCase Study: One school’s adventures at Oaker Wood
We hear from Wyche CE Primary School on their trip to Herefordshire residential centre, Oaker Wood.