All KS4 (Ages 14-16) articles
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English Heritage unveils new school visits
The charity which cares for more than 400 historical sights across England is welcoming pupils to both Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire and Grimes Graves in Norfolk.
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Tudor Days will immerse pupils in history at Kentwell Hall
Schools can enjoy an immersive Tudor experience at one of Kentwell Hall’s dedicated days in Suffolk this summer term.
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LIVE! conferences inspire pupils at Disneyland Paris
Harry Rogers reports back from an educational visit like no other, where more than 1,300 pupils arrived at Disneyland Paris to have fun, boost creativity and find ideas.
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Cadbury World’s new ride sets students a chocolate mission
School children will uncover what ingredients goes into making a bar of Dairy Milk aboard a new educational ride to open at the Birmingham attraction.
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5 Geography school trip ideas to help students make sense of the world
We’ve researched ideas of where to go on your next visit to enhance geography studies and how to give context to the subject.
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Imperial War Museums: discover the past through fascinating workshops
With five Imperial War Museum (IWM) sites to choose from across the UK, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to dedicated workshops to enhance your history lessons.
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Royal 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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Roman 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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In 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Engineers exhibition at Science Museum explores how they ‘change the world’
School visits to London’s Science Museum will soon include Engineers, a large gallery which aims to inspire students with future careers, while also challenging the common misconceptions of what engineers do and why they’re important.