All KS5 (Ages 16-18) articles – Page 2
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FeaturesWest End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher says school trips can “spark off a life-long passion”
Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is currently appearing as the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest London hit Cinderella, believes that venturing outside the classroom can inspire school children to find their future passions.
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News & IdeasRSPB Minsmere outdoor learning experiences ‘bursting with exciting nature spectacles’
RSPB Minsmere on the Suffolk coast is inviting schools to discover the natural environment in hands-on sessions, as the nature reserve marks its 75th anniversary.
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Features5 school trips to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
This year we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since Her Majesty The Queen came to the throne. Here’s our round up of all things royal for schools so you can enjoy a special day out to mark the occasion.
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News & IdeasHistoric Dockyard Chatham welcomes children to experience ‘sensory journey’
Historic Dockyard Chatham has unveiled Diving Deep, a new exhibition documenting the archaeological recovery of HMS Invincible, the British Royal Navy ship which lay at the bottom of the Solent for over 260 years.
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News & IdeasAeroZone education centre opens at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport’s onsite education centre AeroZone has opened its doors, giving pupils of all ages the chance to learn more about the airport and the career opportunities available in aviation.
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News & IdeasWorkshops announced for Stonehenge exhibition at the British Museum
The British Museum has announced a programme of workshops for schools visiting its major exhibition on Stonehenge which will see over 430 objects brought together in a special spectacle on the history of the ancient monument.
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News & IdeasLEGOLAND® reveals all new STEM session
Primary and secondary schools can now make bookings for the new LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime session at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in Berkshire which introduces students to interactive model making using Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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News & IdeasWildlife Trusts launch online campaign to champion outdoor learning
The Wildlife Trusts are asking people to support a new online campaign to boost more outdoor learning in nature for children.
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News & IdeasThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour kicks off with school discounts and resources available
The Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has begun its UK and Ireland tour, with educational resources on offer to support school visits, as well as discounted tickets at all venues.
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News & IdeasPost-apocalyptic school adventure ‘The Bioasis’ welcoming bookings
’The Bioasis’ is described as a new post-apocalyptic adventure, set in 2074 in a secret location in the south west of England, giving schools across the country the chance to escape the classroom.
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News & IdeasDigital 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).
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Features“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.
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FeaturesSTO picks: 5 English Heritage sites for history-themed visits
There’s no better way to bring history to life for your class than by heading away from the classroom. And with so many places to choose from in the UK, we’re spoilt for choice. Here are just a handful of English Heritage attractions for starters.
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Features5 trips to help pupils understand the significance of the Holocaust
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we’ve selected five school trips to help students understand how the Holocaust affected so many lives during World War Two.
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News & IdeasClimate 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.
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News & IdeasPupils to blast off on a ‘Mission to Mars’ at Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol has been awarded UK Space Agency funding to give visiting schools the opportunity of creating their own Mars rover vehicles.
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News & IdeasWild Planet Trust’s sustainability workshops for Key Stages 1-5
Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts are running six new workshops for Key Stages 1-5.
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News & IdeasEmmerdale 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.
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News & IdeasGiant ‘nerve cell’ science education centre lands in London’s East End
‘Neuron Pod’ - a striking 23-metre long and 10-metre high free-standing structure – has opened its doors as an informal science learning centre at Queen Mary University of London’s Whitechapel campus.
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News & IdeasExplore the life of Nelson Mandela in London’s new exhibition
The new exhibition in London Waterloo, now on until June 2019, will see students educated on Nelson Mandela’s journey from childhood to becoming South Africa’s first black president.