All KS2 (Ages 7-11) articles – Page 3
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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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FeaturesOpening 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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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 & IdeasYoung 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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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.
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News & Ideas5 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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News & IdeasScenes 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.
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Case StudiesCase Study: discovering more about Tudor farm life
Kineton Primary School took part in a rewarding visit to Mary Arden’s Farm in Stratford-upon-Avon, the former home of Shakespeare’s mother. Here’s what they got up to.
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News & IdeasSchool workshops at St Paul’s Cathedral celebrate the life of Christopher Wren
St Paul’s Cathedral is offering specialist workshops as part of Wren300, a national celebration highlighting the work of iconic architect Christopher Wren on the 300th anniversary of his death.
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Case StudiesCase Study: learning life-saving skills
Here is how one school’s visit to the Safety Centre Hazard Alley attraction in Milton Keynes opened pupils’ eyes to the potential dangers out there and how they can be dealt with.
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News & IdeasHarry Potter workshops highlight the magic of media studies
The education team at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden, have launched two new on-site lessons which focus on storyboarding and mise-en-scène in film.
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News & IdeasFrench tutors coming to England to immerse students in the language
Education and travel provider, Voyager School Travel, is offering a French language immersion programme, which will see instructors travel across the Channel to inspire English students.
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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: living like the Tudors at Gainsborough Old Hall
Teacher Lynsey Gregory reports back from her pupils’ fascinating Discovery Visit to Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire, one of English Heritage’s newest openings.