All KS4 (Ages 14-16) articles – Page 3
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News & IdeasNew Matilda education guide offers teachers hand-on support and tips for school trips
Alongside the new comprehensive planning guide for teachers, in-person workshops for Matilda The Musical, will return from September.
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News & IdeasSchool visits to the Imperial War Museum enhanced with two new learning centres
Learning spaces at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) are now open to complement the Second World War Galleries and The Holocaust Galleries, making the London attraction the first museum in the world to house both displays under the same roof.
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News & IdeasInteractive demonstrations and exciting talks planned for New Scientist Live 2022
New Scientist Live, described as a festival of ideas and discoveries, will return to London ExCeL in October, including a dedicated schools’ day to help bring the subject to life.
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FeaturesEngaging day trips for primary and secondary pupils
We’ve rounded up seven fantastic day trip ideas for schools across England, to help students venture outside the classroom whatever the weather.
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News & IdeasPupils can now uncover Professor Sprout’s greenhouse at the Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter has opened the glass doors of Professor Sprout’s greenhouse for the first time, a permanent fitting which invites students into the much-loved set from the second film in the series.
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FeaturesWhere to go to ignite STEM passion in students
Ranging from top workshops and informative exhibitions, to educational shows and interactive exhibits, here are seven ideas for teachers to consider when booking a school trip linking to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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News & IdeasShipwreck Coast attraction adds thrilling rides to Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures has announced the arrival of its latest development, ‘Shipwreck Coast’, transporting visitors to a disaster ridden harbour town which includes two new rides.
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News & IdeasSchool groups invited to explore Jodrell Bank’s new attraction
A new attraction has opened at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire which tells the story of the site’s remarkable development over the years and its role during the Cold War and Space Race.
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SponsoredIntroducing a STEM careers experience for 11-16 year olds at the Science Museum
Experience what it’s like to work behind the scenes on a blockbuster film set, make drugs in a medical laboratory, fix faults atop a wind turbine and more at the Science Museum’s new interactive careers gallery in London.
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News & IdeasNew Clore Learning Centre at the Roman Baths now taking bookings
School trips to the famous Roman Baths in the city of Bath are now enhanced thanks to a new state-of-the-art learning centre which includes an Investigation Zone and dedicated learning spaces.
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Case StudiesCase Study: flying high at Manchester Airport
A group of pupils in Year 10 at St Peter’s RC High School in Manchester attended the AeroZone Education Centre at Manchester Airport as part of their BTEC Travel and Tourism studies.
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News & IdeasMajor exhibition at Bletchley Park draws attention to personal wartime stories
Bletchley Park’s largest ever exhibition, The Intelligence Factory, has opened in a newly restored wartime building at the heart of the World War Two codebreaking site in Buckinghamshire, alongside a new gallery for temporary displays.
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News & IdeasBritish Motor Museum to host ‘Girls in STEM’ day
The special Curriculum Day on 29th June will feature a host of interactive activities to inspire girls with their future careers across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
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News & IdeasStory Museum to inspire the next generation of comic creators
An exhibition at The Story Museum in Oxford aims to take pupils on an interactive journey through the comic making process.
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News & IdeasWindsor Castle opens learning centre featuring three dedicated classrooms
Windsor Castle in Berkshire has opened its Pug Yard Learning Centre, housing three classrooms which are equipped for hosting a range of onsite workshops.
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SponsoredGet ready to answer the call of the WILD at Chessington World of Adventures Resort!
Escape the everyday with a school trip to Britain’s wildest classroom - Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Watch your students create core memories as they discover, explore, and learn across the theme park and zoo.
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News & IdeasDepartment for Education backs proposals for new GCSE in Natural History
A new GCSE in Natural History is set to be introduced, as the Department for Education backs OCR’s proposals for the new qualification which will see students explore and appreciate the natural world around them.
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News & IdeasDevon’s Ultimate Adventure Centre joins Inspiring Learning
Outdoor education provider Inspiring Learning has announced that the Ultimate Adventure Centre (UAC) in Bideford has joined the group’s list of outdoor education campuses.
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News & IdeasResidential courses on offer as FSC opens Young Darwin scholarship programme
The Field Studies Council (FSC) is inviting secondary school students to apply for its annual scholarship programme, with the chance to undertake a residential course or day series of training with specialist environmental tutors.
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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.