A Five-Star Day Of Forest Fun At Greenwood

Children on bike at Greenwood Park

A FIVE-STAR DAY OF FOREST FUN & OUTDOOR DISCOVERY AT GREENWOOD       Nestled amongst a forest clearing at the foothills of Snowdonia’s National Park, lies GreenWood; an eco-friendly inviting land which promises the ultimate trip full of outdoor adventure, learning and discovery. Studies have shown that children learn best through real world experiences and so, the […]

More than 100 young artists shine at Stockport Grammar Art Competition

100 young artists at Stockport Grammar Art Competition

This year Stockport Grammar School’s Year Five Art Competition welcomed 113 entries from young artists from 16 local primary schools.  Sponsored by Brewin Dolphin and based around the theme of ‘self-portrait’, the young entrants showed off their creativity and imagination with a wide range of final pieces that included 2D and 3D artwork. Artists and […]

Oldham primary school pupils reach final of UK robotics competition

Oldham primary school pupils reach final of UK robotics competition

Thirteen Key Stage 2 pupils from Lyndhurst Primary School, Oldham – one of the 15 schools within Focus Trust – have been crowned winners of the regional finals of an international robotics competition, VEX IQ Challenge.   Lyndhurst was the only primary school to attend Greater Manchester’s regional finals with the team’s resilience and technical […]

Netball camps hosted by Kingswood

Kingswood camp

Schools and groups have the chance to take part in fun-filled residential netball tournaments which promise high-adrenaline excitement and adventure. The two-night camps at Kingswood Grosvenor Hall, in Ashford, Kent, are suitable for U12 to U16 age groups and will be hosted by HC Tournaments. The site has recently had a £1 million investment in […]

New Schools Programme at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot is the world’s oldest and original model village. The 1.5 acre site features an extensive gauge 1 model railway which links seven different miniature towns and villages, all of which represent life in rural England as it would have been in the 1930s. The model village and railway offer a variety of opportunities for […]

Godstone Farm! Discover – Explore – Play! 

Piglets from Godstone Farm!

Godstone Farm is home to over 500 animals, plus cosy play areas and an extensive challenging outdoor play area.  We look forward to sharing 40 years experience of true farmyard fun with your group.  Our schools program has been designed to complement Reception and Key Stage 1 subjects from the classroom. With entrance to the farm for […]

School Trips With LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

School Trips With LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

‘Engaging’, ‘brilliant’ and ‘fantastic’: just three of the words teachers have used to describe their school trip experiences at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort’s ethos is all about allowing pupils of all ages to engage and explore through creative and imaginative play. The Resort’s offer of theme park rides and attractions combined […]

Learn By Doing At Kidzania London

Children at Kidzania London

Bring the school curriculum to life with a school trip to KidZania London in 2019 KidZania London – the indoor city run by kids at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush – is excited to announce its action packed 2019 programme, boasting a series of special events for schools who visit KidZania, helping to bring the school curriculum to life.  Activities include: Careers […]

Birmingham Botanical Gardens – an urban oasis! Be inspired by nature!

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Why is white chocolate white, but milk chocolate brown? How do pineapples grow? Why is biofuel so important? From which plant can both houses and clothing be made? Why do cactus plants look so strange? What is a tenrec? Find out the answer to these questions and many more, as you explore our 4 spectacular glasshouses and […]