The Horstead Centre | | | 23 March 2022 |
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery | | | 23 March 2022 |
Cannon Hall Farm | | | 23 March 2022 |
Lee Valley Regional Park Learning and Engagement | | The chronological context activities were highly informative these included the time that humans have been on earth within the overall timeline of the planet and a timeline of key human developments. Children were able to draw with charcoal by candle light as though they were in a cave. They enjoyed the spark making however there were long periods of inactivity for children while the others in their group attempted to make sparks. This lead to restlessness and some low level behaviour issues. This may have been nice as a split activity with some children doing a holding task while others took part in the spark making. They learnt about animals who would have walked the earth at the same time. We also looked at fossils to develop an understanding of how historians and archaeologists use primary and secondary data.
The activities were largely classroom based which minimised the overall wow factor however this was still a mostly engaging day. The main issue with the day arose during the hunter/gatherer activity during which children were provided with a sheet to help identify plants that existed both then and now and information about how they would have been used. The identifying information and the image were taken in spring or summer however plants were bare and had not yet bloomed. As such children struggled to identify the plants and consequently did not get much from this activity. This activity needed to be changed for the season and may have been more engaging if the children had attempted to mimic using plants in the way that they were used during the Stone Age. | 23 March 2022 |
Challenge Academy - Baggeridge Adventure Hub | | | 23 March 2022 |
Hilltop Outdoor Centre | | | 23 March 2022 |
Epping Forest District Museum | | The children loved it and didn't want to leave! | 23 March 2022 |
WEST NORWICH and DEREHAM SSP (Taverham High School) | | | 23 March 2022 |
Fleming Park Leisure Centre | | | 23 March 2022 |
Shirley Swimming Pool | | | 23 March 2022 |
Lepe Country Park | | | 23 March 2022 |
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest | | | 23 March 2022 |
Imperial War Museum Duxford | | The staff were supremely helpful and checked on us throughout the day on our self guided tour. There were local volunteers talking about their experiences of the war and the exhibits were very inspiring for the children | 23 March 2022 |
Sky Academy Studios Livingston | | Superb trip! Every child enjoyed the experience and staff were brilliant. | 23 March 2022 |
Banham Zoo | | | 23 March 2022 |
Museum of Liverpool | | Museum was lovely. Disappointing that so many of the interactive displays were out of action for updates/repairs. No mention of this when we booked.
The staff were extremely helpful.
We booked the Little Liverpool session. This had the potential to be an amazing experience but it was so rushed, the children were unable to interact with the resources in the room. Very disappointed with this. | 23 March 2022 |
YHA Boggle Hole | | The staff are very kind and helpful when we come. The children have a great time and learn so much about the coast that they would not learn in any other way. | 23 March 2022 |
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning | | Excellent staff and facilities, we had a wonderful time. | 23 March 2022 |
ZSL London Zoo | | | 23 March 2022 |
Manor Adventure Shropshire | | | 23 March 2022 |
SEA LIFE Hunstanton | | The students were well behaved and enjoyed going to the aquarium. It was a successful trip. | 23 March 2022 |
Cardiff Bay Tours | | Thorough and informed. Very flexible and keen to adapt to suit demands of A-level geog specification | 23 March 2022 |
Carroty Wood | | | 23 March 2022 |
Essex Wildlife Trust Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre | | The children had a brilliant day and all said they would recommend this trip for future children in Year 6. | 23 March 2022 |
Robinwood Activity Centre - Dobroyd Castle | | Cannot recommend it highly enough. The activities were brilliant and so well organised and the staff were just amazing. We will definitely be back! | 23 March 2022 |
City of London - Hampstead Heath Education Centre | | | 23 March 2022 |
Kingswood Trust | | | 23 March 2022 |
Pioneer Centre - Action Centres UK | | Everything good except for the food. | 23 March 2022 |
Manor Adventure Shropshire | | A great location for a school residential. The staff are excellent with the children and the whole visit was thoroughly enjoyed. | 23 March 2022 |
Blists Hill Victorian Town | | A great day out | 23 March 2022 |
Manor Adventure Shropshire | | A great location for a school residential. The staff are excellent with the children and the whole visit was thoroughly enjoyed. | 23 March 2022 |
Blists Hill Victorian Town | | Great day out for all ages. | 23 March 2022 |
National Coal Mining Museum for England | | Staff and volunteers were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. All children gained so much knowledge about coal mining in the local area. | 23 March 2022 |
Wolverhampton Art Gallery | | | 23 March 2022 |
Kingswood Trust | | Sessions are well organised and the children enjoyed every minute. | 22 March 2022 |
Twycross Zoo | | Lovely visit and the children learnt lots and enjoyed their day and experience seeing the animals. It's a shame they're not doing their workshops yet but the animals talks were from the same person and the children could ask lots of questions. We were very lucky with the weather but no where to sit and have lunch if the weather is awful. | 22 March 2022 |
Alfreton Leisure Centre | | | 22 March 2022 |
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum | | | 22 March 2022 |
Discovery Museum - Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums | | | 22 March 2022 |
Warwick Castle | | Consistency of information for the castle life tour wasn’t the same for both classes. | 22 March 2022 |
Kingswood Trust | | Year 2 Sycamore had a fantastic time at Kingswood and really enjoyed their over night stay. | 22 March 2022 |
Kingswood Trust | | Year 2 Sycamore had a fantastic time at Kingswood and really enjoyed their over night stay. | 22 March 2022 |
Manor Adventure Wales | | Very enthusiastic, helpful staff. Well organised. All needs of children catered for. Children's safety and enjoyment a priority. | 22 March 2022 |
Eureka | | | 22 March 2022 |
Alton Towers Resort (day visits) | | PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TEST COMMENT | 22 March 2022 |
Kingswood Peak Venture | | Excellent centre. Wet weather when we attended, staff were very proactive and on the ball at stopping activities until they had the all clear on whether it was safe to proceed when a stormy spell looked like lightening may occur. | 22 March 2022 |
Warning Zone | | | 22 March 2022 |
Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre | | | 22 March 2022 |
Gillmoss Recycling Discovery Centre | | | 22 March 2022 |
Wellgate Community Farm | | | 22 March 2022 |
Arete Outdoor Centre | | Another great time. Provision spot on and staff as professional as ever. | 22 March 2022 |
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts | | | 22 March 2022 |
Lledr Hall Outdoor Education Centre | | Staff are excellent and always go over and above | 22 March 2022 |
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | | | 22 March 2022 |
Hertfordshire Zoo | | | 22 March 2022 |
Burwardsley Outdoor Education Centre | | Perfect location for Bronze DofE practice. Excellent communication from Conway staff. | 22 March 2022 |
Kingswood Overstrand | | | 22 March 2022 |
RHS Garden Hyde Hall | | Staff all very knowledgeable and helpful. Very well resourced and organised. All children thoroughly enjoyed the day and learnt a lot. | 22 March 2022 |
Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre, Anglers Country Park | | | 22 March 2022 |
Yorkshire Sculpture Park | | | 22 March 2022 |
Royal Armouries Museum | | | 22 March 2022 |
Adventure Expeditions | | Admin issues, with website link and consent forms. Trainers on the day good | 22 March 2022 |
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | | Outstanding venue which our children loved! Staff were very helpful and the concert was fantastic! | 22 March 2022 |
Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses | | excellent | 22 March 2022 |
Knowsley Safari Park | | Wonderful trip | 22 March 2022 |
Robinwood Activity Centre - Dobroyd Castle | | | 22 March 2022 |
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Kew Gardens | | | 22 March 2022 |
Etihad Stadium | | | 22 March 2022 |
Anderton Centre | | Brilliant place and staff. | 22 March 2022 |
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery | | | 22 March 2022 |
Kingswood Colomendy | | Pupils love going to Colomendy, school have visited for many years and always have a fantastic time. | 22 March 2022 |
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Kew Gardens | | Great fieldwork venue. | 22 March 2022 |
DOLPHIN CENTRE | | | 22 March 2022 |
Delamere Conway Centre | | | 22 March 2022 |
Surrey Wildlife Trust - Nower Wood | | | 22 March 2022 |
High Ashurst OEC | | | 22 March 2022 |
Wakehurst Place | | | 22 March 2022 |
Gatton Park Education | | | 22 March 2022 |
Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces | | Excellently organised by the HOPE not hate and Historic Royal Places staff | 22 March 2022 |
A to Z Expeditions | | AtoZ Expedition instructors were excellent with our girls, super engaging and very informative. Girls had an enjoyable day and learnt so much under the guidance of Astrid and her team (Kristy, Shelly, Wayne, Robin). | 22 March 2022 |
Butser Ancient Farm | | Overall the trip was very suitable for the children to gain an understanding of life in Roman times. The education officers were all very knowledgeable and good with the children. The site was safe and very accomodating for all our needs. | 21 March 2022 |
Newbury Showground | | | 21 March 2022 |
Black Country Living Museum | | | 21 March 2022 |
Essex Wildlife Trust Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre | | | 21 March 2022 |
Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces | | | 21 March 2022 |
Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces | | It was a lovely trip enjoyed by all, staff were friendly and welcoming. | 21 March 2022 |
Laser Quest Trafford Centre | | Brilliant.. | 21 March 2022 |
Natural History Museum | | | 21 March 2022 |
Sheringham Park | | Fantastic setting and really great activities provided by The National Trust learning team. | 21 March 2022 |
Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life | | | 21 March 2022 |
Magna Science Centre | | Great reviews from children and staff. | 21 March 2022 |
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre | | | 21 March 2022 |
Kingswood Dearne Valley | | I would highly recommend Kingswood Dearne Valley for a residential visit. The staff were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The fact the you are allocated a 'course director' while you are there is really helpful. They get to know the group and support with any issues that might arise. The itinerary meant that the children were kept busy throughout the day and the evening. The activities were pitched at just the right level for our Y6 children.
The food was excellent too. We will definitely book again. | 21 March 2022 |
Kingswood West Runton | | Good range of activities, enjoyed by the children | 21 March 2022 |
Kingswood West Runton | | Good range of activities, enjoyed by the children | 21 March 2022 |
Peat Rigg Outdoor Training Centre | | | 21 March 2022 |
Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park | | | 21 March 2022 |
JCA Condover Hall | | Good range of activities
Excellent site
Well managed grounds
Instructors needed to explain and demonstrate activities to a greater extent
Accommodation is in need of attention - broken catches on windows, showers not working, blinds that were broken | 21 March 2022 |
Let's Go Active at Brentwood Karting | | All pupils thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the staff at Brentwood Karting were very accomodating. Pupils can not wait to return in the summer. | 21 March 2022 |
Surrey Sports Park | | | 21 March 2022 |