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| Provider | Score | Comments | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laches Wood Outdoor Education Centre | An excellent visit was had by the children and staff. All the staff were friendly, supportive and professional around the children, they briefed the children on site safety, expectations and covid-19 procedures, and challenged them to take part in an encouraging manner. There were one way systems in place for covid-19, lots of hand sanitiser stations around the site and tables were cleaned between each school in the dinner hall. A fire drill was carried out in order for the children to know what to do in case of an actual alarm and all safety expectations for activities were outlined in a child friendly manner. The dormitory doors to outside were able to be alarmed at night and children knew location of staff at night if necessary. Supporting visit staff and centre staff were aware of any medical/pastoral needs and a useful introductory briefing given to all visiting staff by lead instructor. | 27 March 2022 | |
| Warning Zone | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Kingswood Green Park | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Kingswood Green Park | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Robinwood Cross Lanes Activity Centre | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Field Studies Council - Juniper Hall | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Great North Museum: Hancock | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Durham City Schools Sport Partnership | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Durham City Schools Sport Partnership | 26 March 2022 | ||
| Science Museum | The kids absolutely loved the Wonderlab and it was clear that it helped the science to come alive. They all used scientific enquiry whilst carrying out activities. They also enjoyed the Space exhibit. Many of the children had never been to the Science Museum before but definitely want to go back. | 26 March 2022 | |
| Banham Zoo | 25 March 2022 | ||
| H5 Adventure Ltd | Friendly instructors who quickly formed a good relationship with the students. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Royal Observatory | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Royal Observatory | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Beamish Museum | Absolutely brilliant. So much to see. The 'Just One Spark' workshop was really engaging and definitely worthwhile. Really brings our local and mining heritage alive. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Mount Cook Adventure Centre | Fantastic and understanding admin team who made the arranging of the trip easier and smoother. Activities were well delivered and worked towards the identified outcomes nicely. Professional members of staff who had the care of our children at the forefront of their work. Team building activities were okay and of a mixed variety. Some worked better than others however. Initial walk worked well in settling children in to the residential, alerting them of their surroundings and sparking initial curiosity towards the trip. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Bletchley Park Trust | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Warwick Castle | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Polka Theatre | The show was excellent and very friendly staff! | 25 March 2022 | |
| Cardiff Castle | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Castleshaw Centre | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum - Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums | Excellent museum - lots to see and do. staff wre very helpful and knew everything about the Romans. Chilsren all loved it. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Banham Zoo | A really successful trip and a great day out for all of the children. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Sir Harold Hillier Gardens | Informative and fit for purpose. The staff were friendly and helpful. They interacted with the children well and provided an educational visit. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Science Museum | Interesting and easy to lead group around. Lots of the experiences were pay only, so they children were not able to interact with them. | 25 March 2022 | |
| PGL Little Canada | Prior communication meant that we planned for groups of 15, which had to be changed to 12 once on site, caused some upset. | 25 March 2022 | |
| ZSL Whipsnade Zoo | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Kew Gardens | Amazing school trip! Would definitely visit again. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ltd | 25 March 2022 | ||
| PGL Boreatton Park | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Magna Science Centre | Fantastic facility - students were very impressed with the venue | 25 March 2022 | |
| Anderton Centre | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Ben Bullen | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses | Classrooms were not provided for 2 classes so children had to sit on floor to have snacks and lunch. We were provided with free animal handling workshop as playground was unsafe for use. Large machinery was on site and we had not been informed. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Science Museum | The group entrance was not identified prior visiting, but the staff were accommodating and allowed us entry so we could get to the Pattern Pod for the remaining time we had booked. The booklets provided were brilliant, really helpful as cues for the children and staff walking around the exhibition. | 25 March 2022 | |
| Carlton Lodge Activity Centre | 25 March 2022 | ||
| Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Drusillas Park | Knowledgeable guide. Hands on experience in guided sessions were enjoyable by the children. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Museum of London Docklands | We did not visit the museum this time, but it has always been great in the past. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Holkham Enterprises | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | The day was packed full of exciting workshops, where the children learnt about the Duleep family as well as British Monarchy. There was the right balance of information sharing and hands on learning for the children. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Black Country Living Museum | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Walesby Forest | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Wayahead Training | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Beaumanor Activities | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Hatton Gallery: Great North Museum - Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums | The children were divided into two manegable groups and were led by members of the gallery. These members of staff were knowledgeable and supportive. Our children were also given extra art to take home as well as given the opportunity to do virtual art at a different time. Thank you for this opportunity. The children were amazed at being able to see the real Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe. | 24 March 2022 | |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | Children and staff had a great learning experience at Nissan and used their knowledge gained to support them in their writing where they designed and advertised an electric car. Nissan staff members were helpful and and knowledgeable. The tasks for the children were appropriate and challenging. Pprizes were also given for the tasks which gave the children an incentive. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Land and Wave | Tents were not very secure and had to be adjusted in the night when they began to flood. Covid restrictions made for difficult circumstances so would like to experience the camp again under normal conditions | 24 March 2022 | |
| Natural History Museum | A whole day trip. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Royal Armouries Museum | 24 March 2022 | ||
| YHA Hartington | An excellent facility. The only point stopping them getting a 5th star is that we'd given them meal times at their request and we still ended up eating breakfast at the same time as the other guests which wasn't ideal for the other guests or school as there weren't enough seats. A wonderful stay all round and the staff were brilliant. | 24 March 2022 | |
| National Railway Museum | Excellent trip, enjoyed by all. | 24 March 2022 | |
| The Training Partnership | Feedback from the pupils and staff was very positive, and we will be looking to book again next year. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Murton Park | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Magna Science Centre | There were issues with the event regarding health and safety unfortunately. The main picnic area was the only place upstairs, which led straight on to the open area containing the furnis etc. The area was not manned initially, and a student had broken the door leading on to this area. Loads of students heard about this and got into the area (which could have been potentially very dangerous). I feel a more suitable area for picnics could be planned. Also, when I asked the member of staff on arrival where I could tell my students where I would be if they needed me - they told me to tell them a name of a café that was not then seen anywhere! This caused great confusion. Could I suggest that this information could be sent out prior to the date (as all other communication has been fantastic) so I could inform my students on the coach before entering the venue. A map emailed beforehand would also be helpful. Staff could then photocopy for their students. The ladies I spoke to in orange tops were helpful and shut down the dangerous picnic room. Thanks. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Halsbury Travel Ltd | Generally helpful staff, good rep, but the hotel we were in (The Hotel Olympic Centre, San Sicario) was very poor. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Cannon Hall Farm | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Adaptable Travel | Adaptable Travel supported our itinerary suggestions and worked well to ensure this was actioned and planned. However, regarding Covid details, such as testing, support about booking testing centres and keeping us up to date - we had to chase this up with the company rather than them being forward in communicating with us, which was rather stressful as the guidance kept changing. They did provide excellent assistance at the airport as we were delayed for several hours and worked to amend out visit to best fir these unforeseen changes. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Adaptable Travel | Adaptable Travel supported our itinerary suggestions and worked well to ensure this was actioned and planned. However, regarding Covid details, such as testing, support about booking testing centres and keeping us up to date - we had to chase this up with the company rather than them being forward in communicating with us, which was rather stressful as the guidance kept changing. They did provide excellent assistance at the airport as we were delayed for several hours and worked to amend out visit to best fir these unforeseen changes. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Robinwood Activity Centre - Dobroyd Castle | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Kingswood West Runton | Trip enjoyed by year group. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse | Trip enjoyed by year group. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Museum of London Docklands | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Nant BH Outdoor Education Centre | Brilliant day had by all, staff and pupils. Pupils felt challenged but the support was reassuring that many really stepped of their comfort zones and felt a huge sense of achievement at the end of the day. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Field Studies Council - Malham Tarn | I can highly recommend this centre and the residential experience the children and staff were well looked after and developed so many new skills. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Mersey Ferries | All children thoroughly enjoyed this trip! | 24 March 2022 | |
| Magna Science Centre | A fantastic event with hundreds of stalls advertising a multitude of careers. Students could interact with technology and engineering equipment. Gain knowledge on skill sets required for different aspects within certain careers. Perhaps next time a little more time is required to see everything as it was extremely busy and lots was missed. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Milestones Museum | Excellent Museum. Fun and informative expert lead sessions. Facilities are ideal with lunch rooms, plenty of toilets and space. All the support you might need from enquiry through to the actual visit. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Staunton Country Park | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Murton Park | Our day at Murton Park was excellent. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and extremely well-organised. Our girls thoroughly enjoyed their visit and learned through first-hand practical experiences. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Robinwood Cross Lanes Activity Centre | 24 March 2022 | ||
| Grittleton House | The Grittleton team were very welcoming and extremely accomodating. The venue was lovely and we had a fantastic time. | 24 March 2022 | |
| Kingswood Trust | Very safe and professional environment | 24 March 2022 | |
| Yorkshire Sculpture Park | This is an excellent location for a large group. The learning team were really helpful and delivered a bespoke workshop to enrich the Art curriculum. | 23 March 2022 | |
| Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life | 23 March 2022 | ||
| WEST NORWICH and DEREHAM SSP (Taverham High School) | Very well organised and staffed. Activities were well matched to abilities. Appropriate information given prior to event. | 23 March 2022 | |
| Adventure Lifesigns Limited | Good training. Good leader from the company who was well qualified. | 23 March 2022 | |
| Fireground | Really engaging, practical experiences for our reception children. They loved every minute and it has been a great end to our current topic. Would highly recommend. | 23 March 2022 | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | The children and staffmade us feel welcome. | 23 March 2022 | |
| 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 |