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We enrich and further support children’s learning in history through a wide range of educational visits and engaging workshops that bring the past to life. Carefully planned visits to museums, historic sites, and local places of historical interest allow children to experience history first-hand, deepening their understanding of significant events, people, and periods studied in class. These visits help pupils make meaningful connections between their learning and the real world, enhancing both engagement and retention of knowledge.
In addition, we regularly welcome external providers and historians into school to deliver interactive workshops, such as artefact handling sessions, role-play experiences, and re-enactments. These workshops provide children with the opportunity to explore historical sources, ask questions, and develop key historical skills such as enquiry, interpretation, and critical thinking.
Educational visits and workshops are inclusive and carefully adapted to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils. Pre-visit preparation and follow-up activities ensure that learning is purposeful and embedded, while also supporting vocabulary development and cross-curricular links. Through these enriching experiences, we aim to foster curiosity, enjoyment, and a lifelong interest in history.
Have a look at some amazing visits the children experience below!
Year 1 - Young V&A
Year 1 - Young V&A
Year 1 visited the Young V&A, where children explored creative exhibits and objects from the past, helping them develop curiosity and language skills by describing what they saw and experienced.
Year 2 - Great Fire of London
Year 2 - Great Fire of London
Year 2 took part in a Great Fire of London workshop, visiting Pudding Lane, dressing up, and going on guided tours. This helped them retell events and understand how London has changed over time.
Year 3 - Stone Age Workshop
Year 3 - Stone Age Workshop
Year 3 participated in an outdoor Stone Age workshop, where they experienced hands-on activities linked to prehistoric life, supporting their understanding of early human history.
Year 4 - Roman Amphitheatre
Year 4 - Roman Amphitheatre
Year 4 visited the Guildhall Roman Amphitheatre, explored Roman artefacts, and took part in a gladiator activity, helping them understand life in Roman Britain through active learning.
Year 5 - Ragged School
Year 5 - Ragged School
Year 5 visited the Ragged School Museum to learn about the Victorians, deepening their understanding of life in this era and significant historical events.
Year 6 - Imperial War Museum
Year 6 - Imperial War Museum
Year 6 visited the Imperial War Museum and took part in a documentary challenge, developing their research, discussion, and presentation skills while learning about modern history.
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