Drayton manor Theme Park School Trip
Theme Park is a unique learning environment. From Thomas Land to thrilling rollercoasters. Our theme park is one giant physics experience and a unique business case study, all which are linked to our interactive sessions.Our theme park can be your outdoor classroom, where children can discover some amazing rides and attractions, while creating fun memories.
has a friendly and dedicated team for schools who will look after you right from your initial enquiry through to post visit feedback.
Our packages are never exhaustive, and if you feel we could help you with something that we don't currently offer, please feel free to speak to us to discuss your educational needs.
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We can visit your school in:
What activities are available during educational visits?
Theme Park Workshops - We have workshops ranging from Rollercoaster Forces for KS2 up to Theme Park Mechanics for KS3/KS4.
Marvellous Magnets - Lower KS2
K'nex Challenge - KS2
Maths Investigation - Upper KS2
Theme Park Design - KS2
Theme Park Forces - Upper KS2
The Art Behind The Fun - KS3
ICT @ DMP - KS3/KS4
Customer Service - KS3/KS4
Marketing - KS3/KS4
Human Resources - KS3/KS4
DMP as a Business - KS3/KS4
Finance - KS3/KS4
Theme Park Engineering - KS3/KS4
Travel and Tourism - DMP as a Visitor Attraction - KS4
Marvellous Magnets - Lower KS2
K'nex Challenge - KS2
Maths Investigation - Upper KS2
Theme Park Design - KS2
Theme Park Forces - Upper KS2
The Art Behind The Fun - KS3
ICT @ DMP - KS3/KS4
Customer Service - KS3/KS4
Marketing - KS3/KS4
Human Resources - KS3/KS4
DMP as a Business - KS3/KS4
Finance - KS3/KS4
Theme Park Engineering - KS3/KS4
Travel and Tourism - DMP as a Visitor Attraction - KS4
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Maths School Trip
Our park is one big maths investigation, whether it be ride capacity or weighing food for our animals. Our maths investigation workshop will take pupils across the park on this maths adventure.
Design Technology School Trip
Mechanics and engineering
Designing a theme park is a lengthy and complex task. In our Theme Park Design workshop (which can be adapted for KS3), we look at the design process for theme park rides and even get to create our brand new rollercoaster design concept.
Physics School Trip
Forces and magnets Forces
A theme park is one giant physics experiment. From K'nex rollercoaster experiments to a detailed look at the equations to work out how much energy a rollercoaster has.
Mainly based at primary level.
Engineering
What size groups do we cater for?
We can cater for groups of 12 up to 300+
On-site classroom facilities?
We have a dedicated Education Centre which can seat up to 36 pupils classroom style and 60 pupils lecture style. Our classroom includes an interactive touch screen, hand washing facilities and is located near a cafe and toilets.
For larger groups we have access to a 150-seat lecture style auditorium that can be used for lecture style sessions.
Activities are also delivered out in our 65-Acre park.
For larger groups we have access to a 150-seat lecture style auditorium that can be used for lecture style sessions.
Activities are also delivered out in our 65-Acre park.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes. We have a dedicated Medical suite on site manned by our medical team.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes. We have a ride accessibility system in place. Drayton also has accessible facilities and a hoist room on site.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes. We are able to adapt workshops to suit the additional needs of your children. We are also including resources to assist autistic children in every workshop as we work towards being an autism friendly environment.
Anything else?
Drayton Manor Education is proud to be holders of the LOtC quality badge and are led by a qualified teacher. We will support schools through the planning and risk assessment process and are able to offer advice on all aspects of the trip.
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