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In-Park Secondary Learning Sessions

The Royal Parks School Trips

Why book 'In-Park Secondary Learning Sessions' with The Royal Parks for School Trips and Educational Visits?

We offer a wide range of safe, secure and fun learning experiences for all ages. Led by our expert team, you and your students will get to explore the park and learn all about the environments, wildlife and heritage that The Royal Parks look after in the heart of London.

Activities and courses include:

•School visits to the parks

•Unique live online sessions to support your teaching, both in the classroom and for remote learning

•Thought-provoking downloadable teaching resources

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What activities are available during group visits?

Whether you want to bring your group to the park or take part from your classroom, we can give your students a live experience that will inspire and engage them. Sessions are inspired by the nature and heritage of these famous green spaces – most are based in Hyde Park, but we can also offer experiences in Kensington Gardens, St James's Park and Brompton Cemetery.
Our sessions for KS3 inspire students and complement their studies at school; while our popular KS4 and KS5 fieldwork sessions tackle fascinating questions about these unique parks in their urban setting, get students using field equipment and collecting data outdoors, and save you valuable planning time.

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Fieldstudies

We offer carefully developed modules mapped to the specifications of each major exam board, and can tailor these according to the sampling techniques that your students need to practice. You can book either a half or full-day depending on your needs.

Students will plan and complete a scientific investigation using qualitative and quantitative sampling techniques and record their observations and results. They will learn to use a range of equipment to take biotic and abiotic measurements and be encouraged to reflect on their fieldwork, identifying limitations and scope for future improvements. Depending on the module and preferences of the group risk assessments, field sketches or scientific drawings may be made and written procedures followed. Modules can be chosen to cover random, systematic or stratified sampling, and use habitats including meadow, amenity grassland, freshwater and trees (lichen studies).

Biology

Plants Animals including humans Living things and habitats Ecology and environment Life Cycles Minibeasts Habitats Underwater Animals and Habitats Life Sciences

Students will gain practical experience of conducting scientific investigations including producing risk assessments and field sketches, collecting biotic and abiotic data and using data to draw conclusions. Students will use a wide range of fieldwork techniques and sampling methods to survey pond and meadow habitats. Students will also conduct virtual ecology fieldwork on biodiversity in freshwater habitats.

Physical Geography

Map and atlas Environment Fieldwork

Students will use a wide range of fieldwork techniques and sampling methods to survey pond and meadow habitats. Modules can be chosen to cover random, systematic or stratified sampling, and use habitats including meadow, amenity grassland, freshwater and trees (lichen studies). One module can be completed per half day session.

Environmental Geography

Students will gain practical experience of conducting scientific investigations, collecting biotic and abiotic data using a range of fieldwork techniques and sampling methods to survey a meadow habitat. We offer carefully developed modules mapped to the specifications of each major exam board, and can tailor these according to the sampling techniques that your students need to practice.

What size groups do you cater for?

Two classes of 30 students at once.

Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?

Two 30 student classrooms available. Drinking fountains, Projectors, clipboards, Gendered & accessible toilets (with hoist).

Is there first aid on site?

Yes, all learning officers fully First aid trained and enhanced DBS checked

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

Accessible Toilets, Paths, Building, Hoist

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

The Hyde Park Learning Centre is accessible to all ages and abilities, and we run a programme of activities throughout the year for people with physical and learning disabilities. Our experienced education team are more than happy to discuss your requirements and tailor the session to your individual group.

Anything else?

We're able to offer a limited number of bursaries for schools who would otherwise be unable to get to the park due to cost and/or logistics, by providing free or discounted sessions.

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Who are The Royal Parks?

The Royal Parks is the charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of Royal parkland across London.

Connect with nature and learn about the park environment, wildlife and heritage with interactive experiences online and hands-on practical activities in Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James's Park and Brompton Cemetery.

We offer curriculum-linked sessions from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Post- 16. Our expert facilitators will bring learning to life for your students!

Teacher Checklist The Royal Parks

Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
Free Places for Students
Bursaries or Funded Places Available
Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
Association of UK Activity Centres