Computing school trips
Information Technology
Computing is a fundamental part of our everyday lives. All businesses rely on computers and therefore, competent computer skills are essential in a working environment.
To enhance your classroom teaching, there are many computing school trips you can choose that demonstrate how computers have become a vital part of the commercial world. Discover how information technology is used in areas such as problem solving, communication systems and data analysis.
The trips below have a strong computing focus, or have dedicated workshops, shows, or hands on exhibits that will really help your students understand computing in context.
STEMdrones-Drone Coding
We have delivered STEM/Computing workshops to thousands of children across the UK and have had glowing reviews from children and teachers after every single one of them. We're also trusted by the Royal Air Force to deliver educational STEM programmes across the UK on their behalf and have earned the status of RAF STEM Education Partners. Our session instructor is a Computing teacher and professional commercial drone pilot licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority and is suitably equipped to teach your students about the principles of flight. Your students will receive expert tuition in either block or Swift programming and they's use these skills to code their drones to navigate their way through an indoor obstacle course and pick up and drop off precious cargo....
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Wales
Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Twentieth Century, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
Computing is a large part of society and equipping children for this gives them a huge advantage. Our knowledgable staff cater to the needs of your school with a large catalogue of computing activities. ...
North East
Citizenship, Maths, Science, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Our latest Computing workshop lets your students control bee's through the power of coding! Okay, so they may be Beebots and not real bee's but it's still super cool...
Paultons Park
London & South East
Science, Design Technology, Business, Computing, Physics, Biology, SEN
Kick your trip off with a bit of Computer work and let your students take control by programming rides using laptops and mini skyswingers....
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All UK Regions
Citizenship, Computing, SEN
Children work in small teams to consider algorithms and write, develop, debug and improve code in order to achieve progressively challenging tasks. Each group has an iPad and drone; working collaboratively whilst competing against the other teams!...
All UK Regions
Citizenship, Computing, SEN
Students work in small teams to consider algorithms and write, develop, debug and improve code in order to achieve progressively challenging tasks. Each group has an iPad and drone; working collaboratively whilst competing against the other teams!...
All UK Regions
Science, Computing, SEN, Physics
Blast your whole class into space - virtually! Our experienced facilitator guides 35 children on a simultaneous journey through space, exploring planets, stars and moons. Virtual Reality transports you to places you can't visit- like space!...
All UK Regions
English, Science, Computing
Our Green Screen Workshop focuses on expanding vocabulary and encouraging children to verbally discuss ideas that transfer into writing, using our green screen to ignite their imaginations. This is differentiated from EYFS to Year 6. All of the content in this workshop is directly linked to writing,...
All UK Regions
Maths, Science, Computing, Physics, SEN
Children work in small teams to consider algorithms and write, develop, debug and improve code in order to achieve progressively challenging tasks. Each group has an iPad and drone; working collaboratively whilst competing against the other teams!...
All UK Regions
Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
Our robots are programmable in multiple ways, from drawing through block based languages such as Scratch to text based programming languages such as Python....
Midlands
Maths, Science, History, Industrial, Physics, Computing, SEN
Using coding skills you will guide the LEGO robots around our obstacle course and complete simple tasks with teamwork....
East of England
Maths, Science, Design Technology, Computing, SEN, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Our unique education centre leverages the inspirational power of the ExoMars Project. Our school trips - linked to key stages 2 and 3 curriculum - aim to inspire young people to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and maths....
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London & South East
Science, Design Technology, Computing, Greeks, Egyptians, Medieval, Physics, Biology, Environmental Geography, SEN
A school trip to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is sure to engage, excite and inspire your students. Set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland with more than 55 interactive shows and attractions, the resort brings learning to life outside the classroom. ...
All UK Regions
Citizenship, Computing, PSHE, SEN
This immersive Virtual Reality Anti-bullying workshop offers a safe space to observe a bullying role-play. Our interactive software has been developed with experts for children to dissect this important issue, guided by our skilled facilitator....
All UK Regions
Science, Design Technology, Computing, Physics, SEN
Children write, develop, debug and improve their own code for CONTROLLING DEVICES (NC). We cover the importance of order and sequence, the use of variables, repeat loops and conditions as well as inputs from sensors (Key Stage appropriate)....
All UK Regions
English, Science, History, Geography, Computing
Show your pupils what the future of computing and technology might look like! ...
All UK Regions
English, Science, Computing
Our Green Screen Workshop focuses on expanding vocabulary and encouraging children to verbally discuss ideas that transfer into writing, using our green screen to ignite their imaginations. This is differentiated from EYFS to Year 6. All of the content in this workshop is directly linked to writing,...
All UK Regions
Maths, Science, Design Technology, Computing, Physics
The basis of our robotics sessions is to create programmable devices. Students will learn the basics of block coding and eventually code with variables, sensors, loops and conditional statements. These aspects are taught and explained to the children by a Computing specialist in ways that are easy t...
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Scotland
Science, Design Technology, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, SEN, Twentieth Century
Get curious with science! Glasgow Science Centre is a 5* visitor attraction with an interactive education programme exploring everything from the science of the human body to the future of STEM jobs in My World of Work. ...
London & South East
English, Maths, Design Technology, Geography, Computing, Art, SEN, Physical
The ‘Terrific Towers’ education pack offers cross-curricular activity fully aligned with the National Curriculum subjects for Key Stage 2 Maths, Computing, English, Geography and Art. Pupils research great towers around the world, measure themselves....
All UK Regions
Maths, Science, Design Technology, Computing, Physics
Our lead consultant, Antony S Hyett, is a qualified teacher and Computing specialist that has worked at a local authority as an Education Technology Consultant with a track record of delivering ICT Mark status. ...
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STEMdrones-Drone Coding
All UK Regions
Science, Design Technology, Computing, Physics
Students will learn to code using block programming or Swift coding language (used to develop apps on iPhone and iPad). They'll provide algorithmic instructions to their drone to make it take-off, land, do flips and somersaults, as well as navigate different altitudes and distances to make its way s...
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Scotland
Science, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Twentieth Century
In our Robolab your students can use teamwork and programming skills to guide a LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 rover through a series of challenges and obstacles....
South West
Maths, Design Technology, Computing, Twentieth Century
In our Pirate Code workshops your students will use Coding, Programming, Debugging and Logic to work through our Pirate Robot Games. We also have dancing parrots and pirate outfits to top it off...
All UK Regions
English, Science, Computing, Biology
Our Green Screen workshop focuses on expanding vocabulary and encouraging children to verbally discuss ideas that transfer into writing, using our green screen to ignite their imaginations. This is differentiated from EYFS to Year 6. All of the content in this workshop is directly linked to writing,...
Computing education allows students to acquire the computing skills that are necessary to succeed in our modern society. The key part of the computing curriculum is computer science, which entails learning about the core principles of computation and information, and learning how digital systems operate and how to use this knowledge through programming.
Over time, students will obtain the necessary skills that are required to create systems, programmes and a range of content. The knowledge that is gained through a computing course will enhance a student's future prospects after they leave education and enter the working world. In addition, computing can also enhance other core academic subjects such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM subjects), as they are all interlinked with computer skills. Therefore, this means that students who study a STEM subject would also find a computing school trip beneficial to their own study. Consequently, you could join up with another teacher from another subject and take a combined group. For example, The National Museum of Computing is designed around the Computing curriculum at GCSE, A Level, and Level 2 or 3 equivalents. However, students can also benefit from the school trip if they are studying Mathematics, Design and Technology, Information and Communication Technology, and History.
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