Trips in Year Two

Tamworth Castle 

A Year 2 trip to Tamworth Castle, including a castle tour and hands-on "Castle Household and Squires Workshop," will vividly bring medieval life to their history learning, allowing them to experience and understand the daily routines and roles within a real castle environment. This visit will help pupils to further extend their historical learning.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

A Year 2 visit to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, featuring a "Pond and Land Mini Beast Explorers" workshop, will provide a rich, interactive environment for them to deepen their science knowledge about plants, animals, and growth through direct observation and exploration. This trip  will support the children's both geographical field work and scientific skills.

Burwardsley Residential and Beeston Castle

Embark on an exciting first step into residential adventures with our one-night stay, designed to ignite curiosity and foster independence. A thrilling visit to Beeston Castle will bring their castle topic to life, exploring its geographical significance and impressive features. A wildlife walk will deepen their understanding of UK flora and fauna, enhancing their science learning, while an engaging orienteering activity will build teamwork and spatial awareness, creating lasting memories and a love for learning outside the classroom. This trip supports both scientific and geographical knowledge including allowing many experiences for geographical fieldwork.