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Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery Visit the Science Museum in London and step into a fascinating world of STEM careers in this free, interactive gallery for KS3 and KS4. Recreating the workplaces of technicians across multiple sectors – including health science, creative arts and renewable energy – your group will get hands-on with interactive exhibits that simulate job-related tasks. Schools can also book a free 60-minute Careers Uncovered session, where they’ll meet professionals from top organisations in the UK and take part in hands-on activities. Find out more and book your visit at www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/groups Paultons Park Paultons Park is one of the UK’s top-rated venues and is fast becoming a favourite destination for secondary school trips. Boasting 70 thrilling rides and attractions, free parking and flexible booking terms, it has plenty to occupy older students, who will love the short queue times – these averaged less than 15 minutes for school groups in July 2024. Teachers will appreciate the “pay after” policy, which means schools can book their entire year group, safe in the knowledge they will only pay for tickets actually used. To find out more, call 023 8081 4442, email education@paultons.co.uk or visit www.paultonspark.co.uk Historic Royal Palaces Do you want to bring history to life for your students? Historic Royal Palaces provides unique, engaging educational experiences in some of the country’s most iconic palaces. Using the sites and their stories as inspiration, its schools programmes are designed to excite learners and make history more real and immersive in the places where so many significant events actually happened. As well as providing schools subsidised entry, the on-site programmes offer an extensive range of curriculum- aligned learning sessions for KS3 students, and sessions for KS4 and KS5 students are designed to complement exam board specifications. To find out more, visit www.hrp.org.uk GOOD TO KNO W Visit the websit e to plan your educational visit, search for learning reso urces, and take advantage o f CPD and training oppor tunities for teach ers. 20 | www.teachwire.net/school-trips // BEST DAY TRIPS