At The Laurels Primary School, educational visits and residential trips play an important role in enriching the curriculum and supporting pupils’ personal development. Trips are carefully planned to enhance classroom learning, encourage independence, build confidence, and create positive, lasting memories.
All visits are linked to learning themes, fully risk assessed, and supported by appropriate staffing ratios to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
Supporting Our Educational Visits
For some visits, particularly in the younger year groups, we may ask members of our parent/ carer community to support trips where higher adult-to-child ratios are required.
Parent volunteers play a valuable role in helping children feel safe, supported, and confident when visiting new environments.
- Parent helpers support staff under the direction of the class teacher
- Safeguarding procedures are always followed
- Expectations and responsibilities will be clearly explained in advance
We are very grateful for the continued support of our parent community, which helps The Laurels Primary School to offer a rich and varied programme of educational experiences.
Reception
Goodwood Farm
Our Reception children enjoy a hands-on farm visit where they can explore farming, animals, and the natural environment. This visit supports early learning through real-life experiences.
Year 1
Drusillas Zoo Park
Children explore animal habitats and learn about conservation in an engaging and age-appropriate setting.
Year 2
Arundel Castle
Children develop their knowledge of British monarchs and castles
Arundel Wetland Centre
This trip highlights the connections between the children’s History and Geography learning.
Worthing Beach
Children will developing their understanding of Geography fieldwork by collecting data on physical features of seaside towns
Pizza Express
Curriculum links to Learning for Life, including preparing food, healthy eating and DT
Year 3
Butser Ancient Farm
This experience brings children’s knowledge of the Stone Age and Romans to life
Brighton Museum
Children have the chance to see Ancient Egyptian artefacts in real life after learning about the civilisation in class
Year 4
Ice Skating
We encouarge all of our children to try a new experience and develop their resilience
River Adur
Provides a chance for our children to see their Georgaphy learning in action, exploring the features of a river aswell as local wildlife
Lodge Hill – Residential
Our Year 4 residential provides pupils with opportunities to develop independence, teamwork, and resilience through a range of outdoor and team-building activities
Year 4 Residential - Lodge Hill
Year 5
Theatre Visit
Children have the chance to experience a theatre production in Southampton
Swimming
Our Year 5s complete a course of swimming lessons that includes water safety
Bikeability
An optional experience that teaches children to stay safe when cycling on roads
Year 6
Goodwood Art Foundation
Year 6s explored some of the creative works at Goodwood before creating their own
Paulton’s Park
An exciting trip to reward the children for completing their KS2 tests while also providing new experience and developing resilience
Cobner Activities Centre – Residential
A highlight of primary school at The Laurels, the Year 6 residential encourages leadership, teamwork, and personal challenge while celebrating pupils’ final year
Reception - Year 6: Local visits
Throughout the year, pupils at The Laurels Primary School also take part in local visits that support learning and wellbeing, including:
Nature Walks and Fieldwork
Local Beach Trips
Local History and Community
Lunch arrangements
For all trips, children may:
- Bring a packed lunch from home
- Have a school packed lunch, which must be pre-ordered in advance via Cucina
Families will be informed of lunch arrangements for each visit in advance.
Important Information
- All visits are fully risk assessed
- Trips are led by experienced staff with appropriate adult-to-child ratios
- Payment plans are available for residential visits where needed
- Detailed letters and consent forms are shared before each trip
Sample Trip cost
| Year Group | Trip | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Reception |
Goodwood Farm |
£10 – £15 |
|
Year 1 |
Drusillas Zoo Park |
£15 – £20 |
|
Year 2 |
Arundel Castle |
£12 – £16 |
|
Year 3 |
Butser Ancient Farm |
£15 – £20 |
|
Year 4 |
Ice Skating |
£8 – £12 |
|
Year 5 |
Theatre Visit |
£18 – £25 |
|
Year 6 |
Paulton’s Park |
£15 – £25 |
