Many of us head to beautiful Devon for the holidays with our families. Why not factor in some educational fun with a trip the county's Exmoor Zoo?
The zoo prides itself on being an "ideal family venue" and has lots of animals to learn about and see. Amazingly, it started life as two small pieces of...
Read more ›Are you digging around for something for the family to do that's fun as well as educational? Well, why not take a pit stop in the mines of Killhope?
Killhope bills itself as "the North of England lead mining museum" and is a chance for families to find out first-hand what is was like to be a Victor...
Read more ›Are you north of the border with a bored brood on your hand? Well, we have a super science idea that's sure to entertain your troops.
This week we focus on one of Scotland's most vibrant educational places - the impressive Glasgow Science Museum located, unsurprisingly, in Glasgow. A good mix of le...
Read more ›Exam season is nearly over and the summer holidays are but a pipsqueak away. If you're dreading weeks of boredom in your household, don't worry. It needn't be this way! The UK is full of places to enjoy an educational day out, and each week we'll recommend our pick of the bunch.
Our very first reco...
Read more ›Pupils and their parents should stop focusing on the traditional three-year undergraduate degree as the natural follow-on from secondary education, according to a speech given by Lord Mandelson this week.
Lord Mandelson, the Universities Secretary, said that more students than ever would be rejecte...
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