The Deep Aquarium Humberside
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The Deep Aquarium Tower Street, Hull, , HU1 4DP
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Listed under: Marine Conservation | Conservation | Themed Attraction | STEM | Wildlife and Nature Reserves | Special Educational Needs (SEN) | Aquariums & Sea Life Centres | Museums | Day Trip Destinations | Science | Mathematics | Leisure and Tourism | Geography | Environmental Studies | English | Citizenship | Business Studies | Art and Design
What we offer on a school trip
Students can enjoy a unique and memorable visit as they travel from the beginning of time and into the future. Explore a diverse range exhibits with over 5000 animals including sharks, rays, Loggerhead sea turtles and a colony of Gentoo penguins.
To see all of what The Deep has to offer, take a look at The Deep tour on our website.
The Deep is an environmental and conservation charity dedicated to increasing the knowledge and understanding of the world's oceans through its participation in vital research and conservation schemes around the world. Visitors can learn about the work that we do throughout the attraction as well as how they can play their part.
What makes us a great choice for education?
The Deep has a purpose built Learning Centre with a dedicated team of qualified teachers who make school visits exciting, educational and fun.
Our learning centre is home to three Sea Labs - immersive learning spaces with large interactive teaching screens, child-friendly microscopes and laptops which allow pupils to get hands on with their learning.
Our experienced teachers create and deliver workshops which closely reference the National Curriculum in subjects including Science, Maths, English, Art, Geography and Citizenship. For older students Marketing, Customer Care and Travel and Tourism workshops are available.
All workshops, presentations and hands-on activities are delivered to groups from pre-school pupils to post sixteen students
What is typically included on our school trips?
All school visits include a workshop relevant to the student's key stage and a self-guided tour of The Deep visitor attraction.
Also available are:
- A free teacher preview visit per class (Please note: any accompanying family and friends will be required to pay the standard entry price)
- Downloadable resources and activity trails for use before, during or after your visit
- Free on-site coach parking
- Secure bag storage (by arrangement)
- Dedicated packed lunch area (by arrangement)
- Free teacher places. These are based on rations of 1:6 for primary schools and 1:10 for secondary schools and colleges. Additional adult places cost £7.50 per person.
Group Sizes Catered For
The Deep's minimum charge is for 12 pupils, we can cater up to 420 pupils. The capacity of each of the Sea Labs is 36 pupils so large groups will be split into smaller groups and given an individual itinerary for their visit.
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
We are pleased to able to offer the use of loan boxes to teachers free of charge* which are the perfect support for students.
The two boxes, Oceans and Habitats, are ideal as a pre or post visit support for teachers and their pupils to enhance learning and engagement. Offering a variety of cross curricular resources for Key Stage 1 and 2, the loan box resource can support whole class teaching group sessions or independent learning.
Loan boxes include real artefacts that can be researched, discussed or used creatively by a class. They offer a range of key words, questions and definitions cards to aid knowledge and understanding as well as a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
*refundable deposit of £25 is required to hire the loan boxes. Please email info@thedeep.co.ukto find out more and reserve your box.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Visitors are welcome to take photos, however please be advised that flash is not permitted for the welfare of our animals.
For video or audio please discuss with the education team at the time of booking.
Risk Assessment Details
We conduct our own risk assessments and provide guidance for teachers visiting us, further information can be found on our website at https://www.thedeep.co.uk/education/bookings-and-information
This is also where you can view guidance issued by the Department for Education in regards to health and safety on school trips.
Education Officer Information
There is a dedicated education officer who can be contacted by phone on 01482 381000 (option 3) or email learning@thedeep.co.uk
Pricing Information
Prices start from just £7 per pupil* and additional adults (additional to the ratio of 1:6 primary and 1:10 secondary) will be £10.50.
Please see our Bookings and Information section for further information.
Clothing Requirements
No specific clothing is required, however there are some restrictions on the use of reflective vests.
Recent research has shown that the reflective strips on fluorescent vests can change the way in which our animals behave. In order to avoid any potential problems we would like you to assist us by either:
Removing reflective vests when in the attraction, OR turning reflective vests inside out whilst in the attraction
First Aid Information
The Deep have first aid room as well as stations around the building. First aid trained staff are stationed around the building so it is not a requirement that groups bring a qualified first aider.
Available Facilities
In addition to facilities previously mentioned for school visits, we can also provide:
- Indoor and outdoor picnic areas available on a first come, first served basis
- Our third floor cafe serves a variety of hot and cold food, drinks and snacks.
- A gift shop on the ground floor offering a wide selection of items from 50p upwards. Goody bags are available to pre-purchase from £3 per child.
- Changing Places facility situated on the ground floor (access via a Radar key available at reception).
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Our qualified Learning Centre staff are available to discuss the most appropriate learning sessions for special needs groups. It is possible, with sufficient notice, to modify most learning sessions to meet individual requirements.
A social story is available to download from for those who may require a little extra preparation for their visit. Hard copies of these are also available from our front desk.
We have a range of facilities that include:
Mobility aids, audio guides, large print and braille and international language guides, ear defenders are available for hire free of charge from the front desk.
There is a first aid room positioned on the ground floor should this be required.
Toilet facilities (including accessible toilets) are stationed on every floor, we also have a Changing Places facility located on the ground floor near reception.
You can find out more about accessibility at https://www.thedeep.co.uk/plan-your-visit/access-for-all section of our website.
Opening Hours & Information
The Deep is open every day from 10am - 6pm (last entry at 5pm) excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
Testimonials
We have a teacher review facility on our website that can be found here https://www.thedeep.co.uk/teachers
This is a forum for those who have visited The Deep to leave their feedback and give their visit a star rating. This is a fantastic way for teachers to find out what their colleagues think of a school visit to The Deep.
Other Information
Sleep next to the sharks!
Does your primary school have a sense of adventure? Then join us for a fun-filled night of activities for your key stage, a guided tour of the aquarium and the chance to sleep next to the sharks.
Sleepovers are perfect for school and uniformed groups. Places cost £22 per child for a minimum of 60 children Sunday to Thursday or 100 children Friday and Saturday (maximum 150 children).
To find out more or make a booking, please contact our Bookings officer by phone on 01482 381000 (option 3) or email learning@thedeep.co.uk
