Statfold Country Park Staffordshire

All aboard… Steam train adventures at Statfold Country Park. Our Education Programme is for early years, primary and secondary students. We are a fully accessible site that offers fantastic support for any Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Take part in interactive workshop sessions are tailored to cover national curriculum topics and are led by a dedicated teaching team that will ensure learning is blended with fun!

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Nestled in over 1000 acres of stunning Staffordshire countryside, Statfold Country Park is a working museum preserving the best of our railway past for future generations. Our Education Programme is tailored to meet the National Curriculum, whilst our interactive sessions and exciting activities will ensure that any visiting school will have fun during their visit.

We provide a number of topic based workshops for each key Stage, however our dedicated Education & Learning team are always happy to work with you to tailor our sessions and experiences to your learning topic. EVERY school visit to Statfold will include:

• 45 Minute Statfold Staff led workshop session (key stage, learning topic and curriculum tailored)

• Museum Tour & Explore with a Statfold Staff Member

• Steam Railway Ride

• Dedicated dining area

• STEM craft activities

• Outdoor play spaces

• Quiet sensory zones

• Museum handling boxes

• Toby’s Barn Soft Play Session

We have a minimum booking requirement of 25 pupils for KS1 – KS3.

We can accommodate up to 190 pupils in one visit! For smaller SEN or EYFS groups there is no minimum booking numbers.

Pre-visit classroom curriculum and key stage relevant resources are available as a digital download upon request! We can also help with the introduction to your learning topic. Statfold also produces SEN/SEND communication cards and activity boards that you can use on the day of your trip. Visual guides are also sent to teachers as part of our booking process.

All visiting groups are allowed to film and take photographs. We request that you refrain from filming our workshop content.

All Risk Assessments, Insurance details and policies and procedures are digitally sent to teachers as soon as a booking is confirmed. We also recommend a pre-visit (free of charge and at your convenience) to chat to a member of the team about your day.

Olivia-Joy Shepherd

education@statfold.com

olivia.shepherd@statfold.com

01827 930339

£8.50 per child (EYFS & SEN focused visits)

£9.50 per child/learner (KS1 – KS3)

We request an adult supervision ratio of 1:6 for EYFS and 1:10 for KS1 and above. Teacher places within this ratio are free of charge – any additional adults are charged at £10 per head. We do not charge for an 1:1 support staff.

There is a minimum booking requirement of 25 pupils in place.

A warm coat and good footwear!

All education team members are first aid trained and a Frecc 3 level first aider will be on site at all times. We have multiple first aid stations (with equipment) and a dedicated treatment space.

• Gift Shop (prepack gift options are available. We recommend visiting pupils need no more than £5 for their visit)
• Outdoor walks & learning spaces
• Indoor learning spaces
• Outdoor & Indoor play areas
• Dedicated dining area
• Toilets (male and female)
• Baby changing facilities
• Disabled toilets
• Lift to level 1 of the museum
• Wheelchair ramps for all train carriages
• Sensory area in Soft Play
• Free hot drinks to all teaching and support staff

Statfold is DDA compliant with qualified SEN trained staff. Our site is fully accessible via wheelchair (including the train carriages) and we have accessible toilets.

Term time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday’s 10am – 4pm

School Holidays: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday’s 10am – 4pm

School trips are accepted on any day throughout the year.

“I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for the amazing school trip organised by yourselves. The team made the day not only fun but also seamless. The activities were perfect, and the children were engaged and enjoyed every single one. The length of each activity was just right, making it all a well-balanced day!”

MARY HOWARD C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL

“Statfold is very much built into my History of Transport topic plans! I am not sure what I would do without their support in the classroom and at the railway. It’s out third year visiting!”

LAWLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

“As a teacher who has a pupil with complex medical and health care needs, Statfold was a dream to work with. They were accommodating and worked with us every step of the way to ensure the child didn’t miss out! Thank you so very much.”

PINEHAM BARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL

“This is our second year visiting! Thank you so much for a magical time at Statfold. Our pupils had a wonderful day, it was a first-time experience for many of our pupils, it really was lovely! Thank you for being so accommodating and listening to our requests. We really appreciate it. Our pupils with complex needs are getting used to trying new things, you allowed them space and time to experience things they haven’t done before in a calm environment.”

TWO RIVERS SCHOOL

“All Aboard!” – what makes a school visit to Statfold Country Park special?

• Dedicated Education & Learning Manager: Who will be able to ensure your visit is exactly what you are looking for!
• Pre-Pack Gift Shop Options: No need for long queues in the shop! Order a special souvenir pre-packaged for each child in your class.
• Teacher Resource Pack: Sent to you before your visit containing everything you need to know, activity timetables and Risk Assessments.
• Exclusive & Unique Curriculum-linked Workshop Sessions: Offered for every key stage level. Pre and post-visit classroom information and worksheets.
• Museum Tours & Steam Railway Ride: Both activities are included in your trip!
• Free Teacher Places: Available at a ratio of 1:10. We do not charge for 1:1 support staff.
• Free Pre-visit Admission: Plan your school trip – includes 2 tickets before your trip.
• Self-Guided Teacher Information Packs & Handling Boxes: each pack contains an accompanying student worksheet.
• Soft Play & Much, Much More!: Why not add on an exclusive Soft Play Session in Toby’s Barn? Challenge each other at mini golf or explore our outdoor play areas!