Trips, Visits and Speakers

At The Maple School, educational visits, community experiences and visiting speakers are an integral part of our curriculum. We are committed to providing pupils with rich and memorable experiences that broaden horizons, develop cultural capital and bring learning to life beyond the classroom.

Throughout the year, pupils take part in a wide range of trips and activities designed to enhance learning, build independence and confidence, and support their personal development. By engaging with different environments, workplaces, organisations and community groups, our pupils develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and are better prepared for their future lives.

We also welcome a variety of visitors into school who share their expertise, experiences and knowledge, helping pupils to make meaningful connections between their learning and the wider community.

Recent trips, visits and visitors have included:

• Showtown Museum

• Visits from the Showtown Museum Team

• Blackpool Pleasure Beach

• We Are Noise

• St Anne's Beach

• Blackpool Beach

• Winter Gardens Blackpool

• Blackpool Grand Theatre

• Blackpool Zoo

• Farmer Parrs Animal World

• The Milkshake Farm

• Community Litter-Picking Projects

• Imperial War Museum North

• Cadet Training Experiences at Rossall School

• Stanley Park

• Nathan Parker, Writer and Poet

• Local Supermarkets and Shopping Experiences

These opportunities help pupils develop essential life skills, including communication, teamwork, independence and problem-solving. They also encourage curiosity, ambition and a sense of belonging within the wider community. By experiencing new places, meeting new people and engaging with the world beyond school, pupils gain valuable knowledge and experiences that enrich their education and support their journey towards adulthood.