Trips and visits
Please see below for information on trips and visits:
Trips and enrichment opportunities at Furze Platt Senior School play a vital role in supporting students’ personal development, sense of belonging and ability to thrive beyond the classroom. These experiences introduce students to the wider community, broaden horizons and help them to see the relevance of their learning in real-world contexts.
Educational visits and external provision are carefully selected to reflect students’ interests and aspirations, while also supporting their academic, social and emotional development. Through participation in trips and enrichment activities, students develop confidence, independence and resilience as they navigate new environments and work collaboratively with peers and adults outside of school.
These opportunities also strengthen teamwork, communication skills and self-belief, helping students to build positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging within the school community.
Recent examples of educational visits include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, skiing trips, university visits, Longridge Outdoor Activity Centre, careers-focused visits, theatre trips, the Year 8 residential visit to Wales, and visits to museums such as the Natural History Museum, alongside many other enriching experiences throughout the year.
ParentMail bookings
If you have booked a place for your child via ParentMail, please assume they have been successful in securing a place unless you hear from us otherwise.
Department for Education Coronavirus helpline
Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Where to find the latest information:
Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
Lyme Disease
If your child's trip involves walking or camping in the countryside we would recommend precautionary measures against possible insect bites / Lyme disease such as DEET use, wearing full leg covers, clothing tucked into socks, tents zipped up etc. For more information please look online.