Irchester Field School Home Learning Day - KS3
We're excited to open our National Award winning Irchester Field School Learning Programme to home-educated learners on Friday 20th June 2025.
Your day:
• Explore a live excavation alongside experienced archaeologists from the University of Leicester.
• Learn from passionate staff and volunteers at The Chester House Estate (CHE) and the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS).
• Uncover the secrets of the Roman town through a fun and educational program.
Find out about our your day via this link: https://irchester-field-school.my.canva.site/ifs-2025-teacher-info-pack.
Teaching level:
The activities will be taught at a level appropriate for children working at UKS3 (years 7, 8, and 9). Whilst we welcome children outside of this range, if you bring children who are working above/below this level you may need to provide differentiation support.
Timings:
Please aim to arrive by 9:30. All activities will be starting at 10:00. If you are late you may have to wait to join your group until activity two.
The programme will finish by 14:15
You will receive an itinerary of your activities at least 1 week before your visit.
Ticket Options:
Standard Ticket: Admission for one adult and one child.
Additional Adult/Child Ticket: Purchase additional tickets for a single price. These must be purchased in addition to standard tickets.
All children attending must have a ticket. All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
As the activities take place on a live site, this event is not suitable for any children (including babies) under the age of 7.
What to bring:
Suitable outdoor clothing for the forecasted weather (this event will run regardless of the weather)
A Pencil
Outdoor shoes (no heels, open-toe sandals or flip flops)
Packed lunch/water bottles
Capacity:
This event has a limited capacity, however, subject to demand, additional dates may become available.
Questions:
If you have any questions email learning@chesterhouseestate.org
Ticket options
We're excited to open our National Award winning Irchester Field School Learning Programme to home-educated learners on Friday 20th June 2025.
Your day:
• Explore a live excavation alongside experienced archaeologists from the University of Leicester.
• Learn from passionate staff and volunteers at The Chester House Estate (CHE) and the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS).
• Uncover the secrets of the Roman town through a fun and educational program.
Find out about our your day via this link: https://irchester-field-school.my.canva.site/ifs-2025-teacher-info-pack.
Teaching level:
The activities will be taught at a level appropriate for children working at UKS3 (years 7, 8, and 9). Whilst we welcome children outside of this range, if you bring children who are working above/below this level you may need to provide differentiation support.
Timings:
Please aim to arrive by 9:30. All activities will be starting at 10:00. If you are late you may have to wait to join your group until activity two.
The programme will finish by 14:15
You will receive an itinerary of your activities at least 1 week before your visit.
Ticket Options:
Standard Ticket: Admission for one adult and one child.
Additional Adult/Child Ticket: Purchase additional tickets for a single price. These must be purchased in addition to standard tickets.
All children attending must have a ticket. All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
As the activities take place on a live site, this event is not suitable for any children (including babies) under the age of 7.
What to bring:
Suitable outdoor clothing for the forecasted weather (this event will run regardless of the weather)
A Pencil
Outdoor shoes (no heels, open-toe sandals or flip flops)
Packed lunch/water bottles
Capacity:
This event has a limited capacity, however, subject to demand, additional dates may become available.
Questions:
If you have any questions email learning@chesterhouseestate.org
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