Educational Trips and Visits
At Rye College, we believe that educational visits are an essential part of every student’s entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum. Well-planned visits enrich learning, deepen understanding, and strengthen achievement, making them a vital element of our supportive and aspirational learning environment.
Our Educational Trips and Visits Policy is available on our website and outlines the procedures the school follows to ensure that all trips and visits are conducted safely and effectively.
We make full use of the rich history and geographical significance of our local area, providing students with opportunities to connect with their community and deepen their understanding of its heritage.
Our international trips further extend these opportunities by enabling students to travel abroad, explore different cultures, and practise speaking local languages. These experiences broaden students’ global outlook and enhance their cultural awareness.
Examples of Trips and Visits offered by the College
Students at Rye College have access to a wide variety of enriching visits, including:
- Theatre Trips locally and to London West End Shows
- Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
- Hertsmonceux Science Observatory
- Rye Water Sports
- Go- Ape, Bedgebury
- Christchurch Canterbury University Sports Science Labs
- London Docklands Museum and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Rye Fish Market
- Boulogne Sur Mer, France
Overseas residential trips, including destinations such as:
- Pompei, Italy
- Paris, France
- MFL Exchange Trip to Monteuil-sur-Mer, France
- South of France
- Berlin
The range of trips we offer reflects the many benefits students gain from these experiences.
Benefits for Students
Confidence and Self-Esteem:
Many of our trips provide opportunities for students to develop confidence and self-belief, both within school and in new environments.
Motivation and Engagement:
Educational visits inspire and motivate students by offering real-world experiences that enrich and extend their classroom learning.
Unique and Memorable Experiences:
Trips allow students to visit places they might not otherwise experience, creating meaningful and lasting memories.
Regardless of the destination, the skills, experiences, and personal growth gained through these visits are truly invaluable. They support academic development and wider personal enrichment, leaving a lasting impact on our students’ educational journey.
Parental Consent
General Consent
When a student joins Rye College, we request general consent for educational trips and visits via Arbor. This consent remains valid for the duration of your child’s time at Rye College. By providing consent, you confirm that:
- You will keep all information held on Arbor up to date
- You agree to first aid being administered by a trained first aider in the event of an emergency.
You can opt out of general consent at any time by emailing office@ryecollege.co.uk Please note: without general consent, your child will be unable to take part in educational trips and visits organised by the school.
We make effective use of our immediate surroundings through activities that take place within the School Learning Area (SLA). These local educational experiences form part of the normal curriculum and take place during the school day; therefore, they do not require separate parental consent.
The boundaries of the SLA are shown on the accompanying map. The area includes, but is not limited to, commonly used local venues such as:
- Community Gardens
- The High Street
- St Mary’s Church
- Rye Citadel area
These locations offer valuable, easily accessible opportunities for students to engage with their community and support learning across a range of subjects.
Examples of SLA activities include:
- Year 7 Service of Dedication at St Mary’s Church Rye
- Educational visits to St Mary’s Church Rye as part of the Religious Education Curriculum
- Fieldwork visits to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
- Visits to Rye Fish Market
Specific Consent
For educational trips and visits that take place outside the School Learning Area you will be asked to provide specific consent via Arbor. This consent will be tailored to the particular activity, with the level of information and permissions required reflecting the degree of risk involved. Examples include:
If you have any queries and questions about a particular trip, then please contact our Educational Visits Coordinator, Mr. Channer, via the school office office@ryecollege.co.uk.