Directory of organisations offering extra-curricular clubs and opportunities and/or educational visits for children and young people
We would like to be able to support school staff across Bexley by signposting them towards organisations who offer extra-curricular clubs, opportunities, outreach and educational visits. You can find below a list of organisations and opportunities that might be of interest to your school staff and pupils.
This list is not exhaustive and please let Louise out the details of organisations who you would recommend, and it will be added to the list!
You can also find this list in a PDF document via this link: Directory of extra curricular and education visits
Bexley Youth Council
Bexley Youth Council is inclusive and represents all voices of young people living or educated in the Bexley Borough aged 11 to 18.
The BYC works in partnership with a range of services and providers including the community sector to highlight and improve issues impacting young people in Bexley.
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/children-young-people-and-families/bexley-youth-council
London Youth Games
The London Youth Games (LYG) is an annual multi-sport event in which young people from across the 33 London Boroughs compete against each other in sports. The LYG gives the opportunity for young people to compete against their peers on a high-level platform in world-class venues.
Bexley Libraries
There are 12 libraries in London Borough of Bexley, including 6 community managed libraries, and many offer services and opportunities such as library visits for schools and Privilege Tickets.
https://arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/bexley/welcome and you can find out about activities linked to children and young people and opportunities for schools via this link: https://arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/bexley/children-and-teens
Bexley Snap
Bexley Snap offer disabled children and young people aged between 1 Year and 25 Years an exciting and varied programme of clubs to provide parents and carers support, guidance, and regular breaks from their caring responsibilities. To find out more, please visit https://bexleysnap.org.uk/
London South East Children’s University
The Children’s University rewards children and young people for taking part in learning outside the classroom. Once signed up, time stamps are earned each time they take part in a Children’s University accredited activity and at the end of each year there is a graduation for those who have earned enough stamps (there are a number of graduation levels, all the way from 30hrs up to 1000hrs).
To find out more, please visit https://www.lsec.ac.uk/projects/childrens-university or contact Louise Chalkley.
Through the London South East Children’s University, over 60 local organisations have been validated as “Learning Destinations” and information about the organisations who are currently validated can be found via this document:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLNdW7DkjEFxz1qJj9Zbj5VXT0eOZNu0/view?usp=drive_link
Many of these organisations offer outreach, extra-curricular activities/clubs or even PPA cover so please do get in touch with anyone who offers what you are looking for.
They include:
Sporting activities…
Active Sports Group (ASG) http://www.activesportsgroup.org.uk/
A&V Rhythmic Gymnastics http://www.avrhythmic.org.uk/
Bexley Leisure Centres (Erith, Crook Log and Sidcup) https://www.leisurecentre.com/
Bikeability https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/travel-and-transport/road-safety
Buzzers and Teach Sport https://www.buzzersbromley.co.uk/
Calm Collective www.calmcollective.com
Charlton Athletic Community Trust https://cact.org.uk/
Conquest Martial Arts www.conquestmartialarts.co.uk
Danson Park Adventures www.bexley.gov.uk/watersports
Dartfordians www.dartfordiansrfc.co.uk
Dartford Orienteering Klubb http://www.dfok.co.uk/
Dynamic Coaching https://dynamiccoachinguk.com/
GT Centre of Sport www.gtcentreofsport.com
Jacqueline’s Gems https://jacqgemschildcare.com/
JP6 Academy https://www.jp6academy.co.uk/
KT Tennis www.ktstennis.co.uk
Kuk Sool Won of Erith www.kswerith.co.uk
Nemesis Gym www.nemesisfitnessgym.com
Okinawa Shotokan Karate Academy www.oskacademy.co.uk
Old Bexley Equestrian Centre http://www.oldbexleyequestriancentre.info/
Sports4Tots www.sports4tots.org.uk
Sport Confidence UK https://www.sportconfidence.uk/
STEP Coaching https://stepcoaching.co.uk/
Tan’Gun Martial Arts Academy http://www.tangun.co.uk/
TeachSport and Buzzers Academies https://www.buzzersbromley.co.uk/
United Judo www.unitedjudo.com
The Arts, dance and languages
All the Arts www.allthearts.co.uk
Bexley Music https://bexley-music.co.uk/
Bexley Libraries https://arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/bexley
Blackfen library www.blackfencommunitylibrary.org
DeRosa Music Academy (previously Roar) https://www.roarmusicacademy.com
Cygnet Art School https://www.cygnetsartschool.com/bexleyheath
Footlight Dance and Gymnastic Academy www.footlightsdance.co.uk
Lingotot www.lingotot.com/centre/bexley
Little Fish Theatre www.littlefishtheatre.co.uk
Luminous Dance Academy www.luminousdanceacademy.co.uk
Make Believe Bexleyheath https://www.makebelievegroup.co.uk/school/make-believe-bexleyheath/
Rabbit Slims www.rabbitslims.co.uk
Smile4Kids https://www.smile4kids.co.uk/
Soundsteps https://www.soundstepsmusic.co.uk/
Theatre Box Performing Arts School https://www.theatreboxacademy.co.uk/
The Dance School www.ktthedanceschool.co.uk
Wright Dance School www.wrightdance.co.uk
Ootiboo ootiboo.com
STEM
Computing Clubs https://www.computingclubs.co.uk/
end2end https://www.end2endtv.co.uk/
GlamSci https://glamsci.org/
Lauriann’s STEM club https://www.lauriannsstemclub.co.uk/
Mini First Aid https://selondon.minifirstaid.co.uk/
The Creation Station https://www.thecreationstation.co.uk/raman
Nature and outdoor learning
Friends of Foots Cray Meadow www.fotscraymeadows.org
Froglife https://www.froglife.org/
Lesnes Abbey https://visitlesnes.co.uk/
Making Space for Nature https://www.thamesmeadnow.org.uk/explore/nature/making-space-for-nature/
North West Kent Countryside Partnership www.nwkcp.org
Nature Vibezz www.naturevibezzz.org
The Woodlands Farm Trust www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
Pets at Home https://www.petsathome.com
Life skills, mental health and youth groups
Active Horizons https://activehorizons.org/
Bexley Kids School of Cookery https://bexleykidsschoolofcookery.co.uk/
Bexley Waste and Recycling Team/SWAC https://www.bexleyservicesnetwork.co.uk/Page/4077
Danson Youth Centre www.dansonyouth.org.uk
FAB First Aid www.helpsavelives.co.uk
Fizzy Minds Club http://www.kerrykeenanmindfulnessandwellbeing.co.uk/
LPF Kiddies Club https://www.lpfkiddiesclub.com/
Mini First Aid https://selondon.minifirstaid.co.uk/
The Hundred Club https://taco.org.uk/Hundred-Club-Returns
The Movie Shack www.themovieshack.co.uk
Heritage
Crossness Pumping Station www.crossness.org.uk
Danson House https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/visitor-attractions/danson-house
Hall Place and Gardens https://www.hallplace.org.uk/
Lesnes Abbey ruins https://visitlesnes.co.uk/
Red House https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house
ootiboo
ootiboo is a creative learning company that delivers projects to schools (KS1/2/3) and families at home. They focus on three key areas, real life learning, health & wellbeing and eCo (climate change and adaptation). Projects include; Why Money Matters with Deborah Meaden and Discover You with Mr. Men and Little Miss. All their resources and in-person workshops are free and they also run creative craft competitions.
To find out more about their current projects, please visit ootiboo.com
Growing Against Violence
Growing Against Violence (GAV) is a charity that aims to prevent youth violence and protect young people against exploitation by gangs and grooming both on the streets and online. They deliver age-appropriate workshops into schools and colleges for both pupils and teachers.
In these workshops, they address the root causes of violence, and work on keeping young people out of gangs, exploitative peer-on-peer relationships and away from antisocial behaviour.
You can find out more via their website: https://www.growingagainstviolence.org.uk/
London Fire Brigade
The London Fire Brigade offer a range of activities and opportunities, from school visits to fire stations, outreach at schools and Fire Cadets (for young people aged 13-17).
For more information, please contact Martin Cuthbert via MARTIN.CUTHBERT@london-fire.gov.uk
For more information about the Fire Cadets, please visit: https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/community/young-people/fire-cadets/joining-fire-cadets/
52 Lives School of Kindness
At the School of Kindness, they believe that kind is the most important thing a child can be. They believe kindness exists inside all of us – sometimes we just need to unlock it. They help to create a culture of kindness in classrooms and work with thousands of children every year. They offer free Kindness Workshops, resources and lessons plans, and provide small grants via our Kindness Fund.
Duke of Edinburgh
They believe all young people deserve a youth without limits. Their role is to empower young people, and their partner organisations and volunteers are fundamental to this. Find out how you can be the difference and sign up to run DofE today.
Army Cadets
Army Cadets offer activities such as adventurous training and fieldcraft, following a syllabus that builds upon learning and experiences and choosing a path that best suits a young person’s interests.
For more information about the Army Cadets, please visit:https://armycadets.com/county/greater-london-south-east-sector-acf/
Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets offer a range of different activities from sailing, windsurfing and powerboating to rock climbing, camping, and music – plus, so much more! At Bexley and Lewisham you are also able to gain different qualifications that you can take with you once you leave Sea Cadets!
For more information about the Sea Cadets, please visit: https://www.sea-cadets.org/bexley
The Morphe Trust
The Morphe Trust is a registered charity which works with young people and local partners to deliver interventions to aid young people to make better choice for best out comes in education, safeguarding, inclusion, health and wellbeing and many challenges young people face. The Morphe Trust also works with community groups, local authorities and in education settings overseas in Ghana.
https://www.themorphetrust.org/
Theatre of Science
Lara teaches weekly all-ages science lesson, an IGCSE Physics lesson and a Lego Story Show which are mainly aimed at the Home Education community to meet their needs, but would be suitable for pupils in school too. Children do experiments with household objects alongside me, there are free print outs, and EVERYTHING is available on catch up!
https://www.theatreofscience.co.uk/
Tech She Can
Tech She Can is a charity, working together with industry, government, and schools to improve the ratio of women in technology roles and they provide an educational resource programme – Tech We Can – which is completely free for schools. They also inspire young adults – especially girls and women – to consider a future career in technology, by connecting them to relatable role models who have recently started their careers.
Signs4Life
Award-winning Signs4Life is leading efforts towards a society in which people with disabilities have full access and are working to raise the public and political awareness of disability provision. Their programs are delivered by Deaf tutors.
Jesse’s Place Foundation (Including Dads Support Network)
Jesse’s Place Foundation support parent/carers of children living with autism, including forums on important SEND topics and a Saturday Active Play respite program for children and young people aged of 8 – 25 years. The Foundation also runs a support group for fathers/male carers of children living with autism known as ‘the Dads Support Network’ – where parents gain support and guidance.
GOTS (Girls on the Autistic Spectrum)
GOTS (Girls On The Spectrum) is a parent led group for girls with Autism and their parents/carers to gain support, share information and most importantly have fun! There are also separate sessions for parents/carers only.
Galaxy
Galaxy provide additional needs social clubs Social clubs for children/teens & adults with additional needs with various themes and guest visitors. Visit the Facebook group Galaxy Club CCB for a date list and more details about the different theme nights.
Sendtivate
SENDTIVATE is set up to provide unique inclusive support to all special educational needs (SEND) young people, improving sibling relationships, promoting overall wellbeing of the families within the community. We provide Holiday activities, PA services and short breaks, respite services and 1:1 provision to children and young people with SEND aged between 2 and 24 years old.
Active Horizons (BAME, youth and family support)
Active Horizons provides engaging, creative and educational programs for young people. Which range from leadership development, arts, sports, career development and life skills.
Big Ideas
Big Ideas offers free programming and events for schools and community groups across the UK and internationally. To take part in digital workshops, receive free resources, find out about Big Ideas events, annual festivals and more use the Live Projects drop down menu to see what is available in your area.
Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is home to the Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall, National Poetry Library and Purcell Room. We offer a year-round programme of activities for primary and secondary schools to inspire a love of the arts and support learning across the curriculum.
Schools are always welcome at the Southbank Centre, and we hope that you will visit us this academic year. Whether you’re attending a schools event, having a picnic with your class on site, or using our digital resources in the classroom, the schools team can support you. We’ll be happy to help with any questions, just get in touch with us.
Other websites
You may also find the following websites useful in providing suggestions for educational visits:
https://chislehurst-caves.co.uk/school-trips-bexley/
https://www.educationalvisitsuk.com/school-trip-attractions/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWithKids
https://www.yha.org.uk/group-bookings/school-trips/london-for-schools