Welcome aboard!
Young Great Westerners helps your pupils steam ahead with their learning!
This unique education initiative contains a wealth of free digital and offline interactive activities that build and test pupils’ knowledge and skills, from STEM to story writing.
Scroll down to find out more about our current education programmes.
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Run the Railway
Get your tickets – it’s time for an exciting STEM journey!
Aimed at 9-11 year olds, 'Run the Railway’ includes an engaging interactive game that empowers pupils to develop and test their skills in Science, Computing, Maths, Geography, and Design and Technology – some of the most vital skills needed for future UK careers. Management tools allow you to monitor and assess each pupil’s progress across subjects and topics. The game is supported by downloadable resources including lesson plans, activity sheets, a teacher guide and certificates.
Storytelling Adventures
Take your class on an unforgettable literary journey!
Aimed at 5-11 year olds, Storytelling Adventures includes a suite of highly engaging KS1 and KS2 resources, as well as an exciting digital activity, to inspire pupils and empower them to develop their skills as master story writers.
Staying on Track
Take your pupils on a historical journey through the South West region!
Aimed at 5-11 years olds Staying on Track includes engaging resources for both KS1 and KS2 that encourages pupils to explore the natural and historical places on their doorstep. Challenge them to get involved in the competition by choosing a landmark them wish to protect and environmentally 'stay on track'!
School Trip Guides
Stuck on where to go for your next school trip? Check out the Young Great Westerners school trip guides for suggestions on days out; including overviews of the learning opportunities available for pupils, useful facts, top tips and logistical information for each attraction.
GWR Route Map
Bring the route of the Great Western Railway to life with this large zoom-able map. Available to download and print out for instant reference in the classroom or to help plan your next school trip.
