10 things to do on a Rockley residential

Here's our top ten must things to do while on a Rockley residential school trip. It's about getting stuck in, embracing adventure adventure, drinking lots of water and having a whole load of fun!

The long-term benefits of a great residential trip (inside and outside of the classroom)

Students and teachers return from a residential trip buzzing with excitement and stories of their adventure. But how does a residential trip benefit students long term...

Teaching someone with Tourette Syndrome

Rockley College teacher Mark talks about his experience of teaching a student with Tourette's for the first time - the varying strategies he has adopted, the ups, the...

Teachers are amazing! However, with increasing pressures on workload and such a busy job, why take the extra time to organise a school trip? Well, because believe it or not there are many benefits for you, as well as the students.

Preparing young people for their first residential trip (for the youngsters) >

Every young person is unique - some come across as confident, energetic leaders, whilst others shy away from the limelight to work away in the background. Here at Rockley, we celebrate the achievements of all our students and nurture and mould their skill set. However, no matter how outgoing or confident a young person may be - going on a school trip away from home for the first time, can be scary and daunting which is why we want their first trip away to be a fantastic one!