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Educational tours to Barcelona. PowerPoint contents. About Travelbound Tour overview Curriculum focus Accommodation Excursions Student outcomes Our commitment. About Travelbound. We have over 25 years experience in the educational travel industry and are a member of TUI Travel PLC.
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PowerPoint contents • About Travelbound • Tour overview • Curriculum focus • Accommodation • Excursions • Student outcomes • Our commitment
About Travelbound • We have over 25 years experience in the educational travel industry and are a member of TUI Travel PLC. • All our tours are designed to support the National Curriculum and provide educational benefit outside of the classroom. • We design school tours around the core subject areas and work closely with party leaders to ensure subject relevance.
Tour overview • Language practice • Art galleries • Museums & monuments • Cultural excursions • Guided tours • Fun activities
Curriculum Focus KS: 2-4 Spanish Language • Reading signs for information • Games in Spanish • Structured conversation • Understanding instructions • Practical role play situations
Curriculum Focus KS: 2-4 Art & Design • Contemporary art • Traditional art • Architecture • Creative space • Urban art
Typical Accommodation Barcelona Youth Hostel • Located in safe, central shopping district. • Multi-bedded en-suite rooms • Restaurant • Meeting rooms • Free internet • Table tennis table • Capacity: 240 beds Hotel Roma Reial • Located on the Ramblas • Gothic façade • All the rooms en suite • 24-hour front desk • Safety deposit box • luggage storage • Capacity: 52 rooms
Cultural sites of interest • Montjuic & Olympic Stadium • Nou Camp Stadium • La Sagrada Família • Gran Teatre del Liceu • La Seu Cathedral These world famous landmarks provide educational and memorable sightseeing opportunities that will stay with a child for a lifetime.
Art & Design Excursions • Park Güell • Fundació Joan Miró • Salvador Dalí Museum • Museum of Catalan Art • Gothic District A trip to Barcelona is a must for all who are interested in art, creativity and amazing architecture.
Spanish Language Excursions • La Rambla • Language Centres • Torres Vineyards • Tapas Tour • La Vanguardia Barcelona is home to a plethora of: artists, street performers, cafes, boutiques and restaurants. This provides the perfect opportunity to people watch and develop skills learned in the local language centres.
Recreational Excursions • Sailing • Hiking & cycling • Beach games • Snorkelling • Water parks Only 60kms from Barcelona are The beaches and seaside towns of the Costa Brava. The opportunities for sports and recreational activities are endless and some of the water parks alone are worth a visit for the whole day!
Student Outcomes • Students will be able to make the most of their language skills. • Learn about the capital of Catalonia through first-hand experiences. • Be able to compare and contrast mainland Europe with the UK. • Develop confidence and maturity by dealing with new situations away from home. • Find out more about the history, culture and people of Spain. • Learn, explore and have fun with new friends.
Safety & Security • We are members of the School Travel Forum, which is a group of leading school tour operators that promote good practice and safety in school travel. • We only use transport that is financially protected under regulatory bodies such as: ATOL, ABTA and IATA. • We undertake our own risk assessments and offer you a step-by-step guide to help you compile your own. • As part of TUI Travel PLC we can offer your group 24-Hour School Tour Assistance.
Travelbound provide the following 6 quality indicators: • We assist in planning effective learning experiences. 2. We provide accurate information about our offers. 3. We provide activities, experiences and educational resources. 4. We review our school trips and act upon feedback. 5. We meet the needs of our schools. 6. We have an effective safety management process in place.