Dear Parent/Guardian
NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL VISIT
Title of Visit: Tudor Rebellions: a KS5 workshop at the National Archives
Date of Visit: Tuesday, 17th December 2025
Students Involved: Year 12 and Year 13 A-Level Students
Destination: The National Archives, Kew
Travel Details: Meet at Paddock Wood train station at 9.00am. Travel will be by train and Underground to Kew Gardens via Charing Cross / Embankment. Travel to the National Archives on foot. Return to Paddock Wood train station by 5.30pm.
Purpose of visit: To deepen understanding of the Paper 1 component of the A-Level Course, The Tudors, 1485-1603.
Nature of activities: Students will attend a workshop at the National Archives entitled, ‘Tudor Rebellions’ – more information is available here. Exploring a range of documents, students will find out about the extent to which rebellions challenged the authority of the crown. The session will focus on: The Pilgrimage of Grace (1536), the Western Rebellion and Kett’s Rebellion (1549), Wyatt’s Rebellion (1554), and the Rebellion of the Northern Earls (1569). A unique opportunity for students to investigate a key topic of their A-Level course with reference to archival documents. While at the National Archives, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore other exhibits and research students’ own family histories.
Cost and payment: The cost is £19.93. This covers the train journey and workshop.
Confirming your place: To confirm a place for your child, please complete the consent form using the following link and make payment via Scopay by 17/11/2025. Please note that no monies can be refunded unless cancellation is made by the school. Link: https://forms.gle/Wkb67bNFCBdiR4pi8
Required on the day: Packed lunch, water, a pen, pencil and notebook. The National Archives gift shop is also well worth a stop, so change / bank cards for this might be good!
Other details: Should any parents have concerns over the financial aspect of the visit; they should contact the trip leader for assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact sam.pollack@mascalls.latrust.org.uk if you have any further queries or concerns relating to this visit.
Yours faithfully
Sam Pollack
Head of History
