Our Business Studies school day trip introduces students to the world of start-ups, through opportunities to explore London’s financial hub and hear about what it takes to set up a company.
Sound good? Discover the busy world of business and start-ups in our itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips are completely customisable.
*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers.
What's included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
9:45
Meet outside the Bank of England for a walking tour of London’s business and financial hub. Surrounded by huge building that are centuries old, you’ll learn about the city’s development over the centuries.
11:00
Time for a hands-on session in a co-working breakout space. After an introductory chat, divide into groups and brainstorm ideas for a start-up company. With help from your guide, each group will come up with 1-2 ideas.
12:00
Take a break for lunch and chill out in the shared dining area of the co-working space.
12:45
Make your way to the office of a London-based start-up ready for the next activity.
13:15
Take the opportunity to hear directly from a start-up. The speaker will talk you through their experience on what it was like setting up a company, the challenges they’ve faced and will give you advice on how to follow a similar path. Have some questions prepped for the Q&A segment – if you’ve got any bright ideas on your own business, now’s your time to test them out!
Example start-up firms include the Lingvist language-learning app, Instagram influencer and digital marketing agency, Filli Studios, and advertising-for-good platform, The Good Loop.
Learning Outcomes
Discover how London’s business and financial district has developed from the 1600s to the present day.
Develop a start-up idea and pitch it to the group.
Gain valuable inspiration from a member of a business start-up through a Q&A.
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