Aureus School pupils visit Cadbury World to learn about work

Sixty-two Year 8 and 9 pupils from Aureus School in Didcot visited the site in Birmingham as part of their studies in design and technology (DT), and hospitality and catering.

The day included an educational workshop, a careers talk, and a guided tour of the factory.

Lamprini Adam, head of DT at Aureus School, said: “The trip was designed to support careers education within Design and Technology, giving pupils insight into the wide range of roles within the food, manufacturing, design, and hospitality sectors.”

Students enjoyed hands-on activities such as creating their own chocolate products, experiencing the immersive 4D Chocolate Adventure, and seeing real-life production processes.

Ms Adam said: “Pupils particularly enjoyed the hands-on creative elements, and the behind-the-scenes look at how a major brand operates.”

She believes educational visits like this are essential to learning.

Ms Adam said: “Trips like this are incredibly valuable.

“They allow pupils to see real-world applications of their classroom learning; explore career pathways linked to DT and Hospitality and Catering; gain inspiration and motivation by experiencing industry environments first hand; and develop confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of future opportunities.”

Aureus School is a member of the GLF Schools multi-academy trust.