Education Programme
Connecting Classrooms to Local Stories—and Local Futures
‘Pleasure is to link with the study that the child may think learning an amusement than a toil’ – Thomas Wolsey’s thoughts on learning’
Inspired by Wolsey’s philosophy, our two-part education programme designed to connect, inform, and empower.
🏫 Place-Based Learning for the Classroom (KS2/3)
Our curriculum-aligned, ready-to-use resources help students uncover the rich history and heritage of their local area. Rooted in real places and real stories—like Wolsey’s Ipswich—these materials spark curiosity, build critical thinking, and foster pride in place.
Why teachers love it:
- Built by teachers, for teachers
- Cross-curricular and literacy-rich
- Grounded in genuine historical enquiry
📚 Free Key Stage 2 & 3 resource packs available now
💼 Wolsey Workplace Encounters (KS3/4)
We open real workplace doors for students—introducing them to the careers and industries that shape their own communities. From law to logistics, hospitality to heritage, our employer encounters provide early, hands-on insight into life beyond the classroom.
What makes it powerful:
- Student-led, locally rooted experiences
- Aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks
- Builds aspiration and real-world skills
🌟 Ideal for Years 7–10, delivered in partnership with local businesses
Place-Based Resources in Action: Cardinal Wolsey Day
Primary and secondary students from multiple Ipswich schools shared creative outcomes developed using the Wolsey’s Ipswich resource. From town trails and murals to mock trials and soundscapes, the event brought local history to life—showing how place-based learning can strengthen curriculum links, build confidence, and deepen young people’s connection to their community.
Latest Education News
Wolsey Project inspires student art trail
Ipswich will see a new student-led pop-up art trail that celebrates creativity, ambition, and community spirit from the week starting 17th November 2025.
Students explore careers in the logistics and maritime sectors
Another successful workplace encounter took place recently – this time themed around logistics and maritime industries.
Stoke High Students Gain Real-World Insight into Marketing Campaigns
Thanks to Ipswich Central, high school students enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn more about digital marketing campaigns.
Ipswich students find out what it’s like to work in Parliament
40 students from four Ipswich secondary schools had an opportunity to learn more about the vast range of career opportunities in politics and Parliament.
Sporting inspired art experience for Ipswich students
300 Ipswich school students recently enjoyed learning more about what it’s like to follow a career in the arts at a pop up exhibition.
Over 150 school students shine at Cardinal Wolsey Day
An event to bring together students who have been working on Wolsey themed projects took place recently.
New report and film highlight the achievements of 18 months of Wolsey-inspired activities.
New report and film summarises the achievements of the Thomas Wolsey 550 project.
‘Teachings from the Cardinal’s College’:
News of an exciting free event for Ipswich teachers
And that’s a wrap for the Thomas Wolsey 550 Project
On Sunday 13th October, the Mayor’s Civic Service at St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich celebrated the achievements of the 550-day project.
Final call for Ipswich primary schools to bid for cash for exciting arts and heritage opportunities
Ipswich primary school teachers have until Friday 18th October to apply for a grant worth up to £3500 to help them build students’ confidence, communication and literacy skills.
Free training for Ipswich high school teachers
Careers guidance educators working in Ipswich secondary schools can claim a FREE place at an exciting corporate-led CPD event this month.
Wolsey’s Big Huzzah!
Ipswich Town Centre to ring out in Tudor song as hundreds of children parade in Wolsey’s Big Huzzah!
