Psychology LIVE! Student Conference Event for KS4 and 5 at Disneyland® Paris
Event Dates:
Monday 1st March 2027
Psychology LIVE! is the best possible way to spend time outside the classroom whilst bringing Psychology studies to life. This immersive event gives students the opportunity to meet experts face to face and provide them with all the inspiration they need for their exams including memorable examples and case studies.
Speakers will present the most current issues with presentations linked to key topics covered in the AQA, OCR and Edexcel A Level curriculum. Through their real-life experiences our speakers will help the students understand how psychology is applied in the real world such as the contribution of psychology to individual, social and cultural diversity, and ultimately to a successful society. There will be the opportunity to ask questions of the industry practitioners and learn about careers associated with the subject during the interactive question and answer sessions.
While enjoying and being immersed in the Disneyland® Parks, the Park Challenges encourage students to take a step back and look at the resort from a scientific perspective. Students are given simple experiments to complete which allow them to develop arguments and draw conclusions about how psychological principles/theories are applied across the resort in order to stimulate specific behaviours and responses.
Prices start from£465pp
Price Shown includes
- Return coach travel *
- 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at Chateau de Grande Romaine*
- Park Hopper Ticket
- Attendance at the Psychology LIVE! Conference
- Curriculum-linked workbook for students
- Group Travel Insurance
- 1:10 free place ratio for staff on a twin room basis
- Support from our Events Team in Disneyland® Paris throughout your stay
Based on 40 passengers travelling by coach. Eurostar and flight options available.
*On-site Disney hotels and additional nights also available.
Who Is This For?
The event is aimed at Key Stage 4 and 5 students of Psychology and is designed to complement studies within the AQA, OCR, Edexcel syllabus as well as complementing WJEC and SQA qualifications. It is aimed at encouraging and developing an enthusiasm for the subject as well as inspiration for how to progress further in the subject.
Topics from across the Psychology curriculum brought to life at our event include:
- Memory
- Research methods
- Cognition & development
- Psychopathology
- Behavioural psychology
The whole experience perfectly complements classroom learning.
Places to Stay
Event details and 2027 speakers at LIVE! events
Dr Matt Pritchard - Facilitator 1st February and 1st March
Dr Matt Pritchard is an award‑winning magician, comedian and science and maths communicator who brings learning to life through curiosity, creativity and wonder. With a background in atomic physics research at Durham University, Matt combines deep scientific knowledge with exceptional communication skills. During his time at Durham, he won the Institute of Physics’ Postgraduate Lecturer Award, recognising his ability to explain challenging concepts clearly and engagingly. He later joined the education department at Thinktank Science Museum in Birmingham, where he presented shows, delivered workshops and helped develop educational resources for schools and families.
Now working as an independent science communicator, he performs to more than 30,000 people each year and collaborates with organisations such as The Royal Society, the Royal Institution and the British Science Festival. With 18 years of experience working with school and family audiences, Matt is a true “Curator of Wonder” – perfectly placed to engage students, spark curiosity and show that science and maths are not just subjects to study, but tools to amaze, explore and understand the world.. Alongside his academic career, Matt has spent over 25 years as a professional magician and is an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle – an honour held by only around 300 people worldwide.
Speaker TBA
More speakers to be announced soon!
Q&A Session
Our lively and interactive question and answer session gives the students control to ask the questions they want answers to. All the speakers take to the stage to answer questions to provide different perspectives and to offer invaluable career advice from their own experience.
Workbook and Park Challenges
Our complementary workbooks are designed to be used as your group enjoy the Disney® Parks. The workbooks contain park challenges which encourage students to take a step back and critically appraise the resort from their subject perspective. These park challenges provide opportunity for problem solving, decision making as well as working together so that your students get the maximum from the their time at Disneyland® Paris.
LIVE! Events Team
Our LIVE! Events Team provide expert on-site support throughout your stay to make your trip as easy and memorable as possible:
- Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
Professor Richard Wiseman
Professor Richard Wiseman is a world-renowned psychologist, author, and magician who blends science, storytelling and humour to examine the extraordinary. A global leader in making the mind accessible, Richard has sold over 3 million books, garnered 800 million YouTube views, and hosts a #1 Science Podcast on Apple. Described by Elizabeth Loftus as one of the world’s most creative psychologists, he is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle and frequently serves as a consultant for top magician Derren Brown. His ability to translate complex behavioural science into actionable insights has helped millions of people to transform their lives.
What You Say
Brilliant Psychology conference! Walbottle Campus
Michelle Fletcher was the best, the students loved her. They felt they had a clear insight into her role and her field. Her presentation was engaging with real life examples, she clearly broke down how she carries out clinical assessments and linked this back to relevant examples. Bacons College
Another excellent trip thanks to EST. This is the third year that we have done the trip and every time EST deliver in terms of making it easy to organise the trip and particularly when in the resort, where they are always available to assist when needed. Staff are enthusiastic and really welcoming. We will be returning again next year! Garforth Academy
We definitely want to come back next year. Your trip represented better value for money than the rival company as the pupils had one more day in the park. Churchdown School Academy
Expert's comment
"I'm glad that the presentation was well received, and that students managed to learn something as well as gain a sense of what it's like working as a forensic psychologist.!
Michelle Fletcher, Clinical Psychologist