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10 theme park adventures for school groups of all ages

With so many theme parks and attractions, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a thrilling educational school trip. We’ve narrowed it down to just ten, ranging from UK highlights to European adventures. 

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How to evaluate residentials and use the results

Learning Away expert Peter Carne OBE, on how to evaluate the impact and success of residential trips.

School children bird watching at a RSPB site.

LOtC Quality Badge: what it means and how it can help schools

Matilda Miles explains the benefits of the LOtC Quality Badge and how it helps teachers when choosing where to go on visits.

Case Studies

Gunnersbury School students at the Sky Up Academy Studios

Becoming Sky newsreaders for the day

Nicholas Szczesny, a Year 8 student at Gunnersbury Catholic School in Brentford, writes about their visit to the Sky Studios HQ in London.

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Teacher tips on good value school trips abroad

Three teachers share their suggestions on how you can maximise value when taking school groups abroad. 

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SEND considerations to make when taking learning outside the classroom

Becky Baldwin, learning outside the classroom coordinator at Castle Manor Academy in Suffolk, explains the considerations needed to take students with SEND on educational visits.

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What to consider when organising a school ski trip

Phil Brown from the National Schools Snowsports Association on what schools should think about when organising a trip on the slopes. 

Hammersmith Academy students look at designs on display at the Design Museum

Deputy head’s advice on how to keep costs of school trips down

Chris Wilson, deputy headteacher of Hammersmith Academy and educational visits coordinator, talks to us about how they get the best value for school trips. 

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​Discover Shakespeare away from the classroom with these top visits

To celebrate Shakespeare Week, here are some top activities and attractions for schools to celebrate the life of the playwright all-year-round.

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6 unusual places that offer school sleepovers

Spend the night with your class in these amazing spaces to give pupils an experience they will never forget.