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New education package at Winchester Science Centre turns children into heart heroes
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom’s latest prizes to mark its 10th year
Englefield Estate transformed into outdoor classroom for thousands of Berkshire children
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In the latest issue you'll find a guide to evaluating residentials, inspiring overseas trips and tips on how to make LOtC part of the every day plus, lots more.
Teachers share their 8 must-have items for school trips
School tour operator Halsbury Travel has asked its teachers what essentials they’d recommend taking on a school trip. Here are some great suggestions.
New STO website: what people think and how it can help you
Teachers and school trip providers have been letting us know what they think about the new STO website. Here we share their comments and explain what it can do for you.
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English Heritage’s Walmer Castle and Gardens opens new learning centre
Walmer Castle and Gardens in Kent has opened a new learning centre - the first new substantial building at the castle for 145 years, giving schools a base from which to explore its historic grounds.
English Heritage to rebuild Bronze Age roundhouse at Beeston Castle
English Heritage volunteers are reconstructing a Bronze Age roundhouse at Beeston Castle in Cheshire, to educate visiting schools on life from the era.
Local school assists with Tower Bridge’s exhibition
Boutcher Primary School in Southwark worked closely with artist Imogen Piper to create a new exhibition inside the landmark.
Focus on: Skipton Castle
Skipton has what is said to be one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England, standing watchful over the market town as it has for over 900 years.
Heritage schools programme to benefit 120,000 children
The Department for Education has announced an injection of £1.6million into Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years.
The art of drawing: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Discover how a day at the gallery inspired a whole class to become more interested in Art.
Out of this world: How one class experienced an unbelievable experience with NASA
One small flight for Singapore Airlines turned into a giant leap in learning for 20 pupils from as they took part in the trip to the American space centre.
Case Study: Reliving World War Two history
We hear from London’s Lyceum School about reliving World War Two history on a trip to Milden Hall in Suffolk.
Inspiration and ideas for your next trip
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VisitScotland reveals new literature linked trail
School groups visiting Scotland can now enjoy a trail which includes an array of fairy-tale and storybook features, tying in with Literacy studies.
LEGOLAND to launch new workshops and back to school offer
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort will present two Key Stage 2 to 3 workshops, tying in with Science, Geography and Design in the new year.
Beamish Museum opens new historical attraction
The ‘Remaking Beamish’ project has seen the opening of its first attraction, Joe the Quilter’s cottage, at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in County Durham, ready for school visits.
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Business Studies: Drusillas Park
Drusillas has over 100 species of animal including penguins, monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, sloths, camels and flamingos, as well large play areas, Hello Kitty Secret Garden and a new three ride attraction Go Safari!
Living History and the Courts: National Justice Museum
National Justice Museum Education delivers inspiring educational visits in the north west, working in partnership with a variety of inspiring venues including law courts and museums.
A Day at Dove Cottage: Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum
Dove Cottage was home to William and Dorothy Wordsworth and is where they wrote their best work, inspired by the beautiful Lake District scenery that surrounded them.
Life in Victorian Times: The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is not only as the birthplace of one of Britain’s most significant writers but also as an authentically restored miners’ house from the late 19th century.