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FeaturesTop Tudor history trip locations
Take Tudor learning outside of the classroom with educational activities at these four exciting sites.
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Case Studies: Ideas for SEND pupils
Two schools have shared their experiences of trips for SEND pupils, one to Magdalen Farm, the other to UK Parliament.
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Discover the bard away from the classroom during Shakespeare Week
Planning where to take your class to celebrate national Shakespeare Week in 2020? Here are some top activities and attractions for schools.
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What schools can look forward to at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
The award-winning attraction for schools has announced new and returning features for next year.
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6 of the best STEM trips for schools
Here are six STEM related schools trips that are designed to galvanise the world’s next Lovelaces, Hawkings and Musks.
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What an Educational Visit Co-ordinator (EVC) should know
Teacher John Dabell shares his thoughts on why every school should appoint an EVC and what their role is.
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“Get children outside to make them curious and creative”, urges Springwatch presenter Kate Humble
Presenter, writer and naturalist Kate Humble has spoken about the importance of getting kids outdoors on school trips.
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Case Study: Learning life lessons on Duke of Edinburgh expedition
George Peters, outdoor education and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) coordinator at Bohunt School Wokingham reports back on the Bronze expedition.
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Great school trip ideas linked to ICT & computing
To celebrate Computer Learning Month, we’ve gathered up five brilliant trips for the whole class linked to the subject, perfect for a fun-filled and educational day.
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Show students the different sides to English this year
Sometimes it can be challenging for teachers to take English outside of the classroom - here’s a host of school trip ideas to help students engage with the subject.
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Planning a residential? Here are some top tips to help you from those in the know
There’s never been a better time to start planning a residential trip for your students, but with so much to consider, where do you start? Here are some handy tips and essential advice from those in the know - centres providers - to help you along the way. ...
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5 places to take your class for a Maths-themed trip
Inspiring students to understand the importance of Mathematics’ role in everyday life can be a difficult task. These school visits are designed to get pupils excited about the subject outside the classroom.
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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.
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Kirklees Light Railway steams ahead as a great school trip for all
The railway in Yorkshire offers a great day on the tracks, covering a whole host of subjects across the national curriculum.
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Living Coasts in Torquay is providing schools with marine life educational trips
Living Coasts covers everything from plastic in the ocean to a penguin encounter.
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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.
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Thrilling day of Science awaits at Centre of the Cell
Immerse your class in a world of Science at this learning centre, located in a working biomedical research lab in London.
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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.
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How to evaluate residential trips and make the most of your findings
You’ve been on a fantastic school trip but back in the classroom it’s soon forgotten…sound familiar? Peter Carne, Learning Away Ambassador, looks at why it’s essential to evaluate your residentials, how to do it, and how you can use your analysis.
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‘My Best School Trip’ Award: 2018 winning Lancashire school go caving with their prize money
Moorside Primary School in Lancaster won last year’s ‘My Best School Trip’ Award. Deputy headteacher Jonathan Whitwell reports back on what they did with the £1,500 prize money.
