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Features5 expedition trips for schools planning ahead
We’re dreaming of far-flung locations as we look at some adventurous overseas trip ideas, for schools planning at least a year in advance.
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Adam Henson on campaign to teach children where their food comes from
The BBC Countryfile presenter speaks to us about his latest campaign and shares a special school visit memory.
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Case Study: The benefits of a winter residential
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher at Walsall Academy, reflects on an Outward Bound winter residential in January, challenging his pupils’ physical and mental strength while powering through Storm Brendan.
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School trips cancelled? Try these virtual experiences to bring the outside in
Teachers can bring learning away experiences into the classroom with some of these fantastic virtual visits.
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7 places for fantastic school trips in England
With the Coronavirus affecting school visits abroad for now, there’s plenty of top attractions closer to home for future planning towards the end of this year and into the next.
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STO picks: 5 English Heritage sites for history-themed visits
There’s no better way to bring history to life for your class than by heading away from the classroom. And with so many places to choose from in the UK, we’re spoilt for choice. Here are just a handful of English Heritage attractions for starters.
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Modern Foreign Language trips: Where to inspire students learning French
In the first of a new series about taking foreign language studies away from the classroom, we’ve put together some exciting ideas to inspire students learning French.
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Year-round trip ideas to promote positive mental wellbeing in children
To coincide with Children’s Mental Health Week, we’ve picked out just some of the amazing places across the UK which promote a positive frame of mind through outdoor learning.
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5 trips to help pupils understand the significance of the Holocaust
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we’ve selected five school trips to help students understand how the Holocaust affected so many lives during World War Two.
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10 of the best: Theatre productions for schools in 2020
We’ve picked 10 theatre shows for pupils to see this year, each offering an exciting trip opportunity and an educational programme.
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Doing your duty: defining a duty of care on school trips
Teacher John Dabell offers some insight into ensuring pupils receive a high standard of care while learning outside of the classroom.
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Tour guides bring history to life for pupils on Belgian battlefield trip
Brighton Hill Community School in Hampshire went on an insightful trip to some Belgium’s historic battlefields; Sophie Lamb from Rayburn Tours accompanied the school and reports back on the experience.
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6 must-see attractions for school groups visiting London
The capital is filled with museums, historical venues and one-of-a-kind sites linked to learning outside the classroom.
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Revealing… your 10 most read stories of 2019
What a year it has been for school travel opportunities? From new exhibitions to outdoor learning studies, we countdown your top 10 most popular School Travel Organiser stories…
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Pushing pupils to the limit: Weardale Adventure Centre
Welcoming both day visitors and residential guests, Weardale Adventure Centre in the North Pennines offers a personal service from the moment a teacher first makes contact, to arriving at the centre.
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Sail like the Tudors: The Golden Hinde
Moored in dry-dock next to London Bridge, The Golden Hinde is a full-scale and fully operational reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s iconic ship.
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A magical outing: Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is located at the Studios where all eight of the Harry Potter films were created.
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Stepping into the past: Hever Castle & Gardens
A visit to Hever Castle Gardens in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, offers an informative educational history trip and provides a stimulating opportunity for learning outside the classroom.
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Interactive & challenging learning: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
MiniBrum is Thinktank’s child-sized mini-city where children are in charge.
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Exciting animal encounters: Drusillas Park
The small family-run zoo near Alfriston in East Sussex houses a range of exhibits which are targeted towards children between two and ten-years-old.
