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ColumnContracts and waivers: need to know
Whether you’re making a booking or passing on details, you may be entering a legally binding agreement. That carries responsibilities, and sometimes even personal risk. Jake Wiid looks at what to keep in mind.
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FeaturesCreating a community with multi-academy trust trips
420 pupils on a residential - that’s big. So why does the LEO Academy Trust bring pupils together from seven schools every year and take over a centre in Devon?
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ColumnWe can’t afford to stop talking about ‘boys in crisis’
Dr John Allan, head of impact and breakthrough learning at PGL Beyond, discusses how residential programmes deconstruct stereotypes and enable young men to be themselves.
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FeaturesA school trip to… The Paddington Bear Experience
The loveable bear invites school groups to Windsor Gardens via Paddington Station with a detour to Peru and offers learning resources and special pricing for schools.
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FeaturesTeachers ‘scale new heights’ at The Outward Bound Trust
STO’s Finley Cannon visited The Outward Bound Trust in Aberdovey, Wales, to take part in an all-action teacher taster where they were immersed in a packed 24-hour experience.
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ColumnLove your local learning area
When is a local area visit ‘routine’ and when do I need approval? Angela Willerton explains what you need to know to make learning outside the classroom a regular part of your teaching.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: the “Ant & Dec” of school travel
Dave Cook and Craig Pryer of Tendring Technology College in Essex discuss their shared passion for helping young people to thrive outside the classroom.
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ColumnBuilding essential life skills through outdoor experiences
Dr John Allan, head of impact and breakthrough learning at PGL Beyond, discusses how adventure and travel can grow vital soft skills in young people.
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School Travel AwardsGlynis Pattison on what it means to be a School Trip Champion
Glynis Pattison, school visits coordinator at Conyers School in Stockton-on-Tees, discusses being named School Trip Champion at the 2024 School Travel Awards and why she loves her job.
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ColumnFree resources to support learning outside the classroom
Anne Hunt, CEO of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explains how teachers and EVCs can enhance their outdoor learning with the charity’s latest online materials.
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EventShowcasing Jordan for schools: history, culture, faith and archaeology
The Jordan Tourism Board teamed up with School Travel Organiser to create a special one-off event that brought schools and providers together to learn more about this country’s rich offering.
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ColumnResidentials: key considerations for teachers to make
Jake Wiid, adviser and director at EVOLVE Advice, talks us through a range of considerations to discuss when taking pupils on overnight visits.
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FeaturesExploring famous sights on a packed trip to New York
Frank, a Year 10 pupil at Royal Liberty School in Romford, explains the positive effect that a busy trip to New York City had on him, where he and 39 other pupils visited world-famous landmarks and learned about the history of the United States.
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ColumnMake school trips more sustainable with these five helpful tips
Petra Albrecht at Diversity Travel has shared five tips for schools to lower their carbon footprint of overseas trips and make travel more sustainable.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: providing opportunities for pupil independence
Matt Price, EVC at Bedford Modern School, on the challenge of mobile phones on visits and managing more than 100 trips per year.
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FeaturesMusic-themed visits to help your class feel the rhythm
A round-up of some school trip ideas to inspire musicians and a love of music, from interesting museums to interactive venues.
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ColumnABTA: How will school trips to Europe work with an entry/exit system?
Luke Petherbridge, director of public affairs at ABTA, discusses how educational visits might look for pupils heading to the continent with an entry/exit system in place.
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Features7 school trips to inspire pupils with media studies
A selection of educational visit ideas to help inspire the next journalists, television stars and musicians in your class.
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FeaturesExpert advice on how to book your first school ski trip
We spoke to a range of school tour operators to find out what the priorities should be for teachers and EVCs who are looking to book their first ever ski trip for pupils. Here’s what they told us…
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FeaturesIn pictures: Princess of Wales joins school trip to the National Portrait Gallery
The Princess of Wales arrived at the National Portrait Gallery on a minibus with pupils from All Souls Primary School in Westminster, to explore its historic collection with its Reception class.