Features
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ColumnLegal liabilities for schools arranging their own overseas trips
Solicitor Claire Mulligan sets out what all schools need to know when arranging their own overseas trips including legal liabilities and duty of care.
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Features5 of the best: science experiences for schools
Here are some school-friendly museums and attractions that give students a real taste of the excitement that has fascinated scientists through the ages.
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InterviewTeacher talk: a true champion of educational visits
Dave Cook, history teacher at LIFT Tendring, Essex on winning the School Trip Champion Award and his passion for educational visits.
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School Travel AwardsCarisbrooke College’s prize trip to London’s British Film Institute
EVC Joe Briscoe tells us how they spent their prize money after winning the 2024 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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FeaturesTeacher Ted explores Rome with award-winning tour operator
TCBC School Tours took STO mascot Teacher Ted on a packed trip to Rome to experience the best the city has to offer.
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Features5 essential tips for planning a school ski trip
Phil Brown, programme director of the National Schools Snowsports Association, shares his top advice to organise a successful school ski trip.
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ColumnWhat the dual citizenship passport changes mean for school visits
Silvia Avvertenza, senior operations manager at tour operator Rayburn Tours, explains what the new dual citizenship passport rules mean for pupils and staff travelling overseas.
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InterviewTeacher talk: advice on making enrichment inclusive
Head teacher Jennie Harvey and outdoor learning lead Clare Feehan from Lampard Community School reflect on their LOtC journey.
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Features5 exciting long-haul destinations for school groups
Long-haul educational visit inspiration to help engage pupils across a range of subjects and experience new cultures and social experiences.
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School Travel Awards'My Best School Trip' Award: judges praise winning school for impact
A “valuable” experience, demonstrating clear learning objectives - just a few comments about the winning school from the judges of the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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VideoClare and Michael Morpurgo: 50 years of Farms for City Children
In a special video interview, the founders of the Farms for City Children charity say the need for children to be out in nature is greater than ever.
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FeaturesTrips abroad to combine languages with history, the arts and STEM
Overseas visits to France, Spain and Germany offer the chance for school groups to include a variety of different subjects and topics with just one visit.
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FeaturesWhen to go on a residential and why
While summer residentials remain popular, forward-thinking schools are discovering the benefits of trips during cooler months.
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News & IdeasYear 9 and 10 students meet the Pope on “extraordinary” trip to Rome
32 pupils from St Alban’s Catholic High School in Suffolk took part in a religious studies and cultural visit to Rome.
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FeaturesSix must-visit museums for school trips in 2026
Planning your 2026 educational visits? Discover six museums offering exciting new openings, exhibitions and displays perfect for school groups, from Somerset’s hands-on Shoemakers Museum to the British Museum’s historic Bayeux Tapestry showcase.
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FeaturesWildlife attractions to inspire young conservationists
Zoos and wildlife attractions across the UK offer school visits and workshops to help young people develop their understanding of the natural world.
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FeaturesExciting workshops to enhance theatre visits
We look at some of the brilliant theatre workshops available to schools and how they can add value to learning, engaging pupils with a range of performances and stories.
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ColumnManaging school groups safely in crowded places and cities
How to manage the risks in crowded places while still providing enriching experiences when visiting popular destinations.
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FeaturesYour most popular stories from School Travel Organiser in 2025…
What were you reading the most on the School Travel Organiser website in 2025? Let’s take a look…
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards winners celebrate in style
The 2025 winners have been showing off their trophies so we wanted to share some of the pictures, with our mascot Teacher Ted making more than one appearance.