Features
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FeaturesCase study: Telling a story at the Roald Dahl Museum
Year 3 pupils from Emmbrook Junior School learned about different ways to be creative and the importance of working together during their trip to the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre in Buckinghamshire.
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Features5 West End shows: school rates, free resources and workshops
The packed schedule of West End shows makes it hard to pick what to see. These five shows offer great benefits for school groups including discounts, workshops and a range of resources.
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News & IdeasHow to plan a successful snowsport visit
These practical tips and guidance will help to lead safe and memorable school ski trips in Europe and further affield.
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School Travel AwardsAwards host Rory Bremner on value of school trips
Impressionist Rory Bremner discusses his 40-year career, why school trips are vital and what guests at the School Travel Awards ceremony can expect.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: primary school visits and helping staff
Wayne Holder, business manager at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School in Leicester, on organising primary school visits and opportunities for all pupils.
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School Travel AwardsLife-changing experiences: The 2025 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award finalists
The finalists are great examples of what can be achieved from school trips - and how they can be embedded to create a long-lasting impact.
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School Travel AwardsFour exceptional teachers: your 2025 School Trip Champion finalists
We feel it’s important to recognise teachers who create fantastic learning opportunities through educational visits. Read about our finalists and then vote for your winner.
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ColumnResidentials: the value of offline experiences for online students
Dr Martina Geromin explains how residential trips are proving vital for online school students, offering immersive experiences that build face-to-face social skills.
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FeaturesBeyond Berlin: what Germany has to offer school groups
Inspire your students with a visit to Germany which offers a rich history, adventure and much more.
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FeaturesLesser-known but brilliant destinations for school trips
21 off-the-beaten-track attractions that offer brilliant learning experiences for your school group.
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InterviewTeacher talk: creating invaluable experiences
Nick O’Loughlin, head of geography and co-curricular coordinator at AKS Lytham in Lancashire, talks subject-specific trips, residentials and his part-time PhD on learning outside the classroom.
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ColumnA night at the museum? School residentials with a difference
Dr Anne Hunt, CEO of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, highlights some of the unique residentials available to schools today.
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ColumnContracts and waivers: need to know
Jake Wiid, director at EVOLVE Advice, looks at what to keep in mind when making a booking or passing on details and the responsibilities and risks of entering into a legally binding agreement.
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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.