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ColumnHow to prepare students for an overnight stay
From risk assessments and safeguarding to fire safety and site security, here’s how to get overnight stays right and help plan ahead to prepare your students.
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School Travel AwardsAwards host Sally Gunnell on resilience and the value of school trips
Olympic champion Sally Gunnell OBE shares why stepping outside your comfort zone, whether on the track or on a school trip, is where the real learning begins.
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FeaturesBeyond the workbench: ideas for Design & Technology trips
These practical experiences and hands-on workshops at venues across the UK will inspire your D&T class and bring the subject to life.
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School Travel AwardsEducation teams that inspire and engage
Four outstanding education teams have been shortlisted for the Education / Learning Team of the Year 2026 - find out about their passion for creating memorable school trip experiences.
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School Travel AwardsGoing the extra mile: your 2026 School Trip Champion finalists
From a maths teacher taking pupils to Malawi to an EVC who has spent 18 years transforming her school’s visits programme - meet your finalists and vote for your winner.
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FeaturesKew Wakehurst: making plants cool for future generations
Keeley Rodgers speaks to some of the education team at Kew Wakehurst in Sussex about how they bring plant science to life and inspire visiting school groups.
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FeaturesTop tips for planning a successful residential trip
Timing, purpose, inclusivity and follow-up learning are just some of the key factors that can make or break a residential trip. Here’s how to get it right from the very start.
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ColumnHow school trips help equip students with career skills
Kate Erskine talks about how overseas educational visits in particular can help young people stand out in a competitive job market.
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News & Ideas5 football stadium tours to inspire your class with the beautiful game
A look at football stadium tours which offer young people a glimpse into the world of professional sport.
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FeaturesWhy cross-curricular trips are more important than ever
In a time of tightening budgets, limited resources and increasing demands on teachers, we hear from a teacher about the value of cross-curricular trips and the impact they can have on students.
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ColumnSafeguarding changes 2026: what schools need to know
The CLOtC explains how the updates to safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance are reshaping what schools can expect from their learning outside the classroom providers.
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Features8 unusual places that offer school sleepovers
Museums, castles and more: spend the night with your class in amazing spaces to give pupils an experience they will never forget.
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FeaturesInside the BMW MINI Plant: a lesson in modern manufacturing
School tours of the state-of-the-art facility in Oxford invite pupils to witness 1,500 robots, precision engineering and just-in-time manufacturing in action.
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School Travel AwardsAward-winning farm residential transforms children’s learning
St Woolos Primary School won the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award for their residential to Lower Treginnis Farm and used their prize money to take a new group back to Pembrokeshire.
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FeaturesMaking school trips affordable: expert tips and funding help
School leaders share practical strategies for maximising educational visit budgets, from negotiating group discounts to accessing funding streams.
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InterviewMulti-academy trust uses joint trips to build teamwork
Martin Campbell explains how Meridian Trust’s 36 schools work together to offer enriching trips and residentials that build resilience and help teachers learn from each other.
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FeaturesYear-round trip ideas to promote positive mental health in children
We’ve compiled some of the amazing places across the UK which promote a positive frame of mind through outdoor learning.
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ColumnWhy enrichment is essential for every student
Dr Anne Hunt from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom considers the Government’s plans for a broader curriculum and enrichment entitlement.
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FeaturesTeacher tips: getting parents on board with school trips
From planning early to clear communication and flexible payment options, senior leaders and EVCs share their strategies for encouraging parent sign-ups.
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ColumnEssential safety tips for spring and summer school trips
The Summer Term brings even more opportunities for getting out of the classroom so here’s practical guidance for enjoying this season’s visits safely.
