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Young children looking happy on an outdoor residential.

Bursary to help thousands of youngsters access residentials

A new fund has been launched to help 5,000 more children experience an outdoor residential at a centre in the Lake District. 

Pupils taking part in environmental activity at Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre in Northamptonshire

Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary

Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre near Daventry is celebrating 50 years of immersing thousands of children in nature. 

Pupils visiting Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire

English Heritage unveils new school visits

The charity which cares for more than 400 historical sites across England is welcoming pupils to both Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire and Grimes Graves in Norfolk.

Bounce Below at Zip World Llechwedd

Zipping, bouncing and learning in historic mines and quarries

There were surprises above and below ground as Rob Yandell was thrown off things, down things and around things at three of Zip World’s sites in North Wales.

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What is good CPD and how to reassess your school’s approach

The founder of the Teacher Development Trust, David Weston, gives the key ingredients for successful continuing professional development (CPD). 

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“Down but not out” after Outdoor Education Bill vote

Martin Davidson, chief executive of The Outward Bound Trust, vowed to continue the mission to make outdoor residentials part of the curriculum after the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill was defeated by one vote.  

Teachers, staff and parents from Latchford St James CofE Primary School at Snowdon

Three Peaks fundraiser launched to save educational visits

Teachers, staff and parents from Latchford St James CofE Primary School in Warrington will take on the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for educational visits. 

An aerial view of CERN's new Science Gateway centre in Geneva, Switzerland

Our inspiring school trip to CERN’s Science Gateway Centre

Student Finley Simpson shares his experience of the new Science Gateway Centre at CERN in Geneva. 

Teacher Ted at Disneyland Paris

Watch: Teacher Ted explores Disneyland Paris

Our friendly mascot had fun at Disneyland Paris, while attending European Study Tours’ LIVE! conferences to learn about careers in media, business studies and computing. 

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New PGL programmes for Key Stage 2

PGL has launched two programmes under its REACH Framework to introduce young adventurers to new outdoor learning experiences.

Pupils enjoying a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Cross-curricular workshops at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

From steam and diesel train adventures to interactive activities, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s school packages invite pupils to experience the magic of the heritage railway line.

Gunnersbury School students at the Sky Up Academy Studios

Becoming Sky newsreaders for the day

Nicholas Szczesny, a Year 8 student at Gunnersbury Catholic School in Brentford, writes about their visit to the Sky Studios HQ in London.

A new children's play park has opened at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Adventure play park adds to Leonardslee’s offer for schools

The new park features a tree tower, St Leonard’s Dragon climbing structure as well as a zipline ride. 

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10 theme park adventures for school groups of all ages

With so many theme parks and attractions, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a thrilling educational school trip. We’ve narrowed it down to just ten, ranging from UK highlights to European adventures. 

A group of children on a school trip looking at their laptop

How to evaluate residentials and use the results

Learning Away expert Peter Carne OBE, on how to evaluate the impact and success of residential trips.

School children bird watching at a RSPB site.

LOtC Quality Badge: what it means and how it can help schools

Matilda Miles explains the benefits of the LOtC Quality Badge and how it helps teachers when choosing where to go on visits.

Pupils taking part in a Tudor Day event at Kentwell Hall in Suffolk

Tudor Days will immerse pupils in history at Kentwell Hall

Schools can enjoy an immersive Tudor experience at one of Kentwell Hall’s dedicated days in Suffolk this summer term.