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News & IdeasOutdoor centre set to be transformed for year-round use
There are plans to transform a popular outdoor learning centre in Hampshire making it more available year-round.
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Sponsored2024 Awards Finalist Profile: Conway Centres
Finalists for the Best Residential Experience category in the 2024 School Travel Awards, Conway Centres pride themselves on offering unique residential programmes.
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News & IdeasVisits launched to help with transition to secondary school
Adventure play attraction Mission Out in Leeds has created four packages designed especially for Year 7 pupils to help them with their transition to secondary school.
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SponsoredZip out of the classroom and into a whole new world of learning
Learn by doing at Zip World; from unparalleled school trips to full educational programmes that start in the classroom and end with the trip of a lifetime.
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News & IdeasNew School of Coding visits at JCA activity centre
JCA has joined up with the School of Coding to offer school trips linked to coding in what is thought to be the first partnership of its kind.
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FeaturesZipping, 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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VideoWatch: Pakeman Primary School pupils interviewed about residential
This moving video features interviews with children at Pakeman Primary School in north London about the impact the experience had on them.
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News & IdeasGo Ape to open at Northamptonshire’s Salcey Forest
School groups will be able to choose from two exciting high ropes courses including a stand-alone Treetop Adventure Plus course at the new location.
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SponsoredUp at The O2: scaling new heights for an unforgettable experience
What’s new for schools visiting Up at The O2 and how a climb can inspire your students.
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News & IdeasResilience-building fencing sessions to be rolled out across Kingswood sites
Outdoor education group, Inspiring Learning, has launched a new partnership with British Fencing to deliver fencing sessions across its 11 Kingswood sites which are designed specifically to build resilience among young people.
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FeaturesMake a splash with your class with these water sports experiences
Here are a range of school-friendly experiences which let your pupils build confidence through fun and engaging water-based activities.
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News & IdeasPGL unveils Breakthrough Fund to support schools with residential costs
Outdoor adventure centre provider PGL will launch a Breakthrough Fund to give pupils the chance to benefit from residential outdoor learning trips, irrespective of their financial situation.
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SponsoredGo Ape: create an unforgettable school trip for your class
Go Ape offers amazing learning outside the classroom experiences across the UK, from team building activities to exhilarating high ropes courses which are suitable for all ages and abilities.
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News & Ideas200 children summit mountains in call for curriculum changes
More than 200 young people joined the Protest in the Peaks calling for outdoor residentials to be made part of the school curriculum.
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Case StudiesCase Study: building confidence on land and water
New Bradwell School visited the Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes for a programme of challenges and activities suited to all abilities, which included crate stacking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, caving and bush craft.
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News & IdeasPGL transforms former police HQ into activity centre
Students can stay at the converted police headquarters in North Yorkshire, reopened by education activity centre provider PGL.
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News & IdeasSkern Lodge to continue offering stammer support on specialist residentials
Outdoor education centre, Skern Lodge in north Devon is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping to support pupils who stammer, through learning outside the classroom.
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FeaturesAmazing adventure playgrounds to let children’s imaginations run wild
Looking for places to let your pupils reap the benefits of outdoor play? We look at some exciting adventure playgrounds to inspire visits this year and beyond.
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News & IdeasKingswood unveils ‘hardship fund’ to finance educational visits
Outdoor residential provider Kingswood has launched a bursary to provide funded places on school trips for children from families who would not otherwise be able to cover costs.
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School Travel AwardsHow a chance meeting at the School Travel Awards led to a Go Ape adventure
Deputy head Ian Mitchell was able to take a group of students to Go Ape - a visit that was offered to the school after winning the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.