All Adventure and Activity Centres articles – Page 12
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FeaturesShort sightedness; another reason to get kids out of the classroom
Record numbers of children are now developing short sightedness; teachers have got more reason than ever before to get their pupils outside.
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FeaturesGetting a taste of the Isle of Wight first-hand
Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd April, 50 teachers from across the country visited the Isle of Wight.
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FeaturesPupil Perspective: How outdoor education has helped me
STO talks to James, a Year 12 student, about the impact outdoor education has had on his life.
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News & IdeasShakespeare Themed Bus Tours Launched For Schools
A brand new bus tour called Shakespeare’s London is now available for schools and will allow pupils to explore Shakespearean London.
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News & IdeasDinosaurs in the Wild to introduce educational experience
The creators behind the live action show, Dinosaurs in the Wild will be introducing an educational experience for schools.
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News & IdeasNew theme world set to open at Legoland
Legoland in Windsor has announced that it will be launching a brand new theme world called Ninjago.
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FeaturesThe 5 elements of great LOtC
Sarah Blackwell, chairman of the Archimedes group of companies that delivers Forest School training across the country reveals what she considers to be the five key elements that contribute to a successful LOtC experience.
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News & IdeasRock UK offers free taster days to schools
Rock UK is offering schools the chance to trial its adventure centres for free by bringing students to one of its sites for a day of activities with lunch.
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News & IdeasAnniversary competition offers free school trip to Lee Valley Regional Park
To mark the 50th anniversary of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, the Youth and Schools service is calling pupils to enter a competition.
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News & IdeasDetails revealed for Learning Beyond the Classroom conference
It has been announced that a Learning Beyond the Classroom conference will take place on 21st April at High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre, in Surrey.
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FeaturesAlternative PE lessons
Obesity is said to be at an all-time high and a sedentary lifestyle for both children and adults is becoming more and more commonplace.
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News & IdeasConkers introduces new educational visits for 2017
Conkers, the visitor attraction in Leicestershire, has announced that it will be offering new educational visits this March.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: Quex Activity Centre
Here's how Key Stage 2 to 4 pupils can spend a day at Quex Activity Centre in Kent.
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News & IdeasEssex Outdoors receives £2m investment for education
Essex Outdoors has been awarded a £2million investment to improve the educational facilities across its visitor centres.
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FeaturesScience, History and Geography at the City of Caves
The City of Caves in Nottingham provides educational experiences and workshops for Key Stages 1 to 3 that tie in with the History, Geography and Science curriculum.
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FeaturesOutdoor education at Betteshanger Park
Betteshanger Park in Kent offers a wide range of outdoor activities based around encouraging students to get involved, work as a team and build self-confidence.
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FeaturesHistory, travel and business for schools at Beamish museum
Beamish The Living Museum of the North will be expanding its attractions. STO looks at what will become available.
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FeaturesA day at the dump: education at Carymoor landfill site
Rachel Bailey reports on why learning at a landfill site like Carymoor Environmental Education Centre has its perks.
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News & IdeasEducational rates launched at Vertigo Adventures Stanborough Park
Vertigo Adventures Stanborough Park in Hertfordshire’s Welwyn Garden City has launched special rates for educational groups.
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News & IdeasStreet dance workshops from PGL
Outdoor adventure provider, PGL, is offering street dance workshops to Secondary school pupils on selected dates throughout the 2016/2017 academic year.