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News & IdeasFree school visits to 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.
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SponsoredKidZania London: for lessons you can’t teach
KidZania London believes in letting aspirations and inspirations soar through experiential, hands-on learning experiences.
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News & IdeasMerry-go-Round: Legoland Discovery Centre
Legoland Discovery Centre offer hands-on learning across the primary curriculum, while building and reinforcing skills including collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.
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Features5 ways to take computing outside the classroom
We look at five school trip ideas to teach children about computers, technology, and cyber safety.
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News & IdeasFour big names sign up to support School Travel Awards
New London attraction BODY WORLDS, Westminster Abbey, STA Travel and The Original Tour have signed up to back the 2018 School Travel Awards.
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News & IdeasStudents to delve into Tower Bridge’s history in new exhibition
A new display celebrating the unsung heroes of London’s Tower Bridge has been unveiled and school groups are invited to learn about the iconic landmark’s history.
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News & IdeasLEGOLAND to launch new workshops and back to school offer
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort will present two Key Stage 2 to 3 workshops, tying in with Science, Geography and Design in the new year.
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News & IdeasKidZania teams up with Nintendo Labo for new play-based creative fun workshops
The interactive indoor city ‘run by kids’ has teamed up with Nintendo to launch a new play-based educational activity using the Japanese company’s Labo platform.
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News & IdeasScience Museum to host educational exhibition about the Sun
The new display, due to open in October, will invite pupils to learn about the power of the Sun and its role in the solar system.
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FeaturesOpenings to look forward to in the new school year
We take a look at new school workshops, launches and trips to get you in the planning mood for September.
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FeaturesHow the creative arts can be explored on a school trip
We round up some trip ideas linking to creative subjects and look at why they are so crucial for education.
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News & IdeasKidzania launches new library career activity
The ‘indoor city run by kids’ Kidzania in London has launched several new activities including a library and a deli food activity.
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FeaturesQ&A with LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
STO talks to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort’s schools executive, Jamie Lawrence about what’s new and on offer for schools visiting the park this year.
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News & IdeasClimbing attraction suitable for schools to opens in Leeds
A year in the making, Clip ’n Climb Leeds will open on 26th May and will boast 32 individual climbs making it the biggest in the North.
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News & IdeasLearning centre and zoo ‘walkshops’ new for Chessington
Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey will open a new Wild Learning Centre this year, where pupils can experience hands-on activities supporting the national curriculum.
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FeaturesUsing phones and digital technology for school trips
We look at ways to teach children about internet safety as well as methods to incorporate the use of phones, apps and the internet in a positive manner, with educational benefits when on school trips.
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FeaturesSchool trips 2018: what’s new?
2018 will see a range of new workshops, learning spaces and educational events open up to schools. The launches span the age groups and subjects range from Maths to English. Here’s a round-up of all the new things you can expect from the field of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) next year.
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News & IdeasTeacher event announced at the Museum of Brands
The Museum of Brands in London has released details of a special teacher event which will aim to provide information on educational visits.
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News & IdeasChessington to add to educational offering in 2018
Chessington World of Adventures, in Chessington will be adding some new workshops to its offering come 2018, and will see some new animal arrivals.
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News & IdeasNew rugby museum at Twickenham to offer education
The newly relocated World Rugby Museum at Twickenham Stadium, in London, will open in February 2018 with a new educational offering.