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FeaturesEducational visits to be revamped at Quarry Bank Mill
Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is currently undergoing a £9.3 million renovation project. STO went along to find out what this means for the future of school trips at the National Trust property.
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FeaturesHow wild beach sessions can connect children with the coast
We look at the concept of Wild Beach and how it can inform LOtC practice in schools that are miles away from the seaside.
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FeaturesShining a spotlight on the Avon Wildlife Trust
STO takes a look at two education centres run by the Avon Wildlife Trust, a charity that works to protect wildlife in the West of England area.
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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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FeaturesDevelop pupils’ Creative Writing skills on a residential
STO finds out about Arvon, a company that offers residentials to help pupils advance their Creative Writing skills.
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News & IdeasNew combined educational visit in Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm and Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall in Warwickshire have teamed up to create a new joint itinerary for visiting school groups.
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FeaturesExtending World Book Day with a school trip
World Book Day has become one of the highlights of the school calendar, so why not make it last a little longer? Here are some cross-curricular ideas for extending the day.
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FeaturesSTEM, Art and English at the MAD Museum
School Travel Organiser took a visit to the MAD Museum to find out what’s on offer for school groups.
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News & IdeasNew: UK tour of Jane Eyre plus educational workshop
Jane Eyre will tour the UK this year, and can be used to support English and Drama studies.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: Iron Age to Roman at Butser Ancient Farm
STO takes a look at a typical day at the Butser Ancient Farm for Key Stage 2, concentrating on Iron Age to Roman.
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FeaturesLiteracy theme day at Chiltern Open Air Museum
A trip to Chiltern Open Air Museum, offers schools the chance to take part in a Goodnight Mister Tom Literacy theme day, among others.
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FeaturesArt, Geography and History: lots to learn at Leighton Hall
STO focuses on Leighton Hall, where three different learning packages are available for Key Stages 1 and 2.
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FeaturesKey Stage 1 & 2 learning at WWF’s Living Planet Centre
The Living Planet Centre in Woking is home to the WWF headquarters and, significantly for schools, an education centre which offers a range of a workshop designed to support the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculums as well as the conservation organisation’s aims.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: Ancient Egypt at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Find out how the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's Ancient Egyptian session can tie into History, English and Art learning for Key Stage 2 students.
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FeaturesBuilding LOtC experiences with local businesses
In January, content marketing business the tree joined forces with east London charity Shoreditch Trust to develop a workshop for 14 to 16 year olds. Read more about the process here.
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News & IdeasWST Travel launches London school trip competition
WST – the school travel company that was voted Best School Tour Operator at the School Travel Awards – has launched a competition to give away a school trip to London.
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FeaturesMaths and Science workshops at the Royal Albert Hall
A trip to the Royal Albert Hall provides schools with a host of activities and workshops that link to the National Curriculum.
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News & IdeasSummer term visiting dates announced for Parliamentary Education Centre
Teachers can book a summer term visit to the Parliamentary Education Centre in London from 13th January.
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FeaturesTips for free, easy learning outside the classroom
Inspiration for turning any public place into the ideal destination for learning away from the classroom.
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News & IdeasSchool packages available for The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare’s Globe
The next Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank production from Shakespeare’s Globe will be The Taming of the Shrew, which will take place between 28th February and 25th March 2017.
