Features to inspire learning outside the classroom

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Reassuring parents and carers about school trips

Andy Smith from EVOLVE Advice on what schools can do to ensure families feel informed and reassured about educational visits.

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Watch: school’s journey to Everest Base Camp

The students and staff of Walsall Academy captured their incredible expedition on film. Shadow headteacher Jon Clarke shares their experience. 

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7 regional theatres with school-friendly shows and workshops

Check out these brilliant regional theatres offering discounts for schools, top performances and a selection of inspiring workshops. 

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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.

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Crosby High SEND school taking part in a rock climbing activity

Teacher Talk: we don’t limit ourselves or the children

Gavin Dixon, assistant head at Crosby High SEND school in Merseyside tells us how they embed learning and where they have been on visits.

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Study trips can help teachers discuss LGBTQ+ history

Petra Albrecht of Diversity Study Trips, explains how educational visits can normalise discussions with, and about, the LGBTQ+ community through more inclusive itineraries.

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How we use school trips to develop our staff

Constance Walker, deputy headteacher of Hammersmith Academy on how educational visits impact staff. 

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9 cross-curricular school trip ideas

Here are nine ideas for fantastic cross-curricular experiences outside of the classroom that are sure to inspire the whole class.

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Teacher Talk: three decades of creating memorable school trips

Matt O’Grady, headteacher of West Horndon Primary School, tells us about the visits he is most excited about and the biggest lesson from 30 years of educational visits.

Pupils on a school trip to America

Alternative ideas for school trips abroad

We look at some of the more unusual places that children can experience culture and history away from the UK.