Features to inspire learning outside the classroom
7 school trip ideas to inspire your students with STEM
Ranging from top workshops and informative exhibitions, to educational shows and interactive exhibits, here are seven ideas for teachers to consider when booking a school trip linking to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Making the most of every opportunity
How local spaces can inspire students away from the desks, the importance of the School Travel Awards and updates you on how the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom’s latest project is going.
School Travel Awards 2022 winners show off their shiny new trophies
A round-up of the great photos sent in from some of your 2022 School Travel Awards winners, who have proudly shown off their trophies and certificates in front of historical landmarks, LEGO® models and even a rhino enclosure.
Introducing a STEM careers experience for 11-16 year olds at the Science Museum
Experience what it’s like to work behind the scenes on a blockbuster film set, make drugs in a medical laboratory, fix faults atop a wind turbine and more at the Science Museum’s new interactive careers gallery in London.
Get ready to answer the call of the WILD at Chessington World of Adventures Resort!
Escape the everyday with a school trip to Britain’s wildest classroom - Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Watch your students create core memories as they discover, explore, and learn across the theme park and zoo.
Inspiring pupils with future careers at KidZania London
Take a trip outside the classroom for experiential learning at its best with KidZania, at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush.
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Teachers share their 8 must-have items for school trips
What are the essentials you should take on a school trip or residential? Here, teachers have some great suggestions you might not have thought of.
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The School Travel Awards Partners on what makes a successful school trip
5 of the best theatre shows for a school trip
Adventurer Ed Stafford says that spending time in nature is the most “valuable thing you can do”
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Wow, these amazing entries are your 2022 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award finalists
Read about our 2022 finalists for this category, which provides an opportunity for schools to win £1,500 towards a future trip.
It’s a no-brainer: how to easily raise funds for school trips
School Travel Organiser has partnered with easyfundraising to show schools how to earn free funding through everyday online shopping – money that could be put towards booking a future school trip.
Supporting students to blossom and flourish
After the winter hibernation, spring delivers the promise of bright new beginnings and an opportunity to embrace the outdoors, says CLOtC’s Emily Carlill.
Olympic medallist Katharine Merry on recognising those who make a difference
After presenting the virtual School Travel Awards ceremony last year, Olympic medallist Katharine Merry is looking forward to hosting the ‘real thing’ on 25th May in London. Here Katharine chats to us about her school trip memories and why she’s looking forward to the 2022 ceremony.
8 school trip ideas to inspire pupils with British history
Nothing inspires pupils more than stepping away from the classroom to experience times gone by at some of the most historically significant places around Great Britain. Whether it’s wartime visits or Tudor-linked sites, children can get to grips with the past by visiting the rooms that textbooks can only describe. ...
Meet the finalists of the School Trip Champion Award 2022
Here are the four individuals who not only help provide amazing school trip experiences, but go the extra mile to embrace and promote learning outside the classroom.