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Features to inspire learning outside the classroom
Beyond Berlin: what Germany has to offer school groups
Inspire your students with a visit to Germany which offers a rich history, adventure and much more.
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Lesser-known but brilliant destinations for school trips
21 off-the-beaten-track attractions that offer brilliant learning experiences for your school group.
Teacher talk: creating invaluable experiences
Nick O’Loughlin, head of geography and co-curricular coordinator at AKS Lytham in Lancashire, talks subject-specific trips, residentials and his part-time PhD on learning outside the classroom.
Case study: Bringing history to life at the RAF Museum
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School pupils got to meet an air raid warden and discover what life was like during World War Two during a visit to the RAF Museum, London.
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Sentryp: helping educational trips stay safe, connected and stress-free
Trusted on more than 18,000 trips worldwide, Sentryp combines live tracking, instant communication, and 24/7 support to keep students safe, staff focused, and parents reassured.
Inspire the next generation of filmmakers
Whether your students are masters of maths, stars of art and design, or focused on film studies, they’ll see incredible real-world applications at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
Come face to face with nature on a school trip to Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo isn’t just a day out, it’s an opportunity to bring classroom learning to life in an immersive, hands-on environment with over 30,000 animals, world-class conservation efforts, and captivating exhibits.
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Creating a community with multi-academy trust trips
420 pupils on a residential - that’s big. So why does the LEO Academy Trust bring pupils together from seven schools every year and take over a centre in Devon?
We can’t afford to stop talking about ‘boys in crisis’
Dr John Allan, head of impact and breakthrough learning at PGL Beyond, discusses how residential programmes deconstruct stereotypes and enable young men to be themselves.
A school trip to… The Paddington Bear Experience
The loveable bear invites school groups to Windsor Gardens via Paddington Station with a detour to Peru and offers learning resources and special pricing for schools.
Teachers ‘scale new heights’ at The Outward Bound Trust
STO’s Finley Cannon visited The Outward Bound Trust in Aberdovey, Wales, to take part in an all-action teacher taster where they were immersed in a packed 24-hour experience.
Love your local learning area
When is a local area visit ‘routine’ and when do I need approval? Angela Willerton explains what you need to know to make learning outside the classroom a regular part of your teaching.
Teacher talk: the “Ant & Dec” of school travel
Dave Cook and Craig Pryer of Tendring Technology College in Essex discuss their shared passion for helping young people to thrive outside the classroom.