Features to inspire learning outside the classroom

School Travel Awards 2023

Our Partners love supporting the School Travel Awards because…

The 2026 Awards Partners explain why it’s important to be involved with the School Travel Awards and celebrate this amazing sector. 

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Eastwood Community Primary School

Building brighter futures together outside the classroom

Suzanne Carter, head teacher at Eastwood Community Primary School in Keighley, Yorkshire, on their school motto, empowering staff and inspiring families. 

Kids jumping on hill

Transforming learning: the 2026 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award finalists

From a STEM adventure at NASA to a first taste of the countryside, you’re sure to be inspired by the experiences organised by the six finalists in the running for the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award 2026. 

Royal Hospital School, Ipswich

Case study: discovering the universal language of music

Lauren Hathaway-Howell from Royal Hospital College, Ipswich took a group of students to experience all that Canada has to offer on an extraordinary music tour. 

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How to compare school trip quotes and find the best value

When three quotes land on your desk, the lowest price catches the eye - but is it really the best value? Here’s how to compare school trip quotes fairly and avoid hidden costs.

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Wake The Tiger London: Absurd City school trips

We got a sneak preview of Absurd City, Wake The Tiger’s vast new immersive experience at Westfield London - here’s what schools can expect from a visit that brings sustainability, media literacy and critical thinking vividly to life.

Learning Outside the Classroom

What the new Enrichment Framework means for educational visits

Anne Hunt from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom explains the framework for schools with guidance to help staff navigate the changes without adding to their workload. 

F1 STEM day 2026

Silverstone F1 trip brings STEM to life for 90 pupils

After history teacher Dave Cook won the School Trip Champion Award, Lift Tendring took 90 students to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone - here’s how the visit brought real-world STEM to life.

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Risk assessment: preparation that lets visits happen

A well-thought-through risk assessment isn’t a paperwork burden -  it’s what allows your pupils to benefit from the visits you’ve worked hard to plan. Here’s how to get your approach right from the start.

Students doing a science experiment

Save the date: STEM days to inspire your class

From gaming careers at the British Motor Museum to a science escape room at the National Physical Laboratory, here is a round-up of free and bookable STEM days for primary and secondary school groups.