Features to inspire learning outside the classroom

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.

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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.

Kennedy Space Center

Case study: students ‘over the moon’ after stellar USA trip

A group of 30 lucky Bradford College students returned to Earth with a bump after a trip of a lifetime to study science and engineering in Texas and Florida.

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Shoemakers Museum, Somerset

Beyond the workbench: ideas for Design & Technology trips

These practical experiences and hands-on workshops at venues across the UK will inspire your D&T class and bring the subject to life. 

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Education teams that inspire and engage

Four outstanding education teams have been shortlisted for the Education / Learning Team of the Year 2026 - find out about their passion for creating memorable school trip experiences. 

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Going the extra mile: your 2026 School Trip Champion finalists

From a maths teacher taking pupils to Malawi to an EVC who has spent 18 years transforming her school’s visits programme - meet your finalists and vote for your winner.

Children looking at seed pods at Kew Wakehurst

Kew Wakehurst: making plants cool for future generations

Keeley Rodgers speaks to some of the education team at Kew Wakehurst in Sussex about how they bring plant science to life and inspire visiting school groups.

Young boys on a Field Studies Council trip.

Top tips for planning a successful residential trip

Timing, purpose, inclusivity and follow-up learning are just some of the key factors that can make or break a residential trip. Here’s how to get it right from the very start.

A group of students explore parts of Israel on a school trip

How school trips help equip students with career skills

Kate Erskine talks about how overseas educational visits in particular can help young people stand out in a competitive job market.