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Exploring famous sights on a packed trip to New York
Frank, a Year 10 pupil at Royal Liberty School in Romford, explains the positive effect that a busy trip to New York City had on him, where he and 39 other pupils visited world-famous landmarks and learned about the history of the United States.
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Teacher talk: providing opportunities for pupil independence
Matt Price, EVC at Bedford Modern School, on the challenge of mobile phones on visits and managing more than 100 trips per year.
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Music-themed visits to help your class feel the rhythm
A round-up of some school trip ideas to inspire musicians and a love of music, from interesting museums to interactive venues.
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7 school trips to inspire pupils with media studies
A selection of educational visit ideas to help inspire the next journalists, television stars and musicians in your class.
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Expert advice on how to book your first school ski trip
We spoke to a range of school tour operators to find out what the priorities should be for teachers and EVCs who are looking to book their first ever ski trip for pupils. Here’s what they told us…
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In pictures: Princess of Wales joins school trip to the National Portrait Gallery
The Princess of Wales arrived at the National Portrait Gallery on a minibus with pupils from All Souls Primary School in Westminster, to explore its historic collection with its Reception class.
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Developing creative writing at Wordsworth Grasmere
At Wordsworth Grasmere, the education team invites schools to experience the Lake District through the words and images captured by William, Dorothy and other Romantic writers 200 years ago. Here’s how they helped one school to thrive.
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EdTech: what is it and how can it help to organise school trips?
EDTech providers give their tips on how to best utilise technology for the planning and delivery of learning outside of the classroom experiences.
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Top West End theatre workshops for school groups to try
From performance-based sessions to characterisation and other key themes, here are a handful of London productions that offer workshops that can inspire pupils.
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When are the best times to take school trips abroad?
We hear from a range of school tour operators about when schools should be considering an educational visit overseas to maximise the rewards from the experience.
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Teacher talk: developing relationships outside of the classroom
Helen Riebold, assistant headteacher at Southend High School for Girls, on the most rewarding trip she organises and how to keep parents in the loop.
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Making budgets go further for educational visits
Taking children out of school for learning outside of the classroom opportunities can bring financial pressure on schools and families. By utilising support, resources and low-cost travel options, there are many ways to keep costs down and make school trips accessible for all learners.
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Your most read stories from School Travel Organiser in 2024…
Our most popular content in 2024 shows that teachers and EVCs are still on the hunt for new ideas and advice, whether it’s technology-free visits, school sleepovers or award-winning providers. What were you reading the most this year?
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7 school trip ideas that focus on PE
Discover ideas to inspire young people to have fun and develop through visits linked to physical education.
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Winter residential tips and why they’re so rewarding
The Outward Bound Trust, which specialises in taking pupils into the wilderness on action-packed residentials, shares seven reasons why a winter residential can help pupils to flourish.
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6 regional theatres that offer school workshops
Here we round up some educational offerings from theatres across the country, including confidence-boosting sessions and creative tours for school groups.
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Pyrland School’s mission to rewild their students
School trips can be a chance for students to explore new environments, but this summer adventure for Pyrland School students turned out to be something they will never forget.
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8 school-friendly museums to make learning fun
We’ve rounded up some of the UK’s best museums for school visits which are sure to encourage pupils to learn new passions.
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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.