All Features articles – Page 18
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FeaturesAlternative PE lessons
Obesity is said to be at an all-time high and a sedentary lifestyle for both children and adults is becoming more and more commonplace.
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FeaturesMaths, Science and Art with Racing to School
Watch your students clip clop their way to educational success with Racing to School – a charity that supports young people’s learning by encouraging an interest in horseracing at a number of UK racecourses.
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FeaturesHistory days for Key Stages 1 to 3 at Tudor World
Located in Stratford upon Avon, is Tudor World, where pupils studying History can get involved in hands-on, engaging workshops.
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FeaturesDr Jenner’s House: getting pupils interested in the history of medicine
A school visit to Dr Jenner’s House, Museum and Garden could leave pupils fascinated in the history of medicine and scientific discovery.
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FeaturesTwycroos Zoo CEO on the importance of LOtC
School Travel Organiser speaks to Dr Sharon Redrobe from Twycross Zoo about the importance of learning outside the classroom.
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FeaturesDeveloping cultural awareness with the Responsible Safari Company
One of the main reasons learning outside the classroom is seen as so beneficial to student learning is not always for the curriculum-related benefits but for the life skills it can help develop.
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FeaturesMaths and Science workshops at the Royal Albert Hall
A trip to the Royal Albert Hall provides schools with a host of activities and workshops that link to the National Curriculum.
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FeaturesD&T, History and Food Tech at Grasmere Gingerbread
School travel organiser reveals why a visit to the village of Grasmere in Cumbria is not to be missed.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: Quex Activity Centre
Here's how Key Stage 2 to 4 pupils can spend a day at Quex Activity Centre in Kent.
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Features10 of the most popular news stories of 2016
We’ve done the maths – these are the most-read news stories from the School Travel Organiser website in 2016. Counting down from ten…
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FeaturesCase Study: Primary school explores Law at the University of Bolton
Pupils from Moorgate Primary School in Bolton recently took part in a new educational workshop with the National Centre for Citizenship and Law (NCCL).
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FeaturesScience, Geography, Art and Music at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
STO finds out what’s on offer for schools at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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FeaturesGreen-fingered learning at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire is one of four RHS gardens. All offer educational workshops for schools which are led by educational officers and are designed to stimulate and capture students’ curiosity about nature and gardening and get them involved in practical horticulture, Art and Science.
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FeaturesA Q&A with… Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
STO speaks to Peter Sawyer, the education officer at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, about how a visit to a museum specialising in steam trains makes for a great learning experience.
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FeaturesCombined itineraries and educational programmes at Beaulieu
A school trip to Beaulieu provides schools with lessons in Physics, History and Technology.
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FeaturesTips for free, easy learning outside the classroom
Inspiration for turning any public place into the ideal destination for learning away from the classroom.
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FeaturesItinerary Idea: The Workhouse
Here's what Key Stage 2 pupils can expect on a History and Literacy-themed visit to The Workhouse in Southwell.
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FeaturesFocus on: International Slavery Museum
The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool explores historical and contemporary slavery and looks at its impact on Africa, South America, the USA, the Caribbean and Western Europe.
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FeaturesCrisis management; the lemon dodging approach
How water tight is your approach to health and safety on school trips? You can use the lemon concept to find out.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: History, Science and Art at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park
Find out more about Kent Life Heritage Farm Park’s Second World War Evacuee Experience and Rag Rug Making workshop.