All Features articles – Page 2
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Features7 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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FeaturesExpert 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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FeaturesIn 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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FeaturesDeveloping 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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FeaturesEdTech: 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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FeaturesTop 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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FeaturesWhen 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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FeaturesTeacher 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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FeaturesMaking budgets go further for educational visits
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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FeaturesYour 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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Features7 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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FeaturesWinter 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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Features6 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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FeaturesPyrland 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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Features8 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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FeaturesWatch: 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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Features7 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.
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FeaturesHow teachers and EVCs plan their educational visits
We hear from teachers and EVCs about their planning process for educational visits and why it’s important to start early for maximum rewards.
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FeaturesHow we use school trips to develop our staff
Constance Walker, deputy headteacher of Hammersmith Academy on how educational visits impact staff.
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Features9 cross-curricular school trip ideas
Here are nine ideas for fantastic cross-curricular experiences outside of the classroom that are sure to inspire the whole class.