All Features articles – Page 6
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FeaturesOnline resources from attractions and providers to help with home schooling
To help teachers and parents adapt to home schooling children, we have put together some great resources to help the learning continue.
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FeaturesSchool trip memories: how one teacher uncovered Belgium’s many highlights
Amanda Lynott, assistant headteacher at The Cottesloe School in Wing, Buckinghamshire, recalls an excellent trip to Ostend in Belgium from her time at school.
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FeaturesHow the National Marine Aquarium has developed virtual learning
We spoke to Stu Higgs, the schools programme manager for the National Marine Aquarium, as well as a school about their experience of the virtual sessions.
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FeaturesCumulus Outdoors on how they have adapted to support schools throughout the pandemic
Activity providers, like Cumulus Outdoors and many others, have had to adapt to changing government advice at short notice. Director of the provider, Tom Campbell-Hill, shares their approach and plans for this year.
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FeaturesSchool trip memories: chief executive of the Field Studies Council recalls a Scottish adventure
Mark Castle, chief executive of the Field Studies Council, expands on his own childhood trip to the Mull of Galloway in Scotland.
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FeaturesSchool trip memories: headteacher shares the impact of her own residential trip
We hear from Clare French, headteacher of Kendall CE Primary School in Colchester, about her residential visit to Wicken House when she was a youngster and why it had such a long-lasting impact.
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FeaturesWST Travel develops new range of school day trips for 2021
WST Travel has released a new programme of day trips for 2021, to help engage children in a variety of different subjects.
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FeaturesHomes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts on school trips and children's wellbeing
TV personality Martin Roberts, best known for presenting the BBC series Homes Under the Hammer has spoken of the importance of school trips as he launches his new children’s book.
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FeaturesHow Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development has been adapting residentials
Louise Edwards, manager at Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development (SOLD), on converting residentials and a refocus on outdoor learning.
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FeaturesThe results from our School Trips and Learning Outside the Classroom survey
Our 2020 reader survey revealed a number of interesting things, including how far ahead teachers plan certain types of trips and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Features“We can help bring the archives to you,” says National Archives’ education team
We spoke with Rachel Hillman and Hannah Carter from the education team at the National Archives about how they have made the transition to online school sessions and what pupils can gain from the experience.
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FeaturesAcademy trust chief on reconnecting pupils to outdoor learning, day trips & residentials
Wayne Norrie, chief executive of Greenwood Academies Trust, explains why they’re committed to giving the children access to outdoor learning and residential visits as soon as they can.
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FeaturesTeacher Jon Clarke reflects on 12 months of school travel
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher of Learning Away Champion School Walsall Academy, reflects on the last 12 months and how things have changed.
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FeaturesTurning learning inside out and adjusting to a new normal
Anne Hunt, chief executive of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom on how schools and providers can adjust to a new normal.
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FeaturesActors including David Tennant help pupils with Shakespeare studies
Royal Shakespeare Company actors have been answering students’ questions about Shakespeare and drama studies during lockdown.
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FeaturesLiterature-linked trips for schools planning ahead
Looking forward to when educational trips resume? Here are some memorable visit ideas to help you plan an outing linked to English.
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FeaturesFormer headteacher and CLOtC chair on inspiration during coronavirus pandemic
Steve Dool says the creativity shown during the pandemic has been inspiring as he advises providers to prepare for an “avalanche of interest”.
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Features5 expedition trips for schools planning ahead
We’re dreaming of far-flung locations as we look at some adventurous overseas trip ideas, for schools planning at least a year in advance.
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FeaturesAdam Henson on campaign to teach children where their food comes from
The BBC Countryfile presenter speaks to us about his latest campaign and shares a special school visit memory.
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FeaturesSchool trips cancelled? Try these virtual experiences to bring the outside in
Teachers can bring learning away experiences into the classroom with some of these fantastic virtual visits.