Features – Page 19
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FeaturesKynren: A lesson on 2,000 years of History
Here, STO shines a spotlight on Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, and hears from a teacher on why seeing the open-air historic production was such a winner for some of her pupils.
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FeaturesFive valuable experiences gained from school trips
To mark National Experience Week this week, we take a look at some of the most treasured experiences school pupils can take away from school travel.
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FeaturesDemystifying Risk Assessments
Gill Harvey, CEO of The School Travel Forum (STF), the awarding body of the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, offers the following advice on risk assessments.
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FeaturesQ&A with LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
STO talks to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort’s schools executive, Jamie Lawrence about what’s new and on offer for schools visiting the park this year.
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FeaturesSpotlight on culture
Eve Richardson, English teacher and literacy coordinator at Villiers High School in Southall speaks about some memorable school trips and how they’ve overcome particular challenges.
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FeaturesFive autism-friendly school trip ideas
To mark Autism Awareness Week, we’ve rounded up some attractions which cater for children with autism to make your next trip inclusive for all.
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FeaturesTeaching Physical Education beyond the classroom
School Travel Organiser looks at different ways to get pupils interested in Physical Education, from specialist museums to sporting tours.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: Shaking things up
Dan Sayers, headteacher of Independent School St Hilda’s Primary School in Harpenden, shares his passion for school trips and learning outside the classroom.
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FeaturesCase Study: Morocco
Meeting Berber people and hiking were on the agenda for Bridgwater & Taunton College’s visit to Morocco.
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FeaturesHow to make your school museum trip a success
Six top tips to make the most of your school trip including advice from Anne Neary, head teacher of Hampton Vale Primary School in Peterborough.
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FeaturesFive attractions where schools can celebrate Science Week
To mark Science Week this year, why not take your school on an interactive school trip? We round up some of the best attractions offering workshops and activities with a Science theme.
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FeaturesWorld Book Day: Jacqueline Wilson talks about memorable school trips
Author Jacqueline Wilson tells us about her most memorable school trips and how fiction can inspire travel and adventure in pupils.
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FeaturesFollow Dippy the Diplodocus as he tours the UK
Once the centre piece at London’s Natural History Museum, Dippy, a huge diplodocus skeleton, is currently visiting venues across the UK.
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FeaturesWorld Book Day series: Q&A with Abi Elphinstone
To continue the run up to World Book Day, we speak to author Abi Elphinstone about her experiences as a children’s author and her memories of school travel.
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FeaturesTop ten places inspired by Literature
With World Book Day edging closer, we suggest some school trip ideas to get pupils enthusiastic about reading and writing.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: Broaden their horizons
Charlotte McNeela, who was a finalist for last year’s School Trip Champion Award, talks about why education outside the classroom helps with every aspect of education and development.
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FeaturesEvidence revealed on the impact of residential trips
The results of a six-year research study into the impact of school residentials were unveiled at an event at the National Geographical Society in London. STO was there to hear all about it.
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Features10 school trip ideas: geography trips
Ten Geography-themed trips engaging pupils with their environment.
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FeaturesFive types of trips to support pupils’ mental health
We round up a selection of trips which can instil happiness and teach children about wellbeing, supporting others and mental health.
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FeaturesSchools workshops from the Apple Store
Apple Stores across the UK have expanded on their existing free workshop programme and extended the scheme to schools.