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School Travel Awards'My Best School Trip' Award: judges praise winning school for impact
A “valuable” experience, demonstrating clear learning objectives - just a few comments about the winning school from the judges of the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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VideoClare and Michael Morpurgo: 50 years of Farms for City Children
In a special video interview, the founders of the Farms for City Children charity say the need for children to be out in nature is greater than ever.
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FeaturesTrips abroad to combine languages with history, the arts and STEM
Overseas visits to France, Spain and Germany offer the chance for school groups to include a variety of different subjects and topics with just one visit.
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FeaturesWhen to go on a residential and why
While summer residentials remain popular, forward-thinking schools are discovering the benefits of trips during cooler months.
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News & IdeasYear 9 and 10 students meet the Pope on “extraordinary” trip to Rome
32 pupils from St Alban’s Catholic High School in Suffolk took part in a religious studies and cultural visit to Rome.
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FeaturesSix must-visit museums for school trips in 2026
Planning your 2026 educational visits? Discover six museums offering exciting new openings, exhibitions and displays perfect for school groups, from Somerset’s hands-on Shoemakers Museum to the British Museum’s historic Bayeux Tapestry showcase.
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FeaturesWildlife attractions to inspire young conservationists
Zoos and wildlife attractions across the UK offer school visits and workshops to help young people develop their understanding of the natural world.
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FeaturesExciting workshops to enhance theatre visits
We look at some of the brilliant theatre workshops available to schools and how they can add value to learning, engaging pupils with a range of performances and stories.
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ColumnManaging school groups safely in crowded places and cities
How to manage the risks in crowded places while still providing enriching experiences when visiting popular destinations.
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FeaturesYour most popular stories from School Travel Organiser in 2025…
What were you reading the most on the School Travel Organiser website in 2025? Let’s take a look…
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards winners celebrate in style
The 2025 winners have been showing off their trophies so we wanted to share some of the pictures, with our mascot Teacher Ted making more than one appearance.
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Features7 attractions to inspire STEM learning
Museums, science centres and other thrilling visits linked to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to inspire young scientists.
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School Travel AwardsPeter Carne OBE on winning the first Outstanding Contribution Award
The former geography teacher and Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto Champion reflects on receiving the first Outstanding Contribution Award.
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FeaturesCarisbrooke College pupils discover Chinese culture and language
30 students from Carisbrooke College went on a cultural and linguistic journey into the heart of Asia, travelling across China and taking STO mascot Teacher Ted with them for the experience.
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ColumnNew curriculum: young people need these experiences now
James Blake, CEO of YHA (England & Wales) and chair of Access Unlimited, on why we can’t wait to give young people vital experiences.
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FeaturesThe results: School Trips & Learning Outside the Classroom Survey 2025
Our survey findings help us understand how schools plan and where they get their information from.
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FeaturesNew OEAP guidance supports inclusive trips for autistic pupils
The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel has published new guidance to help teachers and educational visit coordinators plan inclusive trips for autistic students.
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FeaturesFam trip highlights Jordan as school trip destination
Jordan is firmly on the agenda for educational visits after a successful fam visit with highlights including camel rides in Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea and exploring ancient Petra.
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FeaturesTeachers explore Tallinn on TCBC School Tours’ 20th anniversary trip
Teachers joined tour operator TCBC School Tours on a trip to explore Estonia’s capital as a potential school trip destination through cultural, historical and culinary experiences.
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ColumnForging real resilience without technology through outdoor learning
Nigel Miller, CEO of the Active Learning Group, on why outdoor learning matters more than ever and developing digital resilience.
