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Top picks for school trips in 2017/18
Dive into this selection of school trip workshops and education sessions that are new for the 2017/18 academic year and available to book now.
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Teaching children about voting, elections and politics
There are several school trips available across the UK that are designed to bring politics to life.
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A Q&A with... The East Ayrshire Council
STO talks to Willie White, education officer for East Ayrshire Council (EAC) to find out why learning outside of the classroom is so important.
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Trips to bring healthy eating to life
STO looks at school trips to teach pupils about nutrition and food provenance.
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Cross curricular learning through crime scene investigation
A look at the work Forensic Outreach does with schools.
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Getting pupils hands-on during Science trips
STO unearths some school trips that allow pupils to really get hands on with Science.
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What have fidget spinners got to do with school trip planning?
Fidget spinners are the latest school bag must-have. STO looks into what school trip planners could learn from the craze.
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New research: outdoor learning and self efficacy
A look at the interim results of the Outward Bound Trust's latest research study, which suggests that outdoor learning can have a lasting positive effect on pupil self esteem and self-efficacy.
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How to make Maths fun again
The TES recently reported that the Maths sats exams had reduced pupils to tears. Here are a few ideas for school trips that should bring the subject back to life for pupils.
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The 5 Ps and school trip crisis control
Ways in which schools can prepare themselves for a crisis, even if it means thinking about the unthinkable.
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Life after SATS week; school trips to de-stress
As headlines roll out about the negative effects sats are having, we suggest a few feel-good school trips.
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How the V&A is championing design education
The V&A’s new DesignLabNation project will provide opportunities for school trips. We decided to find out more.
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Improving technology skills with school visits
Ways you can bring ICT to life for school children, in Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Surrey and beyond.
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Case Study: Eden Project
52 school children recently enjoyed a three-day trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall: here’s how they got on.
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Addressing internet safety through school trips
STO looks at school trips that teach pupils about everything from cyber bullying to online safety.
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School trips and happiness
Is the UK really one of the worst countries for pupil happiness? Here are some trips that will put a smile on students’ faces.
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Educational visits to be revamped at Quarry Bank Mill
Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is currently undergoing a £9.3 million renovation project. STO went along to find out what this means for the future of school trips at the National Trust property.
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School trips to 5 of the UK's quirkiest museums
STO looks at some of the UK’s quirkiest museums and what they offer on the education front.
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How wild beach sessions can connect children with the coast
We look at the concept of Wild Beach and how it can inform LOtC practice in schools that are miles away from the seaside.
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5 ways school trips can be beneficial for teachers
STO rounds up the research to look at the ways in which school trips can have a positive impact on teachers.