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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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News & IdeasTwo EVCs on how they plan trips for pupils with SEND
We caught up with two educational visits coordinators about their approach to organising school trips for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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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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School Travel AwardsGallery: School Travel Awards winners celebrate with their trophies
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing the reaction from your 2024 School Travel Awards winners, with our mascot Teacher Ted and the shiny trophies ending up all over the UK, including on a film set, on a war ship, and even in the hands of a West End cast.
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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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School Travel AwardsThe internet’s best reactions to the 2024 School Travel Awards
The positive reaction to the School Travel Awards was felt way beyond the Royal Lancaster Hotel, with a huge range of pictures, reactions and comments posted across social media.
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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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InterviewWhy life-changing expeditions are worth all the hard work
Corrine Leech, assistant head of year 9 at The Winsford Academy, Cheshire, on organising school expeditions around the world for 12 years.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: learning should be tactile and real
Eddie Aylett, principal of Bower Park Academy in Romford, London, on progressive visits and creative ways to fund school trips.
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School Travel AwardsDay trips, residentials, overseas: these school trips have it all covered
The 2024 finalists for this special award are schools that have created visits and experiences that are brilliant, powerful and exciting.
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School Travel AwardsA spotlight on the School Trip Champion 2024 finalists
Four fantastic advocates for learning outside the classroom have been shortlisted and you can read all about them here.
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InterviewLEGOLAND: fun is at the heart of our workshops
James Chapman at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort talks about learning through play and making school visits as memorable and easy as possible.
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School Travel AwardsTeamwork makes the dream work
The Education / Learning Team of the Year is an award to recognise staff and volunteers at attractions and providers who support school visits. Find out more about your 2024 finalists.