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Case study: British Council’s Schools Exchange Programme
The British Council’s Schools Exchange Programme provides schools and colleges in the UK the opportunity to connect with schools abroad and enhance both student and teacher development.
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Online Geography resources to inspire cultural curiosity
STO takes a look at Geo Journey, a programme and online resource designed to aid and inspire Geography studies.
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Learning on the farm at Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park, owned by farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, offers school trips which get pupils into the outdoors learning about animals, farm life and food production. Here, School Travel Organiser finds out more.
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Eco Therapy and Earth Education at Ringsfield
Rachel Bailey spoke to Simon Paylor, the centre director at Ringsfield Eco Activity Centre, about outdoor learning.
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Learning about Shakespeare, the Ian McKellen way
Here are a few trips for teachers who agree with Ian McKellen’s thoughts on Shakespeare only belonging on stage.
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The benefits of outdoor learning with Alex Staniforth
School Travel Organiser spoke to new YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth about his experience of outdoor learning.
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Learning in a museum, all the time
Students from Tyne and Wear recently swapped their usual classroom learning space for a museum for a whole term.
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Using neophilia to make school trips more memorable
Sarah Holt took a workshop on neophilic adventures and narrative journeys at Derbyshire County Council’s Learning Outside the Classroom Conference, here’s what she learnt.
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Pupil review: my African adventure
16 year old student Sarah Duff gives her view on a ten-day trip she took to Kenya with school expedition company Africa Adventures.
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Itinerary idea: The Great Tournament at Carew Castle
STO finds out more about one of the many learning opportunities for schools at Carew Castle.
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A Q&A with… Strawberry Hill House
Rachel Bailey speaks to learning manager Sally Stratton about the educational opportunities available at Strawberry Hill House in London.
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COGO Travel: five overseas trips for Business students
COGO Travel provides a number of opportunities for GCSE and A Level Business students in cities across the world.
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Happy birthday John Muir
On the day that would have been adventurer John Muir’s birthday, School Travel Organiser takes a closer look at the John Muir Award and what it can mean for schools.
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Itinerary idea: History and Citizenship at Warwick
Find out more about the Attack & Defence and Crime & Punishment itinerary at Warwick Castle.
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From farming to fairy tales: Reception and KS1 education at Gressenhall
School Travel Organiser finds out what educational opportunities are on offer at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse in Norfolk.
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Keeping Up With The Brontës
The 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth means that it’s a great year for schools to visit the museum.
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Get out of the classroom for Takeover Day
School Travel Organiser focuses on how Takeover Day lends itself to positive learning outside the classroom.
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Discovering music outside of the classroom
Following Nick Gibb’s speech on why good quality education matters, School Travel Organiser finds out where teachers can take pupils to inspire them in the subject.
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Case Study: Taking to the slopes at Champoluc, Italy
School Travel Organiser discovers what happened when Claverham Community College spent a week skiing in Champoluc, Italy.
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Teaching students about Brexit
How to teach students of all ages about the EU Referendum and what the result will mean.