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Coming together to celebrate learning outside the classroom
What were the takeaways from the 2023 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom conference at the West Midlands Safari Park?
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Bring the Victorian age alive with these historical visits
Take your students on a trip back in time to the Victorian period with some of these outings, ranging from top museums to historic venues.
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Primary school treated to special visit for AeroZone anniversary
A group of pupils from Newall Green Primary School in Wythenshawe visited Manchester Airport’s AeroZone facility on its first birthday, to learn about careers in the travel and tourism sector.
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Top tips on getting great value for money from your school trips
Practical advice on how you can make a school trip affordable and inclusive without sacrificing quality, educational value or fun.
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Opening the door to opportunities at the home of Manchester City
Deputy editor Harry Rogers went along to the Etihad Stadium to find out about some of the workshops waiting for schools when visiting the home of England’s champions.
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Amazing adventure playgrounds to let children’s imaginations run wild
Looking for places to let your pupils reap the benefits of outdoor play? We look at some exciting adventure playgrounds to inspire visits this year and beyond.
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10 theme park adventures for school groups of all ages
With so many theme parks and attractions, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a thrilling educational school trip. We’ve narrowed it down to just ten, ranging from UK highlights to European adventures.
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Year-round trip ideas to promote positive mental wellbeing in children
We’ve compiled some of the amazing places across the UK which promote a positive frame of mind through outdoor learning.
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5 football stadium tours to inspire your class with the beautiful game
A look at football stadium tours which offer young people a glimpse into the world of professional sport.
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Benefits of visits are likely to be greater for learners with SEND
Alex Grady from the National Association for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities on planning visits for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Former Great British skier on the benefits of getting youngsters on the slopes
We spoke to Nick Robinson, a former member of the Great Britain Ski Team, about why it’s important for children to spend time outside the classroom, how being on the ski slopes can help build confidence and his own school trip memories.
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Revealing… our 10 most popular articles of 2022
From must-have school trip items to a major new project to get children out on visits, we look at some of the most-read articles.
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Top tips for teachers and EVCs planning snowsports visits
Jake Wiid on what to look for when it comes to skiing and snowsports trips as well as the essential checks and advice about training.
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Teacher Talk: planning effective learning opportunities
We spoke to Dr Jean Wheeler, EVC at Thurston Community College in Suffolk, to hear how she organises educational visits, her most memorable travel experiences and how the school promotes a culture of successful outdoor learning.
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Using local areas to create effective and memorable experiences
Emily Carlill from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom explains how teachers can use their local area and the winter season to create effective and memorable experiences.
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School Travel Awards
Chantry Academy pupils have ‘once in a lifetime experience’ in London
Jamie Kelly of Chantry Primary Academy won the School Trip Champion Award in 2019, but due to the pandemic, was unable to take his class out on their prize trip until this year.
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School Travel Awards
‘Best day ever’ for Sherbrook Primary pupils on farm adventure
Sue Dutton of Sherbrook Primary School in Staffordshire was crowned 2022 School Trip Champion. She reports back from the prize trip she organised to Lower Drayton Farm.
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5 of the best: science experiences for schools
There’s nothing like interactive learning to bring the subject of science to life. Here are some school-friendly museums and attractions that give students a real taste of the excitement that has fascinated scientists through the ages.
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Teacher Talk: on your doorstep and trips abroad
We caught up with Chris Rayner from Colchester Prep and High School about his standout trips and the benefits of an early term residential.
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A mother’s tips for getting parents on board with school trips
We hear from Justine Lee, who has extensive experience working in the learning outside the classroom sector, on her experience and recommendations for getting permission from parents.