Features – Page 9
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FeaturesSo here’s why schools need to see Matilda The Musical
From its important themes to its talented young cast, Matilda The Musical is a must for any teachers considering a theatre trip.
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Teacher Talk: The World’s A Classroom
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher at Walsall Academy in Bloxwich, on Everest, Ethiopia and breaking down barriers.
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How the creative arts can be explored on a school trip
We round up some trip ideas linking to creative subjects and look at why they are so crucial for education.
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Making the most of your school trip
Jamie Walls, Product Development Manager of Youth Hostel Association (YHA) shares with us his top tips for getting the most out of your next school trip.
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Trips to celebrate World Ocean Day for Schools
We take a look at some ocean-inspired trips to tie in with a new initiative, World Ocean Day for Schools, which aims to engage the younger generation in conversations about the world’s oceans.
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Teacher Talk: A driving force for LOtC
After leaving university Mary Driver initially went to the William Ransom School for two weeks as a supply teacher - and has now been there for 36 years.
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Teaching Computer Science outside the classroom
We look at ways to engage students in the world of computing through school trips, from computing museums to theme parks.
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5 reasons to get involved with this year’s School Travel Awards
There’s still time to nominate, enter and vote in the School Travel Awards 2018/19; here are just a few reasons you should get involved.
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10 of the best: London attractions to visit with your school
A look at what’s on offer at the capital’s ten top visitor attractions.
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Q&A with Circle of Life Rediscovery
We talk to Marina Robb, director of educational organisation at Circle of Life Rediscovery, who says that outdoor learning provides life changing experiences.
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English trips for KS3
Trips outside the classroom can often enhance students’ learning and enjoyment of a subject. Here, we take a look at visits that complement the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum for English in reading, writing and speaking and encourage pupils to develop an interest in the subject.
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5 school trips to celebrate Photo Month
May is officially Photo Month, making this the perfect time to seek out some school trips all about photography, filming, imagery and camera work.
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Developing English language and communication in Primary school children
We look at ways to develop spoken and written English in Primary aged pupils through learning outside the classroom.
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Lessons in laughter: Yenworthy Lodge
In Year 6, children from Harwell Primary School have a week’s residential stay at Yenworthy Lodge, an outdoor activities centre set in six acres of woodland within the Exmoor National Park in Devon.
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5 free museums schools will love to visit
To celebrate Museum Week (23rd to 29th April) we take a look at five free museums that offer school visits.
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10 school trip ideas: whatever the weather
With such an unpredictable climate in the UK, it can sometimes be tricky to come up with venues that are suitable for all conditions. Here are some ideas for school visits, come rain or come shine.
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Five gardens to visit with a school group
As April is Garden Month, we focus on five glorious British gardens that offer educational visits and look at why a trip could be beneficial.
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Kynren: A lesson on 2,000 years of History
Here, STO shines a spotlight on Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, and hears from a teacher on why seeing the open-air historic production was such a winner for some of her pupils.
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Five valuable experiences gained from school trips
To mark National Experience Week this week, we take a look at some of the most treasured experiences school pupils can take away from school travel.
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Demystifying Risk Assessments
Gill Harvey, CEO of The School Travel Forum (STF), the awarding body of the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, offers the following advice on risk assessments.
