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FeaturesSchool trip memories: headteacher shares the impact of her own residential trip
We hear from Clare French, headteacher of Kendall CE Primary School in Colchester, about her residential visit to Wicken House when she was a youngster and why it had such a long-lasting impact.
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Experiences to promote positive mental health among your pupils
A selection of ideas to instil positive mental health and wellbeing among your students at a time when they may need it the most.
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Opinion
The importance of outdoor education and why we must have a plan for reopening
The CEO of the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA), Ben Willows, writes about the impact of the ban on residentials and why it’s crucial there is a plan for reopening.
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WST Travel develops new range of school day trips for 2021
WST Travel has released a new programme of day trips for 2021, to help engage children in a variety of different subjects.
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Homes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts on school trips and children's wellbeing
TV personality Martin Roberts, best known for presenting the BBC series Homes Under the Hammer has spoken of the importance of school trips as he launches his new children’s book.
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Case Studies
How one school gave pupils a typical British seaside experience in Brighton
Pupils from across Years 7-10 of Ark Greenwich Free School enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Brighton in 2019.
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How Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development has been adapting residentials
Louise Edwards, manager at Surrey Outdoor Learning Development (SOLD), on converting residentials and a refocus on outdoor learning.
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Case Studies
How the Heart of England Forest helped a school to ‘check-in’ with pupils
The Heart of England Forest charity in Warwickshire has been helping local schools by offering limitless space outdoors for learning and play.
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“We can help bring the archives to you,” says National Archives’ education team
We spoke with Rachel Hillman and Hannah Carter from the education team at the National Archives about how they have made the transition to online school sessions and what pupils can gain from the experience.
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Interview
TV presenter Paul Rose on how lockdown has highlighted the importance of travel
In an exclusive interview with STO, the adventurer, who has presented various BBC documentaries, spoke about why now is the opportunity to rethink how children learn.
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Case Studies
Pupils overcome challenges for successful half-term ski trip
Matt Clayton, teacher and assistant vocational curriculum manager at Queen Ethelburga’s school in York speaks about his favourite trip over the last year - a ski trip to Sestriere which brought out the best of his pupils.
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Academy trust chief on reconnecting pupils to outdoor learning, day trips & residentials
Wayne Norrie, chief executive of Greenwood Academies Trust, explains why they’re committed to giving the children access to outdoor learning and residential visits as soon as they can.
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Case Studies
Immersing students in Italian culture during a memorable trip to Venice
Teacher Shaakir Uddin reflects on Greenacre Academy’s school trip to Italy last year including what they did and his recommendations for others.
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Teacher Jon Clarke reflects on 12 months of school travel
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher of Learning Away Champion School Walsall Academy, reflects on the last 12 months and how things have changed.
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Case Studies
How one school trip went virtual with videos, podcasts and even home cooking
Ian Mitchell, deputy headteacher of Kingswood House School in Surrey, talks about their pivot to a virtual school trip experience that included videos, podcasts, web links, Microsoft Teams… and even cooking.
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Turning learning inside out and adjusting to a new normal
Anne Hunt, chief executive of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom on how schools and providers can adjust to a new normal.
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Features
Case Study: musical experience at The Red House
We look back at an exciting musical experience that a Suffolk school had with a visit to The Red House in Aldeburgh, Suffolk.
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Opinion
How we can build travel back up post-coronavirus
Nicola Astle from Rayburn Tours on the lessons we can learn from how children have adapted during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Features
Case Study: Champion prize trip to Manchester
Alan Butters from Bluecoat Beechdale Academy in Nottinghamshire won £1,500 after being crowned School Trip Champion at the 2018 School Travel Awards. He reports back on what they did with the money.
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Features
Literature-linked trips for schools planning ahead
Looking forward to when educational trips resume? Here are some memorable visit ideas to help you plan an outing linked to English.
