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SEND considerations to make when taking learning outside the classroom
Becky Baldwin, learning outside the classroom coordinator at Castle Manor Academy in Suffolk, explains the considerations needed to take students with SEND on educational visits.
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What to consider when organising a school ski trip
Phil Brown from the National Schools Snowsports Association on what schools should think about when organising a trip on the slopes.
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Deputy head’s advice on how to keep costs of school trips down
Chris Wilson, deputy headteacher of Hammersmith Academy and educational visits coordinator, talks to us about how they get the best value for school trips.
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Discover Shakespeare away from the classroom with these top visits
To celebrate Shakespeare Week, here are some top activities and attractions for schools to celebrate the life of the playwright all-year-round.
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6 unusual places that offer school sleepovers
Spend the night with your class in these amazing spaces to give pupils an experience they will never forget.
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LIVE! conferences inspire pupils at Disneyland Paris
Harry Rogers reports back from an educational visit like no other, where more than 1,300 pupils arrived at Disneyland Paris to have fun, boost creativity and find ideas.
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How to prevent incidents and manage emergencies on visits
Jake Wiid from EVOLVE Advice explains how to be ready for when something unexpected happens on a school trip.
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The benefits of banning phones from school trips
Teachers have shared the positive impact that a ‘technology-free’ residential had on their pupils at Land & Wave in Dorset.
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Video
Watch: Pakeman Primary School pupils interviewed about residential
This moving video features interviews with children at Pakeman Primary School in north London about the impact the experience had on them.
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Case Studies
Our biggest ever German exchange trip was a huge success!
Nicola Chandler, head of languages at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Kent shares her experience of their largest ever exchange trip to Cologne in Germany.
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Your first school ski trip? An academy shares their experience and tips
South Nottinghamshire Academy took 69 Year 8-10 pupils to Italy on their first ever ski trip which was a huge success. They share their advice.
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Sponsored
Up at The O2: scaling new heights for an unforgettable experience
What’s new for schools visiting Up at The O2 and how a climb can inspire your students.
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5 Geography school trip ideas to help students make sense of the world
We’ve researched ideas of where to go on your next visit to enhance geography studies and how to give context to the subject.
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Cultural capital: how learning outside the classroom changes pupils’ trajectory
Kate Erskine, head of Diversity Study Trips, shares her experiences of how the lives of students have been changed for the better because of school trips.
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Where teachers are taking their pupils on educational visits in 2024
We’ve been in touch with a number of teachers and EVCs to find out where they are heading with their students this year and what they’re most looking forward to.
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Case Studies
How we planned and fundraised for our school expedition to Borneo
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher of Walsall Academy, kept a diary of how they planned and overcame challenges for an incredible expedition to Borneo. He shares it with us.
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Sponsored
An award-winning educational tour experience at the home of the world champions
Leave the classroom behind and dive into the high performing world of Manchester City with specially curated educational experiences at the home of the world champions.
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Watch: Walsall Academy’s epic Borneo expedition
Walsall Academy has produced a video of their incredible expedition to Borneo.
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Staff-student ratios: effective supervision for educational visits
‘What is the ratio?’ is one of the most common questions EVOLVE Advice are asked about. Jake Wiid explains the answer.
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Make a splash with your class with these water sports experiences
Here are a range of school-friendly experiences which let your pupils build confidence through fun and engaging water-based activities.