Features – Page 10
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FeaturesPlanning a trip in 2020? Here’s some of the best places to visit with your class
We’ve compiled a selection of school trip ideas, detailing key events to inspire a day out, new museum workshops, subject-linked theatre performances and much more.
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FeaturesInspiring pupils through history: Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe’s new education programme aims to enlighten and inspire pupils through Hard Rock history.
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FeaturesTrip ideas to commemorate 75 years since VE Day
With the 75th anniversary of ‘Victory in Europe Day’ in 2020, we look at memorable locations for pupils to visit as part of their World War Two history learning.
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News & Ideas10 of the best: Wildlife attractions for a school visit
We’ve done the research so you don’t have to, picking out ten brilliant attractions which provide a wild day out away from the classroom.
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FeaturesTop Tudor history trip locations
Take Tudor learning outside of the classroom with educational activities at these four exciting sites.
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Case StudiesCase Studies: Ideas for SEND pupils
Two schools have shared their experiences of trips for SEND pupils, one to Magdalen Farm, the other to UK Parliament.
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FeaturesWhat schools can look forward to at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
The award-winning attraction for schools has announced new and returning features for next year.
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Features6 of the best STEM trips for schools
Here are six STEM related schools trips that are designed to galvanise the world’s next Lovelaces, Hawkings and Musks.
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InterviewInterview: Jacqui O’Hanlon, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s director of education on ‘cultural capital’
Jacqui O’Hanlon, the director of education at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the chair of the Cultural Learning Alliance on lack of cultural capital among children and why live theatre is more important than ever.
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ColumnRecognising champion schools and champion teachers
Kim Somerville, chief executive officer of CLOtC, on how you can embed learning outside the classroom across your whole school using an awards framework that gets your school the recognition it deserves.
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FeaturesWhat an Educational Visits Co-ordinator should know
Teacher John Dabell shares his thoughts on why every school should appoint an Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) and what their role is.
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Features“Get children outside to make them curious and creative”, urges Springwatch presenter Kate Humble
Presenter, writer and naturalist Kate Humble has spoken about the importance of getting kids outdoors on school trips.
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Case StudiesCase Study: Learning life lessons on Duke of Edinburgh expedition
George Peters, outdoor education and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) coordinator at Bohunt School Wokingham reports back on the Bronze expedition.
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InterviewInterview: Alan Hinkes OBE on the huge positives that come with outdoor learning
STO’s Harry Rogers speaks to mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE about his work with the YHA and how taking children away from the classroom can have such a positive impact on their wellbeing.
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FeaturesGreat school trip ideas linked to ICT & computing
To celebrate Computer Learning Month, we’ve gathered up five brilliant trips for the whole class linked to the subject, perfect for a fun-filled and educational day.
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FeaturesShow students the different sides to English this year
Sometimes it can be challenging for teachers to take English outside of the classroom - here’s a host of school trip ideas to help students engage with the subject.
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FeaturesPlanning a residential? Here are some top tips to help you from those in the know
There’s never been a better time to start planning a residential trip for your students, but with so much to consider, where do you start? Here are some handy tips and essential advice from those in the know - centres providers - to help you along the way. ...
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News & IdeasFive-day itinerary available for school trips to Jersey
A free, five-day itinerary for schools, which has been especially put together for teachers taking their class to Jersey for the first time, explores some of its historical links and popular beaches.
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ColumnPupils can learn from residential experiences
The inspiration for children’s creativity is often surprising.
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FeaturesSteams ahead: Kirklees Light Railway
The railway in Yorkshire offers a great day on the tracks, covering a whole host of subjects across the national curriculum.