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SEA LIFE attractions are well-known for super fun days out, or perhaps as an exciting and rewarding end of term trip - but there’s much more. Think you know everything about them? Think again!
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STO picks: 5 English Heritage sites for history-themed visits
There’s no better way to bring history to life for your class than by heading away from the classroom. And with so many places to choose from in the UK, we’re spoilt for choice. Here are just a handful of English Heritage attractions for starters.
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Interview: Martin Smith of the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel on building relationships
Martin Smith, chair of the Outdoor Education Advisor’s Panel (OEAP), talks about the importance of relationships between teachers, parents and pupils.
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Modern Foreign Language trips: Where to inspire students learning French
In the first of a new series about taking foreign language studies away from the classroom, we’ve put together some exciting ideas to inspire students learning French.
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Interview: Former headteacher Steve Dool on school trip decision-making
Steve Dool is chair of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) and is one of the speakers at the ABTA School Travel Seminar in London on 10th March.
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5 trips to help pupils understand the significance of the Holocaust
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we’ve selected five school trips to help students understand how the Holocaust affected so many lives during World War Two.
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10 of the best: Theatre productions for schools in 2020
We’ve picked 10 theatre shows for pupils to see this year, each offering an exciting trip opportunity and an educational programme.
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Doing your duty: defining a duty of care on school trips
Teacher John Dabell offers some insight into ensuring pupils receive a high standard of care while learning outside of the classroom.
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Case Studies
Tour guides bring history to life for pupils on Belgian battlefield trip
Brighton Hill Community School in Hampshire went on an insightful trip to some Belgium’s historic battlefields; Sophie Lamb from Rayburn Tours accompanied the school and reports back on the experience.
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6 must-see attractions for school groups visiting London
The capital is filled with museums, historical venues and one-of-a-kind sites linked to learning outside the classroom.
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Revealing… your 10 most read stories of 2019
What a year it has been for school travel opportunities? From new exhibitions to outdoor learning studies, we countdown your top 10 most popular School Travel Organiser stories…
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Pushing pupils to the limit: Weardale Adventure Centre
Welcoming both day visitors and residential guests, Weardale Adventure Centre in the North Pennines offers a personal service from the moment a teacher first makes contact, to arriving at the centre.
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Sail like the Tudors: The Golden Hinde
Moored in dry-dock next to London Bridge, The Golden Hinde is a full-scale and fully operational reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s iconic ship.
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A magical outing: Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is located at the Studios where all eight of the Harry Potter films were created.
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Interactive & challenging learning: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
MiniBrum is Thinktank’s child-sized mini-city where children are in charge.
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Stepping into the past: Hever Castle & Gardens
A visit to Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, offers an informative educational history trip and provides a stimulating opportunity for learning outside the classroom.
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Exciting animal encounters: Drusillas Park
The small family-run zoo near Alfriston in East Sussex houses a range of exhibits which are targeted towards children between two and ten-years-old.
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Planning 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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Inspiring 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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Trip 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.