Features – Page 13
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10 ways to make LOtC visits part of your every day
Kim Somerville, chief executive for the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC), shares some top tips to make sure your next school trip works for everyone, all of the time.
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Case Studies
Case Study: Reliving World War Two history
We hear from London’s Lyceum School about reliving World War Two history on a trip to Milden Hall in Suffolk.
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New STO website: what people think and how it can help you
Teachers and school trip providers have been letting us know what they think about the new STO website. Here we share their comments and explain what it can do for you.
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Exciting Science: London Museum of Water & Steam
Take your pupils to learn about the water cycle at the London Museum of Water & Steam.
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Life-saving skills: Safety Central in Cheshire
Teach children how to be safety aware at Safety Central in Cheshire.
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Sharon Hodgson MP talks about access to the arts away from the classroom
Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Art, Craft & Design in Education and access to arts and culture outside the classroom.
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Fuelling interest: Top ideas for STEM linked trips
A round up of some of the best school trips linked to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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Religion outside the classroom: Jewish Museum, London
The Jewish Museum in London can teach GCSE students about religion.
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Case Studies
All aboard the learning express: Kirklees Light Railway
Teacher Helen Ford from St Aidan’s Academy, Skelmanthorpe, reports back about a terrific trip with her class in Yorkshire.
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Kingswood team leader on how residentials can help the Primary-Secondary transition
David Czerwinski, schools programmes team leader at outdoor residential and activity provider, Kingswood on how to ease the pressure with residentials.
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Top 5 gardens for school groups to visit
With April being National Garden Month, we’ve looked at some of the best gardens in the UK for school trips, focussing on inspiration for pupils away from the classroom.
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Top ideas for taking History outside the classroom
Immerse your pupils in fascinating history with these experiences for schools.
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Interview: Education Secretary Damian Hinds
Keeley Rodgers speaks to Damian Hinds about; the new Activity Passport, the importance of learning outside the classroom & support for teachers.
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Top ski and snowsport school trips to consider
From top ski resorts to slopes that are closer to home, we round up some ski trips, snow sports and activities to consider.
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One school’s journey from inadequate to number one
After being voted number one school in Surrey, Shannon Clark spoke to St John’s C of E Primary School’s head teacher Mark Richards to find out what part learning outside the classroom had in their transformational journey.
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Access for all
Education leader Anita Kerwin-Nye offers advice for teachers planning school trips with mental health and wellbeing in mind.
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You’re already building character but…
STO Editor Keeley Rodgers on interviewing the Education Secretary and having your say.
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A path to greater inclusion
Dr Matt Overd on the Cultural Inclusion Manifesto and making arts, culture and heritage accessible for all.
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Case Studies
Healthy eating and staying active: Bore Place
The Hayesbrook School in Kent head to Bore Place.
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Inspire a love for STEM subjects outside of the classroom
It seems that there could be no better time to introduce your students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects, and luckily there are plenty of places across the country to help you do just that.