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Embracing Literacy and Literature through school travel
With International Literacy Day coming up on 8th September, we look at a selection of locations and attractions offering English and Literature links.
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Case Study: Exploring Berlin
For four days in July, 40 students in Years 9 and 10 from Tytherington School live in the historical capital of Germany Berlin. The experience is a collaboration between the Language and History Departments of the school.
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Focus on: Skipton Castle
Skipton has what is said to be one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England, standing watchful over the market town as it has for over 900 years.
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How to select the best possible trip
Samantha Bradbury, ABTOT Membership Secretary, shares her top tips when it comes to finding and booking the best option for your next Primary school trip.
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Primary ideas for taking Music outside the classroom
We round up a selection of school trips to music themed attractions that offer educational benefits to visiting students.
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Case Study: Studfold Walks and Trails
Counting rabbits, navigating a maze and building a den were all part of a day of fun, fresh air and adventure enjoyed by a group of pupils from North Yorkshire.
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The first steps towards planning a safe school trip
Whether it’s your first time organising or your fiftieth, safety is something that will always be in the foreground when planning a successful school trip.
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Fresh air and adventure: Studfold Walks and Trails
Counting rabbits, navigating a maze and building a den were all part of a day of fun, fresh air and adventure enjoyed by a group of pupils from North Yorkshire.
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Getting involved in LOtC
He’s head of Scout Adventures, and the new chairman of the Learning Away Consortium. Asa Gurden tells us how he got involved and why the Brilliant Residentials campaign is so important.
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Celebrities recall their school trips memories
We asked a number of celebrities to tell us about their most memorable school trip experiences, from looking for toads, to Scottish adventures.
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From city to farming first-hand: Lee Valley Park Farms
The pupils from Winton Primary School in King’s Cross visited Lee Valley Park Farms to meet the animals and learn about how milk is made during a Field to Fridge guided tour.
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10 school trip ideas: Religious Education
Taking your pupils outside of the classroom in order to visit a religious building – or simply a school trip with a religious focus - can definitely enhance subsequent RE lessons.
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6 school adventures inspired by the World Cup
With the World Cup increasing the younger generation’s interest in the sport, we look at a selection of football related school trips.
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Booking a stress-free school tour
Darren Davies, educational tours specialist from tour operator Travel Places, tells us his top tips for the initial booking process of an educational tour.
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Teacher Talk: Mission possible
Jonathan Whitwell joined Moorside Primary School in Lancaster five years ago as deputy headteacher and Year 6 teacher.
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Teacher Talk: Proud connections
With just under 200 pupils and founded by the family of Florence Nightingale, who donated the land and money for it to be built in 1875, Wellow Primary School has a fascinating history.
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Openings to look forward to in the new school year
We take a look at new school workshops, launches and trips to get you in the planning mood for September.
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8 school trip ideas: Business Studies
School trips to provide inspiration for tomorrow’s young entrepreneurs.