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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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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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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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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.
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How one EVC plans educational visits for the whole school
Wayne Holder, educational visits coordinator at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School in Leicester, talks us through his organising process for school trips, starting from the initial idea, through to evaluation.
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A school’s experience of a Farms for City Children residential
Katie Campbell, year lead and class teacher at Kelvin Grove Primary School, London, describes the impact a residential with Farms for City Children had on pupils.
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Field Studies Council: celebrating 80 years and 3.7 million student visits
The UK’s leading environmental education charity is celebrating its 80th anniversary having welcomed more than 3.7 million students through its doors.
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LeShuttle: Stress-free Channel crossings. Great for teachers, and the planet
LeShuttle explains how it is making crossing the Channel a breeze for school trips.
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Water safety: curriculum changes, a parent’s story and where to go
A look at guidance and campaigning about teaching students to stay safe around water and how one centre is helping schools.
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Halsbury: How to save money on your next school trip
Ben McCafferty, head of sales and product at Halsbury, explains how to beat rising costs when planning your next school trip.
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Are classrooms the enemy? Outward Bound Trust CEO on the Let Us Out campaign
Chief executive of The Outward Bound Trust, Martin Davidson, on why they’ve launched the Let Us Out campaign for residentials.
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Adam Higgins: highlights of our Iceland school trip and a love of science
Adam Higgins, science teacher at the Royal Liberty School in Romford, on highlights of a trip to Iceland and how he knows a visit has been a success.
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Imperial War Museums: discover the past through fascinating workshops
With five Imperial War Museum (IWM) sites to choose from across the UK, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to dedicated workshops to enhance your history lessons.
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Accommodation for inspired learning in London
A look at what Celesta Venues, part of Imperial College London, can offer school groups.