Features – Page 7
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FeaturesSchool trip memories: chief executive of the Field Studies Council recalls a Scottish adventure
Mark Castle, chief executive of the Field Studies Council, expands on his own childhood trip to the Mull of Galloway in Scotland.
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FeaturesSchool trip memories: headteacher shares the impact of her own residential trip
We hear from Clare French, headteacher of Kendall CE Primary School in Colchester, about her residential visit to Wicken House when she was a youngster and why it had such a long-lasting impact.
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ColumnThe importance of outdoor education and why we must have a plan for reopening
The CEO of the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA), Ben Willows, writes about the impact of the ban on residentials and why it’s crucial there is a plan for reopening.
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FeaturesWST Travel develops new range of school day trips for 2021
WST Travel has released a new programme of day trips for 2021, to help engage children in a variety of different subjects.
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FeaturesHomes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts on school trips and children's wellbeing
TV personality Martin Roberts, best known for presenting the BBC series Homes Under the Hammer has spoken of the importance of school trips as he launches his new children’s book.
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Case StudiesHow one school gave pupils a typical British seaside experience in Brighton
Pupils from across Years 7-10 of Ark Greenwich Free School enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Brighton in 2019.
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Case StudiesWatch: a pupil's video from Bohunt School's Big Expedition to the Himalayas
Bohunt Education Trust took 12 students on a trip of a lifetime to scale a summit of more than 6000m in the Himalayas, as part of its annual Big Expedition trip.
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FeaturesHow Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development has been adapting residentials
Louise Edwards, manager at Surrey Outdoor Learning Development (SOLD), on converting residentials and a refocus on outdoor learning.
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FeaturesThe results from our School Trips and Learning Outside the Classroom survey
Our 2020 reader survey revealed a number of interesting things, including how far ahead teachers plan certain types of trips and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Case StudiesHow the Heart of England Forest helped a school to ‘check-in’ with pupils
The Heart of England Forest charity in Warwickshire has been helping local schools by offering limitless space outdoors for learning and play.
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Features“We can help bring the archives to you,” says National Archives’ education team
We spoke with Rachel Hillman and Hannah Carter from the education team at the National Archives about how they have made the transition to online school sessions and what pupils can gain from the experience.
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InterviewTV presenter Paul Rose on how lockdown has highlighted the importance of travel
In an exclusive interview with STO, the adventurer, who has presented various BBC documentaries, spoke about why now is the opportunity to rethink how children learn.
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Case StudiesPupils overcome challenges for successful half-term ski trip
Matt Clayton, teacher and assistant vocational curriculum manager at Queen Ethelburga’s school in York speaks about his favourite trip over the last year - a ski trip to Sestriere which brought out the best of his pupils.
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FeaturesAcademy trust chief on reconnecting pupils to outdoor learning, day trips & residentials
Wayne Norrie, chief executive of Greenwood Academies Trust, explains why they’re committed to giving the children access to outdoor learning and residential visits as soon as they can.
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Case StudiesImmersing students in Italian culture during a memorable trip to Venice
Teacher Shaakir Uddin reflects on Greenacre Academy’s school trip to Italy last year including what they did and his recommendations for others.
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FeaturesTeacher Jon Clarke reflects on 12 months of school travel
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher of Learning Away Champion School Walsall Academy, reflects on the last 12 months and how things have changed.
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Case StudiesHow one school trip went virtual with videos, podcasts and even home cooking
Ian Mitchell, deputy headteacher of Kingswood House School in Surrey, talks about their pivot to a virtual school trip experience that included videos, podcasts, web links, Microsoft Teams… and even cooking.
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FeaturesTurning learning inside out and adjusting to a new normal
Anne Hunt, chief executive of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom on how schools and providers can adjust to a new normal.
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Case StudiesCase Study: musical experience at The Red House
We look back at an exciting musical experience that a Suffolk school had with a visit to The Red House in Aldeburgh, Suffolk.
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ColumnHow we can build travel back up post-coronavirus
Nicola Astle from Rayburn Tours on the lessons we can learn from how children have adapted during the coronavirus pandemic.