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InterviewTeacher Talk: Selwyn Boothe loves putting smiles on pupils’ faces
We spoke to Selwyn Boothe, who organises educational visits for pupils at Gunnersbury Catholic School in Brentford, about giving up so much of his own time to create memorable experiences.
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InterviewFarms for City Children’s CEO on helping more pupils
Farms for City Children is now able to reach a wider range of children and young people. CEO Donna Edmonds told us about the new strategy.
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InterviewWicked musical producer on the appeal for schools and importance of drama
Wicked’s UK executive producer Michael McCabe talks to us about why the story of Wicked resonates with young people and the impact theatre visits have.
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InterviewGreat British School Trip: Hyundai boss on how schools can benefit from £1m
Ashley Andrew, Hyundai Motor UK’s president, spoke to us about why they’re investing £1m to get thousands of children on educational visits.
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InterviewTeacher talk: keeping people informed every step of the way
We caught up with Joe Hughes, EVC at Eaton Square Senior School in central London, to hear about the challenges of organising a trip in the city and what the first steps should be after that initial idea.
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InterviewFormer Great British skier on the benefits of getting youngsters on the slopes
We spoke to Nick Robinson, a former member of the Great Britain Ski Team, about why it’s important for children to spend time outside the classroom, how being on the ski slopes can help build confidence and his own school trip memories.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: planning effective learning opportunities
We spoke to Dr Jean Wheeler, EVC at Thurston Community College in Suffolk, to hear how she organises educational visits, her most memorable travel experiences and how the school promotes a culture of successful outdoor learning.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: on your doorstep and trips abroad
We caught up with Chris Rayner from Colchester Prep and High School about his standout trips and the benefits of an early term residential.
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InterviewAdventurer Ed Stafford says that spending time in nature is the most “valuable thing you can do”
Why is it important for children to have time in the natural environment and to reset away from their screens? Explorer Ed Stafford shares his views.
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Interview“Outdoor learning will help pupils reconnect with their community and more after pandemic,” says headteacher
Andrew Hutchings, headteacher at Parkgate Primary School in Neston, Cheshire, has told School Travel Organiser that outdoor learning is vital for children to reconnect with their local surroundings, as well as the pride of being awarded the LOtC Mark (Bronze) from the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC).
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InterviewInterview: Eden Project co-founder on plans for a new GCSE in Natural History
The co-founder of the Eden Project, Sir Tim Smit, talks about the proposal for a GCSE in Natural History and engaging children with the wider world.
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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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InterviewInterview: mountaineer Simon Yates on the life-changing nature of school trips
We had the privilege of catching up with Simon Yates, one of the two mountaineers whose story features in Touching the Void.
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InterviewInterview: Steve Brace on teaching Geography away from the classroom
The head of education and outdoor learning at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) talks about a renaissance of the subject and the impact of school trips and fieldwork.
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InterviewInterview: 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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InterviewInterview: 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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InterviewInterview: Jacqui O’Hanlon, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s director of education on ‘cultural capital’
Jacqui O’Hanlon, the director of education at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the chair of the Cultural Learning Alliance on lack of cultural capital among children and why live theatre is more important than ever.
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InterviewInterview: Alan Hinkes OBE on the huge positives that come with outdoor learning
STO’s Harry Rogers speaks to mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE about his work with the YHA and how taking children away from the classroom can have such a positive impact on their wellbeing.
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InterviewInterview: 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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InterviewTeacher Talk: Force of Forest School
Keeley Rodgers catches up with Paul Curnow, Form Teacher & Forest School Leader, after he was given the LOtC Inspiring Educator Award for his work.