Keeley Rodgers
An award-winning journalist with 16+ years' experience, Keeley joined STO as editor in the summer of 2017 after a number of years as assistant editor at The Oxford Mail.
She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and also has an NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) diploma as well as 100wpm shorthand qualification.
Keeley has a passion for being outdoors and loves celebrating that with our readers and learning outside the classroom practitioners. Her earliest member of a school trip was a residential to an activity centre in Norfolk where she recalls potholing for the first time: "It was the most terrifying thing I'd ever done but the sense of achievement after completing the activity was overwhelming, it really helped build my resilience and confidence".
Keeley is currently on maternity leave.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01908 613323
- Email:
- editorial@schooltravelorganiser.com
News & IdeasCalls for a government minister to champion school visits
Simplifying the paperwork for school trips to Europe was also on the list of recommendations put forward at an All Party Parliamentary Group meeting on modern foreign languages.
FeaturesBletchley Park’s new Block E Learning Centre is a ‘game changer’
We had a look around Bletchley Park’s new Learning Centre which is now open to school groups with bright classrooms, a dedicated lunch room and more.
FeaturesScience Museum: inspiring engineers and technicians
We went along to the Science Museum in London to see how they’re inspiring the next generation of engineers and technicians with new galleries.
FeaturesNational Portrait Gallery’s new education offer
To say there has been a lot going on at the National Portrait Gallery in London is an understatement. We went along to find out more.
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.
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.
FeaturesFlanders Fields: visiting Belgium’s landscapes that are changed forever
STO’s editor Keeley Rodgers heads to Flanders in Belgium to find out what’s new for school groups.
FeaturesLegoland’s coding workshops: what school groups can expect
It’s easy to see why youngsters have been blown away by the robotics workshop at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Launched in March, we found out how it’s bringing coding to life.
FeaturesComing together to celebrate learning outside the classroom
What were the takeaways from the 2023 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom conference at the West Midlands Safari Park?
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.
ColumnPupils can learn from residential experiences
The inspiration for children’s creativity is often surprising.
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.
ColumnYou’re already building character but…
STO Editor Keeley Rodgers on interviewing the Education Secretary and having your say.
ColumnA breath of fresh air amid Brexit madness
Editor’s Comment: Keeley Rodgers on Brexit & the Activity Passport