Latest Opinions
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OpinionSummer residentials can help smooth the transition to secondary school
A week away from home on a residential stay during the summer holidays could help children feel more confident about the prospect of transitioning from primary to secondary school in the autumn, says outdoor education provider Kingswood.
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Deputy headteacher shares future trip plans and support for outdoor education
Arthur Wood, deputy headteacher of Ashbridge Independent School in Preston, Lancashire, tells us about the trips his school has planned this year and why we must pull together to support the outdoor education sector.
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The 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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How 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.
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Reflections: How The Country Trust can help schools
We’re going to share some previous magazine content during this time - first up, we hear from CEO of The Country Trust, Jill Attenborough about how the charity can help schools.
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Sharon Hodgson MP talks about access to the arts away from the classroom
Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Art, Craft Design in Education and access to arts and culture outside the classroom.
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Access for all
Education leader Anita Kerwin-Nye offers advice for teachers planning school trips with mental health and wellbeing in mind.
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A path to greater inclusion
Dr Matt Overd on the Cultural Inclusion Manifesto and making arts, culture and heritage accessible for all.
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Don’t let Brexit affect school trips
Russell Slatford, head teacher of Bournemouth Collegiate Senior School, on why the B-word shouldn’t put you off travelling.
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Taking the school trip plunge
History teacher Louise Burton talks about how rewarding organising school travel can be and the benefits that come with it.
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The importance of residentials for Primary schools
Keith Browning, head of Braeside Education Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire, speaks about how residentials are even more important for Primary-age pupils.
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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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Benefits of residentials for teachers
Many students say that residentials are the most memorable experience of their time at school. But how often do we hear about the many positive impacts they have on the adults participating? Peter Carne, the national adviser for Learning Away, describes some of the benefits of taking part in a residential for teachers and other staff in schools.
