More ideas and updates for school trips – Page 3
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News & IdeasSchools can explore the impact of AI at Bletchley Park
The Age of AI is a new exhibition exploring the development of artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, which can be included during a school visit to Bletchley Park.
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News & IdeasThe Ernest Cook Trust increases its spending by 20%
Education charity, The Ernest Cook Trust has boosted its charitable spending by a fifth during the last financial year to £3.6 million, giving more opportunities for schools to access nature outside of the classroom.
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News & IdeasFree school activity days at the National Memorial Arboretum
A programme of free learning activity days for school visits, including a new summer programme and anniversary event, have been launched by the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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SponsoredAn award-winning educational tour experience at the home of the Premier League champions
Leave the classroom behind and dive into the high performing world of Manchester City with one of their award-winning Educational Experiences.
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FeaturesEdTech: what is it and how can it help to organise school trips?
EDTech providers give their tips on how to best utilise technology for the planning and delivery of learning outside of the classroom experiences.
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FeaturesTop West End theatre workshops for school groups to try
From performance-based sessions to characterisation and other key themes, here are a handful of London productions that offer workshops that can inspire pupils.
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FeaturesWhen are the best times to take school trips abroad?
We hear from a range of school tour operators about when schools should be considering an educational visit overseas to maximise the rewards from the experience.
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News & IdeasInspiring Learning Group placed into administration
The move has resulted in the Kingswood brand closing several residential centres, with three sites acquired by PGL Beyond and two by Halsbury Travel Group from the Inspiring Learning Group portfolio.
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News & IdeasNew classroom opened at Weston Park to enhance education programme
The classroom has been built as part of plans to grow the Shropshire venue’s outdoor education programme.
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SponsoredBringing English and history to life through immersive storytelling
Shining a spotlight on how pupils can thrive outside of the classroom on a school visit to both The London Dungeon and Shrek’s Adventure! London.
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SponsoredMonkey World: a better understanding and conservation in action
There is more to learning outside the classroom than just monkey-ing around! With over 250 primates, three play areas and 65 acres to explore, Monkey World is the perfect place for your next school visit.
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News & IdeasHeading under the waves on a trip to remember at SEA LIFE
Laura Hollywood, teacher at St Stephen’s CE Primary School, talks us through her pupils’ prize trip to London’s SEA LIFE centre.
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Case StudiesCase study: Becoming archaeologists for the day at the Roman Baths
Young learners from St Mary’s Church of England School had a blast when they visited The Roman Baths to discover its many historical highlights.
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News & IdeasNew research outlines the need for educational visits
A survey from outdoor education provider, The Outward Bound Trust, suggests that two-thirds of British adults felt childhood experiences outside the classroom equipped them better for what lay ahead when they left school.
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SponsoredStep into the world of fame and career-related learning
A round-up of how career-related learning at London’s Madame Tussauds can enhance pupils’ learning and their future prospects.
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News & IdeasTwo EVCs on how they plan trips for pupils with SEND
We caught up with two educational visits coordinators about their approach to organising school trips for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: developing relationships outside of the classroom
Helen Riebold, assistant headteacher at Southend High School for Girls, on the most rewarding trip she organises and how to keep parents in the loop.
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FeaturesMaking budgets go further for educational visits
Taking children out of school for learning outside of the classroom opportunities can bring financial pressure on schools and families. By utilising support, resources and low-cost travel options, there are many ways to keep costs down and make school trips accessible for all learners.
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News & IdeasRayburn Tours introduces netball festival for schools
School tour operator, Rayburn Tours has worked in partnership with Netball England to launch the Florida Netball Festival 2025, an initiative to get school teams out on a competitive residential to remember.
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Case StudiesCase study: A residential to remember with YHA
Park Primary School in Lancashire took part in a ‘Connecting to nature’ residential which is part of the YHA’s Generation Green project.