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FeaturesEmbracing Literacy and Literature through school travel
With International Literacy Day coming up on 8th September, we look at a selection of locations and attractions offering English and Literature links.
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News & IdeasMadame Tussauds launches ‘fake news’ workshop
Madame Tussauds London is introducing a new workshop for Key Stage 2 and 3 groups, focusing on media and news.
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News & IdeasNew Chaucer-themed workshop at Canterbury Tales attraction
The Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction is launching a new workshop to coincide with its education day this autumn.
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News & IdeasVisitScotland reveals new literature linked trail
School groups visiting Scotland can now enjoy a trail which includes an array of fairy-tale and storybook features, tying in with Literacy studies.
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FeaturesPrimary ideas for taking Music outside the classroom
We round up a selection of school trips to music themed attractions that offer educational benefits to visiting students.
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FeaturesThe first steps towards planning a safe school trip
Whether it’s your first time organising or your fiftieth, safety is something that will always be in the foreground when planning a successful school trip.
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Features10 school trip ideas: Religious Education
Taking your pupils outside of the classroom in order to visit a religious building – or simply a school trip with a religious focus - can definitely enhance subsequent RE lessons.
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News & IdeasScience Museum to host educational exhibition about the Sun
The new display, due to open in October, will invite pupils to learn about the power of the Sun and its role in the solar system.
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News & IdeasGiant floor piano among new features at The Beatles Story
Several new features are now on offer for school visits to the Liverpool attraction, the world’s largest permanent exhibition devoted to the story of The Beatles.
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FeaturesOpenings to look forward to in the new school year
We take a look at new school workshops, launches and trips to get you in the planning mood for September.
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News & IdeasOutward Bound Trust highlights generous funding offering
The Outward Bound Trust has revealed that in 2017, 80% of its educational participants were given funding in order to help them pay for their trip.
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News & IdeasEducation programme confirmed for Yorkshire Sculpture International
The first Yorkshire Sculpture International will take place in September 2019 with a supporting education programme.
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News & IdeasFree Secondary schools event and new exhibition at Bristol Museums
Secondary schools are invited to a free event at Bristol’s M Shed to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which gave women the vote.
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FeaturesCelebrate how the body works
Liz Smallman, head of learning at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, introduces the attraction’s new curriculum-focused All About Me Gallery, highlighting the social and enrichment opportunities it can offer to school groups.
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News & IdeasNew Learning Programme launched at RAF Museum London
Teachers will be able to book new workshops and activities as part of a new Learning Programme at the RAF Museum in Colindale, London.
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News & IdeasBig Seaweed Search provides LOtC opportunity for schools
School groups of all ages are being invited to help monitor the effects of environmental change on Britain’s seas.
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FeaturesHow the creative arts can be explored on a school trip
We round up some trip ideas linking to creative subjects and look at why they are so crucial for education.
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News & IdeasNew learning centre at Worcester Cathedral
A Centre for Learning, Heritage and Arts is being created after Worcester Cathedral received a £1.2m National Lottery grant for developments.
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News & IdeasKidZania events announced for the next school year, plus early booking discounts
Those planning ahead to September can take advantage of KidZania’s offering, with details of its upcoming events already announced.
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News & IdeasNew trail to teach children about bee conservation
St Davids in Wales has recently been announced as the first ‘Bee Friendly’ city in the country and has launched a themed tourist trail, suitable for school children.