All Natural & Outdoor Attractions articles – Page 7
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FeaturesPreparing pupils for later life
We focus on some top trip ideas to help prepare pupils for later life including college, university and careers.
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School Travel Awards‘My Best School Trip’ winners set off for Cumbria
The winners of last year’s ‘My Best School Trip’ Award have spent the prize money on two trips to Eskdale Youth Hostel… yes, two!
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FeaturesResearch Focus: LOtC and the challenging future
STO looks at a new study from Planet Ark that suggests that teaching children outside the classroom can give them the skills they need to tackle the challenges of the future.
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News & IdeasLearning Away awards schools for residential experience
Two schools have recently been recognised by Learning Away for providing their pupils with ‘Brilliant Residential’ experiences highlighting the importance of LOtC.
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FeaturesCase study: Battlefield Live
STO finds out about Bishop's Blue Coat CoE High School's annual trip to Battlefield Live in Knutsford.
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News & IdeasRoadshows to focus on learning outside the classroom
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC), will be hosting three School Roadshows for teachers.
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News & IdeasManchester launches new Treetop Trek
A new treetop adventure park at Heaton Park, Manchester, is now complete and ready to open to the public.
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FeaturesSchool trips to county shows
STO looks at county shows around the country and what they offer visiting schools.
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FeaturesA Q&A with... The East Ayrshire Council
STO talks to Willie White, education officer for East Ayrshire Council (EAC) to find out why learning outside of the classroom is so important.
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News & IdeasRayburn Tours launches new Geography trips to Iceland
Tour operator, Rayburn Tours, is introducing new school trips to Iceland.
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FeaturesTrips to bring healthy eating to life
STO looks at school trips to teach pupils about nutrition and food provenance.
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News & IdeasLearning hub in development at Camley Street Natural Park
The London Wildlife Trust has announced that Camley Street Natural Park will undergo a renovation, which will conclude in a new visitor centre and learning hub.
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FeaturesThe 5 Ps and school trip crisis control
Ways in which schools can prepare themselves for a crisis, even if it means thinking about the unthinkable.
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News & IdeasStonehenge now more accessible for school groups
The English Heritage site, Stonehenge, is even more school friendly now that a new coach park has been opened.
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Features5 ways school trips can be beneficial for teachers
STO rounds up the research to look at the ways in which school trips can have a positive impact on teachers.
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FeaturesShort sightedness; another reason to get kids out of the classroom
Record numbers of children are now developing short sightedness; teachers have got more reason than ever before to get their pupils outside.
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FeaturesPupil Perspective: How outdoor education has helped me
STO talks to James, a Year 12 student, about the impact outdoor education has had on his life.
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FeaturesPreparing for Secondary by the sea
STO hears from a school from Dorset that has created a tradition of taking pupils on a trip to Weymouth.
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News & IdeasNew education centre to open in Surrey
Surrey Wildlife Trust has announced the opening of a brand new education centre for this spring.
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FeaturesThe 5 elements of great LOtC
Sarah Blackwell, chairman of the Archimedes group of companies that delivers Forest School training across the country reveals what she considers to be the five key elements that contribute to a successful LOtC experience.