News & Ideas Full Archive
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News & IdeasScheme immersing pupils in nature sees big success with KS3
A scheme offering pupils from targeted schools the chance to spend a week immersed in nature has been shown to have long-term benefits for young people, schools and outdoor learning providers.
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News & IdeasDisplay exploring kings and queens to open at Tower of London
School visits to the Tower of London will now be able to learn about the kings and queens who shaped it and lived there, with a new exhibition in the Medieval Palace covering areas of the Key Stage 3 history curriculum.
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News & IdeasNational Theatre Connections sees youngsters take to the stage
To celebrate 30 years of the annual youth theatre festival, 5,500 young people from across the UK are performing at theatres across the country, and 2026 applications are now open.
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards: all 2025 partners confirmed in record time
Attractions and providers support the School Travel Awards initiative by becoming Awards Partners, and all category options were snapped up and finalised in record time for 2025 in a huge endorsement.
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News & IdeasNew faster border process for school groups in Dover
A faster clearance scheme for school groups will be piloted at the Port of Dover in a bid to create a smoother process for pupils heading to Europe on educational visits.
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News & IdeasMod exhibition will help pupils explore British fashion and culture
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is turning back the clock to 1960s Britain with its exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66, with curriculum links to history, fashion and textiles.
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News & IdeasMore dates and more venues for Matilda The Musical tour
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, has added additional dates to its UK and Ireland tour, giving more flexibility to those wanting to see the show and free resources for schools.
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News & IdeasSpanish culture embraced with immersive NST school trip programme
School tour operator NST has partnered with Malaca Instituto in Málaga, a leading Spanish language school, to give UK pupils the chance to fully absorb Spanish culture.
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News & IdeasLEGOLAND’s Deep Sea Adventure reopens after year-long closure
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has reopened its Deep Sea Adventure attraction after undergoing maintenance and the installation of new LEGO® models to enhance the experience.
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News & IdeasNatural History Museum to open first permanent gallery in nine years
The Fixing Our Broken Planet gallery will aim to inspire pupils with how to help protect Earth for future generations, and will be free to visit as part of a school trip.
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News & IdeasA focus on linking UK and French schools for immersive exchange trips
A new school tour operator, French Horizons, has been launched in a bid to link UK and French schools together so they can build a relationship and jointly produce a range of exciting trips.
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News & IdeasDate and venue announced for 2025 CLOtC Conference
The 2025 Council for Learning Outside the Classroom Conference will take place on Wednesday 12th November at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
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News & IdeasEnhanced packages for school trips to North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and new packages for school visits include interactive station trails, hands-on workshops, and the magic of steam travel.
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News & IdeasBritish Motor Museum launches young artists competition
The competition will give young artists the chance to have their work displayed at the museum’s latest exhibition launching in April.
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News & IdeasPupils meet animals and enjoy breakfast at Hatton Adventure World
The children, aged 5 - 6, were served a locally-sourced breakfast and handled guinea pigs, lizards and snakes.
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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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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.