News & Ideas Full Archive
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News & IdeasPaultons Park unveils £12m Viking world with inverting coaster
Hampshire’s Paultons Park has released images and details of its new Viking-themed world opening in May, featuring its first inverting rollercoaster plus a UK-first swing ride.
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News & IdeasHave your say on new allergy safety guidance
The Government has launched a consultation on statutory guidance on allergy safety in schools, including requirements for educational visits and trips.
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News & IdeasField Studies Council launches +Adventure residential programme
The outdoor education charity’s new programme has already launched across three of its sites with more to follow and combines adventure activities, environmental learning and personal development.
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News & IdeasLearn about vaccine development at Dr Jenner’s House
Educational workshops at the Gloucestershire home, known as ‘the birthplace of vaccination’, have recently been updated and cover Key Stages 1-4.
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News & IdeasOEAP updates guidance on planning overseas school trips
The advice sets out essential considerations for planning overseas school trips, from choosing destinations to staff competence and parental briefings.
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News & IdeasSchool trips top survey for fostering pupil belonging
Educational visits are the most effective way to help pupils feel a sense of belonging at school, according to a major survey of more than 35,000 students.
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News & IdeasSouthbank Centre marks 75 years with school activities
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of London’s Royal Festival Hall and the venue will celebrate with a packed schedule of events and activities.
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News & IdeasVisitor levy could price children out of school residentials
Youth hostelling charity YHA has warned that a proposed visitor levy in England could make residentials even less accessible for the children who benefit from them most.
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News & IdeasPupils can experience the lives of pilots at IWM Duxford
Three rooms at the preserved World War Two airfield have been transformed to offer an insight into how pilots lived during the conflict.
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News & IdeasPGL Beyond launches impact report at House of Commons
PGL Beyond has launched its Beyond Impact Report to highlight the role of outdoor learning in supporting young people to build confidence, develop life skills and access opportunities.
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News & IdeasSchools to benefit from free programme at Hay Festival
Thousands of pupils from across the UK will benefit from free entry and a schools programme for Hay Festival’s flagship event in May.
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News & IdeasYorkshire observatory opens with hands-on learning space
The Dark Skies Station is a purpose-built facility in the North York Moors National Park, a leading destination for dark skies, science education and environmental stewardship.
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News & IdeasEverybody’s Talking About Jamie touring with education packs
The production returns to the stage in 2027 for a tenth anniversary tour, with resources to support pupils studying PSHE and drama.
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News & IdeasUK to rejoin Erasmus+ scheme from 2027
Teachers have been reacting to the news that the UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ programme providing funding for school trips to Europe.
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News & IdeasPortAventura World unveils two attractions for 2026
Two attractions, Coral Bay, The Lost Legend and Makamanu Jungle, The Adventure Trek, will open at the Spanish theme park this summer.
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News & IdeasStudy the history of medicine at the National Portrait Gallery
The recently-launched resources help pupils to study portraits of influential figures in the innovation of medicine, from Florence Nightingale to Alexander Fleming.
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News & IdeasSchool visits and learning resources at spy museum
School groups will be able to visit Trent Park House of Secrets when it opens to the public later this year. Educational resources are already available online for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils.
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News & IdeasSchools can apply for trial which tests impact of adventure learning
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) funded trial will look at the impact of outdoor learning on secondary school pupils.
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News & IdeasZog theatre tour returns with education resources
The award-winning stage adapation of the bestselling children’s book, Zog, returns for an extensive tour throughout 2026. Free education packs are available for schools.
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News & IdeasUncover the secret world of espionage at IWM North
Schools visiting the exhibition in Manchester can explore gadgets, double agents and secret operations until the end of August.