News & Ideas Full Archive – Page 2
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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 & 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.
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News & IdeasNational Maritime Museum’s astronomy gallery aimed at KS2
Astronomer-led shows, interactive galleries and a scavenger hunt will introduce KS2 pupils to the solar system.
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News & IdeasStreamlined P&O border process sees “significant uptake” with schools
P&O Ferries says it is reaffirming its commitment to helping school groups enjoy smoother and faster journeys across the Channel.
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News & IdeasTuring Scheme returns for 2026-27 with £50k school grants
Schools are eligible for funding of up to £50,000 to fund international educational trips during the 2026-27 academic year, with additional support available for disadvantaged pupils and SEND learners.
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News & IdeasPostal Museum exhibition celebrates The Jolly Postman
The interactive exhibition celebrates 40 years since the beloved children’s book was first published and invites visitors to step inside the story.
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News & IdeasHands-on maths centre opens on London’s South Bank
MathsWorld is packed with interactive activities, bringing different areas of maths to life including numbers, shapes and patterns.
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News & IdeasYHA responds to Government’s National Youth Strategy
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) has responded to the National Youth Strategy, which aims to provide young people with the skills, opportunities and connections to thrive.
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News & IdeasHorrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition to open at museums
School groups can embark on an intergalactic adventure when the display launches at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and then London’s Science Museum.
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News & IdeasScotland makes residential outdoor education mandatory
The Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill has passed its final parliamentary stage, ensuring every pupil will experience a week of residential outdoor learning.
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EventBristol Zoo to open African Forest classroom
Bristol Zoo Project is opening a new African Forest habitat with a classroom space for school groups, featuring western lowland gorillas and endangered species from April 2026.
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News & IdeasChiswick House & Gardens to increase capacity for school visits
The west London venue has announced its highlights for 2026, including a new space designed to increase the number of schools that can visit.
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News & IdeasStudy shows North-South differences in residential visits
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom has published a report revealing regional differences in provision of school residential visits — and changes in provision since before the pandemic and financial crisis.
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News & IdeasEco-friendly accommodation to offer ‘off-grid’ residentials
The Landpod Village will open at the Cuffley Active Learning Centre in spring 2026, offering off-grid residential experiences designed to connect young people with nature.
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News & IdeasHenry Moore Studios barn space reopening with new learning studios
Sheep Field Barn at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens will re-open on 1st April 2026 and feature a presentation on the sculptor’s life and work and a changing exhibition programme.