News & Ideas Full Archive – Page 4
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News & IdeasUnexpected Twist show retells the classic story by Charles Dickens
Unexpected Twist, a production which brings the iconic story of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens into a new light, will tour the UK to inspire young people with the magic of live theatre.
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News & IdeasForestry England’s ‘ranger in a bag’ to help teachers lead trips outdoors
A new resource for teachers is being launched by Forestry England to encourage their class to become forest rangers for the day.
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News & IdeasKingswood unveils ‘hardship fund’ to finance educational visits
Outdoor residential provider Kingswood has launched a bursary to provide funded places on school trips for children from families who would not otherwise be able to cover costs.
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News & IdeasEngineers exhibition at Science Museum explores how they ‘change the world’
School visits to London’s Science Museum will soon include Engineers, a large gallery which aims to inspire students with future careers, while also challenging the common misconceptions of what engineers do and why they’re important.
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News & IdeasScenes in epic Kynren performance "mirror history curriculum"
Children are set to be transported back in time with this year’s season of Kynren - An Epic Tale of England which returns to County Durham.
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News & IdeasOutdoor education project reveals bright future for environmentalists
Outdoor education gives young people the skills and confidence to become the green workers of the future, according to the conclusion of a five-year lottery-funded programme.
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News & IdeasSchool workshops at St Paul’s Cathedral celebrate the life of Christopher Wren
St Paul’s Cathedral is offering specialist workshops as part of Wren300, a national celebration highlighting the work of iconic architect Christopher Wren on the 300th anniversary of his death.
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School Travel AwardsHow a chance meeting at the School Travel Awards led to a Go Ape adventure
Deputy head Ian Mitchell was able to take a group of students to Go Ape - a visit that was offered to the school after winning the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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News & IdeasReports confirm learning in natural environments as ‘win-win’ situation
New reports published by Natural England are further evidence of the positive impact of taking learning beyond the classroom into natural environments.
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News & IdeasGreat British School Trip scheme to get 25,000 children on visits
Hyundai is investing £1 million in the Great British School Trip programme as research reveals that children are missing out on essential and accessible school trips.
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards 2023 to be hosted by Olympic medallist Katharine Merry
It has been confirmed that Katharine Merry will make a welcome return to lead the celebrations at the 2023 School Travel Awards lunch and ceremony, which will take place on Tuesday 6th June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
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News & Ideas£500 grants to give disadvantaged pupils the chance to learn outdoors
Schools in deprived areas or with high numbers of disadvantaged students are being given the chance to apply for a £500 grant to help get pupils learning outdoors.
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News & IdeasKids take over several museums to celebrate their impact on wellbeing
Dozens of museums, galleries, archives and heritage sites across the UK were taken over by young people as part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day 2022.
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards 2023: recognising the people and places that make a difference
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the voting, nominating and submitting entries for the 2023 School Travel Awards.
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News & IdeasYoung V&A opening in 2023 will ‘unlock children’s creativity’
The V&A has released details about the new national museum, Young V&A, as well as highlights of its 2023 programme.
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News & IdeasCurtain to close on school trip favourite The Woman in Black
After 33 years at London’s Fortune Theatre, Susan Hill’s haunting tale of The Woman In Black will take to the stage for the final time on 4th March 2023.
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News & IdeasDigital ‘treasure trove’ helps pupils get back outdoors
The Field Studies Council has launched a Digital Hub to support secondary school teachers and students with the fieldwork element of geography and biology.
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News & IdeasBlenheim's workshops include jigsaw clues and problem solving
Blenheim Palace’s latest school programme offers pupils from Key Stage 1 to 3 the chance to learn about English, history, maths, art and geography in the beautiful setting of Oxfordshire’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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News & IdeasIt’s here! The first ever Learning Outside the Classroom Yearbook is out now
The new annual guide from the team at School Travel Organiser is full of practical advice, inspiring ideas and plenty of help and support.
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News & IdeasInnovative ‘Technicians’ gallery at Science Museum aims to inspire careers
The vital but often unseen role of technicians is explored in the new Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery, which is now open at the Science Museum London.