All News & Ideas articles – Page 13
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News & IdeasWorld of James Herriot encourages school visits with a welcome video
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk, Yorkshire, has released a video to welcome back schools to the former home of the famous vet.
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News & IdeasSchool tickets released for Life of Pi’s West End debut
Full casting and school tickets have been announced for the London debut of Life of Pi, opening at Wyndham’s Theatre.
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News & IdeasNational Express offering transport solutions for schools
Coach operator National Express Transport Solutions can offer transport services tailored to schools for any occasion, big or small. And can offer discounts to Merlin attractions such as Thorpe Park and several SEA Life centres.
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News & IdeasWindermere Lake Cruises gearing up for busy autumn and winter season
Ashurst Primary School pupils from St Helens in Merseyside were the latest to enjoy a lesson on England’s longest lake, as Windermere Lake Cruises expects a much busier autumn and winter season following the pandemic.
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News & IdeasNew facilities and polar bear family at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has announced it is welcoming back schools with “new surprises” including animals such as California sea lions and a polar bear family.
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News & IdeasAll-expenses-paid fam trip to South Korea for teachers on offer
The Learning Adventure has teamed up with the Korea Tourism Organisation to offer 15 teachers an all-expenses-paid, week-long tour of South Korea.
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News & IdeasUltimate STEM School Trip returns to Winchester Science Centre
The Ultimate STEM School Trip has returned to Winchester Science Centre with explosive activities, live shows and immersive exhibits all promised as part of the visit.
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News & IdeasSchools invited to discover more about Reading Abbey for its 900th anniversary
Schools are now able to book an educational workshop at Reading Museum, giving pupils the chance to learn more about the nearby ruins of Reading Abbey in its 900th year.
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News & IdeasChildren return as Field Studies Council aims to bounce back from pandemic
Thousands of school children are to benefit from learning outdoors this autumn as environmental education charity the Field Studies Council (FSC) bounces back from the pandemic.
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News & IdeasHay Festival unveils autumn programme with the return of in-person events
Hay Festival has launched a free autumn schools programme, including two days of live events at Hay Festival Winter Weekend to bring young readers and writers together to share stories and ideas.
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News & IdeasGeorge Orwell’s Animal Farm will take to the stage in 2022 UK tour
The tour schedule and full casting details have been confirmed for the upcoming production of George Orwell’s satirical novel Animal Farm which launches at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in January.
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News & IdeasKingswood unveils offer for schools to win residential trips
Leading activity provider Kingswood is inviting schools to make an enquiry and be entered into a draw which will see one in 25 schools enjoying a residential for free, as a way of saying “welcome back”.
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News & IdeasSchool Travel Forum launches bespoke insurance for school trips
A comprehensive travel insurance product called STF Travel Sure has been designed especially for schools, aiming to give teachers confidence when organising educational visits.
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News & IdeasNatural History Museum announces schools programme to create “young urban nature champions”
The Natural History Museum is inviting schools across the UK to join its new education programme, Explore: Urban Nature, which is designed to provide children with the skills to engage with and protect their local environment.
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News & IdeasDorset Museum welcomes back schools following a £16.4 million redevelopment
Schools can now book visits to Dorset Museum following a huge redevelopment project which has seen the addition of four permanent gallery spaces and a special exhibitions space.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage offering teacher training session at Gainsborough Old Hall
English Heritage, the charity which looks after over 400 historic sites across the country, will host a ‘Teacher Twilight’ education session at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire to offer a taster of what pupils can expect on a visit.
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News & IdeasNew education and workshop space at David Livingstone Birthplace museum
Schools are invited to book visits to the David Livingstone Birthplace in Scotland, which has had a major transformation.
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News & IdeasExtra funding given to project to help disadvantaged children in Liverpool
Grow Wellbeing, a team of forest school leaders, horticulturists, educators and more, has received additional funding to outreach their services so more disadvantaged school children in Liverpool can experience outdoor learning opportunities.
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News & IdeasNew activities available for schools at Buckinghamshire’s Green Park Centre
Schools will be able to try out new activities at Green Park Centre in Buckinghamshire which has been added to the Inspiring Learning portfolio.
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News & IdeasEducation Secretary Gavin Williamson highlights the value of school residentials
MP Gavin Williamson has highlighted the “real value” of school residentials when quizzed in the House of Commons about the education and school travel sector.