All News & Ideas articles – Page 15
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News & IdeasIt’s official: children love school trips says huge study
Young people have given their support to school trips with an overwhelming response to a study about visits and the impact they have on education.
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News & IdeasTechniquest launches school shows to inspire pupils with science
Science and discovery centre Techniquest, has announced a series of school shows from September, covering a range of themes such as animals and habitats, the human body and forces.
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News & IdeasSchool groups invited into Narnia as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe opens in the West End
Students will be able to see C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in the West End from this summer after its major UK and Ireland tour.
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News & IdeasSchool children visit Longleat for the first time in two years
Pupils selected by four Weston-super-Mare primary schools enjoyed a walk on the wild side on a trip to Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire.
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News & IdeasVoyager School Travel unveils extra French programme in Normandy to meet ‘surge in demand’
The education provider has launched its fourth residential language programme in France, offering a mix of on-site language activities and excursions for pupils to experience local culture and improve their language skills.
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News & IdeasSchool groups invited to explore Jodrell Bank’s new attraction
A new attraction has opened at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire which tells the story of the site’s remarkable development over the years and its role during the Cold War and Space Race.
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News & IdeasDinosaur Takeover Week to allow pupils to walk on the wild side
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has announced it will be hosting a Dinosaur Takeover Week later this year in a bid to bring students closer to the prehistoric beasts.
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News & IdeasNew Clore Learning Centre at the Roman Baths now taking bookings
School trips to the famous Roman Baths in the city of Bath are now enhanced thanks to a new state-of-the-art learning centre which includes an Investigation Zone and dedicated learning spaces.
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News & IdeasJump in to an end of term party with your pupils
Trampoline and indoor activity park company Jump In has shared details of its end of term school party options to reward pupils for their hard work throughout the academic year.
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News & IdeasMajor exhibition at Bletchley Park draws attention to personal wartime stories
Bletchley Park’s largest ever exhibition, The Intelligence Factory, has opened in a newly restored wartime building at the heart of the World War Two codebreaking site in Buckinghamshire, alongside a new gallery for temporary displays.
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News & IdeasBritish Motor Museum to host ‘Girls in STEM’ day
The special Curriculum Day on 29th June will feature a host of interactive activities to inspire girls with their future careers across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
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News & IdeasAutumnal natural art package announced at Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall in Lancashire is offering schools an Autumn Natural Art package from September to fully explore the grounds when the leaves begin to change colour.
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News & IdeasStory Museum to inspire the next generation of comic creators
An exhibition at The Story Museum in Oxford aims to take pupils on an interactive journey through the comic making process.
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News & IdeasWindsor Castle opens learning centre featuring three dedicated classrooms
Windsor Castle in Berkshire has opened its Pug Yard Learning Centre, housing three classrooms which are equipped for hosting a range of onsite workshops.
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News & IdeasDepartment for Education backs proposals for new GCSE in Natural History
A new GCSE in Natural History is set to be introduced, as the Department for Education backs OCR’s proposals for the new qualification which will see students explore and appreciate the natural world around them.
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News & IdeasDevon’s Ultimate Adventure Centre joins Inspiring Learning
Outdoor education provider Inspiring Learning has announced that the Ultimate Adventure Centre (UAC) in Bideford has joined the group’s list of outdoor education campuses.
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News & IdeasEnglish Heritage reopens Clifford’s Tower for school trips
Clifford’s Tower in York has opened its doors to schools, following a £5 million project to conserve and transform the interior of the 800-year-old landmark.
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News & IdeasYHA network fully reopens to schools thanks to Culture Recovery Fund
YHA (England & Wales) has fully reopened its network of youth hostels following the lifting of Covid restrictions and a grant of almost £1 million from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
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News & IdeasWest Midlands teachers can enhance children’s wellbeing thanks to online session
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) and the Canal & River Trust are inviting schools to register for a free online information session about the Waterways, Wildlife and Wellbeing project, which aims to support schools and connect students with the natural environment.
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News & IdeasResidential courses on offer as FSC opens Young Darwin scholarship programme
The Field Studies Council (FSC) is inviting secondary school students to apply for its annual scholarship programme, with the chance to undertake a residential course or day series of training with specialist environmental tutors.