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News & IdeasSchools can visit London Museum from February
School groups can expect interactive experiences and seven million objects spanning 2,000 years of London’s history when the world’s largest city museum opens at Smithfield’s General Market.
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FeaturesTop tips for planning a successful residential trip
Timing, purpose, inclusivity and follow-up learning are just some of the key factors that can make or break a residential trip. Here’s how to get it right from the very start.
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News & IdeasQuentin Blake Centre celebrates opening success and new installations
As the centre surpasses a major milestone two months since its opening, it has unveiled two new installations and announced an extension of one of the inaugural exhibitions.
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News & IdeasYandell Publishing celebrates 40 years serving specialist markets
The family-owned company behind School Travel Organiser and a range of other specialist media brands and events, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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News & IdeasWinchester Science Centre opens Play Wild outdoor exhibits
Winchester Science Centre has unveiled three new outdoor exhibits, offering schools a science-led experience that blends learning and play.
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News & IdeasNew museum tells story of SS Great Britain at Bristol Dockyards
School groups are invited to see the SS Great Britain in a new light with a visit to the major new museum which has opened at the rebranded Bristol Dockyards.
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News & IdeasRestored Ripon Workhouse Museum reopens for school visits
Following major restoration work, Ripon Workhouse Museum has reopened and offers school groups a new immersive experience exploring Victorian poverty and hardship.
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News & IdeasGerman-British treaty simplifies visa rules for UK school trips
UK school groups travelling to Germany will no longer need a Schengen visa under new entry rules introduced following the signing of the German-British friendship treaty.
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News & IdeasTower of London’s ‘once-in-a-generation’ education project
Two new learning centres and a green classroom are among the facilities planned for a major transformation programme expected to boost learning capacity by 250%.
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News & IdeasMystery Academy opens at the Story Museum
A new immersive exhibition at The Story Museum in Oxford celebrates mysteries, detectives, sleuths, and subterfuge.
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News & IdeasLeShuttle simplifies border processing for UK schools
The new process will streamline administration for schools and coach operators travelling to Calais with groups able to submit passenger information in advance.
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News & IdeasImpact on children in war explored at Imperial War Museum London
Childhood in War will use historic objects and immersive spaces to look at the impact of 20th and 21st century conflicts on young lives in a first-of-its-kind exhibition in the UK, opening on 31st July.
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News & IdeasNature exhibition created by young people to tour across England
Artists and museum teams have collaborated with young people across the UK to create Green Spaces, Shared Places: Past, Present and Future, which will travel to four venues in England.
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News & IdeasNew bill calls for outdoor education to tackle mental health crisis
A new parliamentary bill is calling for every child to have guaranteed outdoor education experiences, amid growing concern over a crisis in young people’s mental health.
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ColumnHow school trips help equip students with career skills
Kate Erskine talks about how overseas educational visits in particular can help young people stand out in a competitive job market.
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News & IdeasABBA Voyage expands its education programme
The music experience has provided educational support since its opening, and the new initiatives focus on creating pathways for young people into creative industries.
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News & Ideas5 football stadium tours to inspire your class with the beautiful game
A look at football stadium tours which offer young people a glimpse into the world of professional sport.
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News & IdeasSTEM Week inspires pupils at British Motor Museum
Young people aged 11-16 were invited to take part in talks and activities delivered by local businesses across a week of STEM Career Days held by the museum in Warwickshire.
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News & IdeasEvery Child Outdoors: fundraising appeal will directly support schools
Outdoor education charity, the Field Studies Council, has launched a £20,000 appeal for funding and free places to ensure more school children get the chance to go on school trips.
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News & IdeasMajor exhibition exploring art history of Istanbul to open at V&A
Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires will chart 1,600 years of art and design that traces the change of empires in one of the world’s most influential cities.
