What's New? – Page 2
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News & IdeasBayeux Tapestry to go on display in UK for the first time
The famous tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings, will go on display at the British Museum in the autumn of 2026.
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ColumnA night at the museum? School residentials with a difference
Dr Anne Hunt, CEO of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, highlights some of the unique residentials available to schools today.
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News & IdeasDfE call for evidence to inform out of school settings safeguarding
The initiative seeks to gather insight into current practices, identify challenges and gaps, and explore potential reforms to strengthen awareness and provision.
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News & IdeasNew learning centre in development at Stonehenge
Construction has begun at the historic attraction in Wiltshire and the learning centre will feature a STEM discovery lab and digital studio as well as a classroom in the shape of a Neolithic hall.
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News & IdeasCLOtC pilot launched to boost children’s health and wellbeing
The project aims to develop learning and play in natural environments for primary schools to address the growing concern around children’s physical and mental health.
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ColumnContracts and waivers: need to know
Jake Wiid, director at EVOLVE Advice, looks at what to keep in mind when making a booking or passing on details and the responsibilities and risks of entering into a legally binding agreement.
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News & IdeasExplore storytelling through videogaming in Oxford
Launching in July, the 1980s-inspired gallery at The Story Museum in Oxford explores the impact of video games on telling stories. Schools can explore the interactive exhibition during a galleries tour.
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News & IdeasSir David Attenborough-led show opens at Natural History Museum
The 360 degree experience, which is currently booking until late December, is presented and narrated by Sir David Attenborough and tells the story of the evolution of life on Earth.
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Case StudiesCase study: From learners to legionaries
Robyn Hayton, a Year 4 teacher at Farsley Springbank Primary School near Leeds, reflects on a successful trip to Murton Park, where pupils learned about Roman Britain and its soldiers by joining their ranks.
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News & IdeasEVC course to cover hands-on training and school trip scenarios
The course for educational visit coordinators will take place in November at Château d’Ebblinghem in Northern France and is open to EVCs of any experience level.
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News & IdeasDiscover dinosaurs and ecosystems at Prehistoric Planet, London
Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs brings Apple TV+’s award-nominated series to life with a 360 degree display and never seen before material.
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FeaturesCreating a community with multi-academy trust trips
420 pupils on a residential - that’s big. So why does the LEO Academy Trust bring pupils together from seven schools every year and take over a centre in Devon?
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ColumnWe can’t afford to stop talking about ‘boys in crisis’
Dr John Allan, head of impact and breakthrough learning at PGL Beyond, discusses how residential programmes deconstruct stereotypes and enable young men to be themselves.
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News & IdeasEducational resources available for Disney’s Hercules
Disney’s Hercules, inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name, has opened in the West End with accompanying educational workshops and learning resources.
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EventScience behind fossil discovery explored at Giants exhibition
Giants will feature life-sized 3D models and nearly complete skeletons of giant creatures, on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery before moving to the National Museum of Scotland.
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FeaturesA school trip to… The Paddington Bear Experience
The loveable bear invites school groups to Windsor Gardens via Paddington Station with a detour to Peru and offers learning resources and special pricing for schools.
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News & IdeasLost Earth Adventures opens new watersports venue
The outdoor experience provider is offering water-based activities at Killington Lake in the south of the Lake District, with instructors on hand to guide school groups.
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FeaturesTeachers ‘scale new heights’ at The Outward Bound Trust
STO’s Finley Cannon visited The Outward Bound Trust in Aberdovey, Wales, to take part in an all-action teacher taster where they were immersed in a packed 24-hour experience.
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ColumnLove your local learning area
When is a local area visit ‘routine’ and when do I need approval? Angela Willerton explains what you need to know to make learning outside the classroom a regular part of your teaching.
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FeaturesTeacher talk: the “Ant & Dec” of school travel
Dave Cook and Craig Pryer of Tendring Technology College in Essex discuss their shared passion for helping young people to thrive outside the classroom.