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Features
Zipping, bouncing and learning in historic mines and quarries
There were surprises above and below ground as Rob Yandell was thrown off things, down things and around things at three of Zip World’s sites in North Wales.
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Interview
What is good CPD and how to reassess your school’s approach
The founder of the Teacher Development Trust, David Weston, gives the key ingredients for successful continuing professional development (CPD).
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News & Ideas
“Down but not out” after Outdoor Education Bill vote
Martin Davidson, chief executive of The Outward Bound Trust, vowed to continue the mission to make outdoor residentials part of the curriculum after the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill was defeated by one vote.
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Features
Our inspiring school trip to CERN’s Science Gateway Centre
Student Finley Simpson shares his experience of the new Science Gateway Centre at CERN in Geneva.
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Video
Watch: Teacher Ted explores Disneyland Paris
Our friendly mascot had fun at Disneyland Paris, while attending European Study Tours’ LIVE! conferences to learn about careers in media, business studies and computing.
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News & Ideas
Adventure play park adds to Leonardslee’s offer for schools
The new park features a tree tower, St Leonard’s Dragon climbing structure as well as a zipline ride.
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Case Studies
Becoming Sky newsreaders for the day
Nicholas Szczesny, a Year 8 student at Gunnersbury Catholic School in Brentford, writes about their visit to the Sky Studios HQ in London.
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Sponsored
The Schools & Academies Show 2024: mapping the future of your school
#SAASHOW, known as the Schools & Academies Show returns to London with an Exciting New Chapter!
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Features
10 theme park adventures for school groups of all ages
With so many theme parks and attractions, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a thrilling educational school trip. We’ve narrowed it down to just ten, ranging from UK highlights to European adventures.
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Features
How to evaluate residentials and use the results
Learning Away expert Peter Carne OBE, on how to evaluate the impact and success of residential trips.
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Column
LOtC Quality Badge: what it means and how it can help schools
Matilda Miles explains the benefits of the LOtC Quality Badge and how it helps teachers when choosing where to go on visits.
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News & Ideas
Tudor Days will immerse pupils in history at Kentwell Hall
Schools can enjoy an immersive Tudor experience at one of Kentwell Hall’s dedicated days in Suffolk this summer term.
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Features
Teacher tips on good value school trips abroad
Three teachers share their suggestions on how you can maximise value when taking school groups abroad.
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Features
SEND considerations to make when taking learning outside the classroom
Becky Baldwin, learning outside the classroom coordinator at Castle Manor Academy in Suffolk, explains the considerations needed to take students with SEND on educational visits.
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News & Ideas
School-friendly tour of An Inspector Calls announced
A new tour of An Inspector Calls will be coming to a theatre near your school, following a sold-out run in 2022.
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News & Ideas
Bristol pupils enjoy a week of adventure in Snowdonia
South West-based coach company, Bakers Dolphin took the party of 48 students, aged between 13 and 15, from three different city schools for a five-day Outward Bound experience in Aberdovey.
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News & Ideas
Academy pupils celebrate reaching Science Museum milestone
Students from UCL Academy in London became the one millionth visitor of the Science Museum’s Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery.
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News & Ideas
Win a Disney Cruise Line trip for you, your class and their families
Broadcaster Roman Kemp has teamed up with Disney Cruise Line to launch ‘The Ultimate School Trip’ competition.
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News & Ideas
Schools have more time to book Matilda tickets
The West End’s Matilda The Musical is now booking until May 2025, with school groups of ten or more receiving a discounted rate on tickets to selected performances.
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News & Ideas
National Educational Visits Conference promises an ‘inspiring day’
EVCs and school/curriculum leaders can book their place to attend the National Educational Visits Conference which takes place in London on 13th June, organised by EVOLVE Advice.