What's New? – Page 13
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News & Ideas
New 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 & Ideas
Jump 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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School Travel Awards
The best for school trips crowned at 2022 School Travel Awards ceremony
The annual School Travel Awards recognise the people and providers behind inspiring school trips and celebrate learning outside the classroom, with the 2022 winners announced at a special lunch and ceremony in London.
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Features
5 of the best theatre shows for a school trip
With so many fantastic productions, it can be hard to choose the best theatre productions for your school visit. Here are five of our favourites in London’s West End and across the country which are sure to tick the right boxes.
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Case Studies
Case Study: flying high at Manchester Airport
A group of pupils in Year 10 at St Peter’s RC High School in Manchester attended the AeroZone Education Centre at Manchester Airport as part of their BTEC Travel and Tourism studies.
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Interview
Adventurer Ed Stafford says that spending time in nature is the most “valuable thing you can do”
Why is it important for children to have time in the natural environment and to reset away from their screens? Explorer Ed Stafford shares his views.
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News & Ideas
Major 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 & Ideas
British 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 & Ideas
Autumnal 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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Case Studies
Case Study: ship ahoy, it’s The Mary Rose
Storrington Primary School from West Sussex chose The Mary Rose museum in Portsmouth as an ideal day trip for the school’s budding historians in Year 5.
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News & Ideas
Story 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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Features
It’s a no-brainer: how to easily raise funds for school trips
School Travel Organiser has partnered with easyfundraising to show schools how to earn free funding through everyday online shopping – money that could be put towards booking a future school trip.
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News & Ideas
Windsor 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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Column
Supporting students to blossom and flourish
After the winter hibernation, spring delivers the promise of bright new beginnings and an opportunity to embrace the outdoors, says CLOtC’s Emily Carlill.
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News & Ideas
Department 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 & Ideas
Devon’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 & Ideas
English 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 & Ideas
YHA 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 & Ideas
West 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 & Ideas
Residential 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.