What's New? – Page 4
-
School Travel Awards
Widespread support as School Travel Awards 2024 launches
As we launch the 2024 School Travel Awards, big names from across the sector have confirmed their support for this special initiative. Find out who…
-
News & Ideas
Westminster Abbey announces new self-led school trails
Schools can enhance their visit to Westminster Abbey with one of four downloadable educational trails, launched by the learning team to highlight key sites throughout the historic venue.
-
News & Ideas
Government report shows impact of fieldwork skills on geography students
The report suggests that practical fieldwork skills that pupils learn during outdoor learning experiences greatly improve their geography studies, with more young people than before choosing the subject for their GCSEs and beyond.
-
News & Ideas
The 2024 Learning Outside the Classroom Yearbook is packed full of advice and ideas
The 2024 edition of the Learning Outside the Classroom Yearbook covers school trip organising from start to finish, helping teachers and EVCs plan effective and memorable experiences for their pupils
-
News & Ideas
Graham Yandell receives MBE at Buckingham Palace
Chief executive of Yandell Media Group, which publishes School Travel Organiser, was presented with his MBE by HRH The Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on 2nd November.
-
Column
Weighing up the cost and benefits of a school trip abroad
Balancing the benefits of overseas educational visits with the cost, EVOLVE Advice’s Jake Wiid outlines why school trips abroad are so important.
-
News & Ideas
Campaign to fund theatre visit for every child before they leave school
The Theatre for Every Child campaign, launched by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, believes all children have the right to experience the country’s world-leading theatre sector.
-
News & Ideas
Art Pass launched to help connect more teachers with museums and galleries
A new Teacher Art Pass has been launched by the Art Fund charity giving free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historical houses.
-
News & Ideas
Butser Ancient Farm opens Roman garden for schools
The Duke of Gloucester has opened a new garden at the Hampshire-based open air museum, offering school groups a further glimpse into Roman life.
-
Case Studies
How an Outward Bound Trust residential improved confidence
We hear from Hammersmith Academy about their transformative Key Stage 3 Outward Bound residential in the Lake District.
-
News & Ideas
Pupils visit Buckingham Palace for first ever Schools Week
Almost 2,000 pupils enjoyed special access to Buckingham Palace after doors were kept open exclusively for school groups during the very first Schools Week.
-
News & Ideas
200 children summit mountains in call for curriculum changes
More than 200 young people joined the Protest in the Peaks calling for outdoor residentials to be made part of the school curriculum.
-
News & Ideas
Free CLOtC membership to schools near canals or waterways
Up to 100 free CLOtC memberships are up for grabs to schools located near a canal or waterway.
-
News & Ideas
English Heritage’s appeal to ensure more children can visit its sites
The charity has launched a fundraising bid so it can continue offering free school trips giving children hands-on learning experiences across its many attractions.
-
Interview
Teacher Talk: Selwyn Boothe loves putting smiles on pupils’ faces
We spoke to Selwyn Boothe, who organises educational visits for pupils at Gunnersbury Catholic School in Brentford, about giving up so much of his own time to create memorable experiences.
-
News & Ideas
Hyundai announces second year of Great British School Trip initiative
The Great British School trip programme, launched by Hyundai earlier in 2023, and which offers schools bursaries for educational visits, has announced its second year with a focus on the environment.
-
News & Ideas
Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution has new school offer
There’s a new Education Pack and school rates for the courtroom thriller, which has seen record audience figures so far in 2023.
-
Video
Watch: Outward Bound Trust’s residentials campaign
The Outward Bound Trust has released a video outlining its mission to make outdoor residentials part of the school curriculum.
-
News & Ideas
Free school classical concerts on offer in Liverpool
Secondary schools have access to hundreds of free concert tickets thanks to an offer from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
-
Features
Case Study: a wild day out at Chester Zoo
Gemma Callaghan of Frodsham Primary Academy in Cheshire tells us how a visit to Chester Zoo increased children’s awareness of the human impact on the animal world.