What's New? – Page 8
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News & IdeasNew education secretary recognises importance of school trips
The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has spoken about the value of school visits, exchange programmes and international partnerships.
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News & IdeasExplore France’s historic links to science in new exhibition
Schools can book to visit the Science Museum’s new exhibition that will unveil the stories of science at Versailles with objects on display for the first time in the UK.
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News & IdeasSchool trip organiser named in King’s Birthday Honours
Selwyn Boothe, educational and pastoral mentor at Gunnersbury Catholic School, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to education.
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News & IdeasNew adventure trips with Rayburn Tours
Rayburn Tours has announced a selection of exciting Adventure Trips for pupils, visiting some top spots across Europe.
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News & IdeasTeacher’s kit and exhibition for new experience at Dover Castle
Pupils are being invited to explore Dover Castle Under Siege, which tells the story of the most testing times in its long history.
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News & IdeasLearning outside the classroom had major impact on behaviour
Pupils and teachers reported a significant impact on engagement and behaviour linked to learning outside the classroom as part of an 18-month project.
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News & IdeasKent school to set sail with Disney after competition win
Year 5 pupils at Goat Lees Primary School in Ashford, Kent will go on a trip to remember with Disney Cruise Line after winning the top prize.
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News & IdeasPupils plant historic orchids onboard the SS Great Britain
A group of Year 7 students from Writhlington School have planted precious orchids into terrariums onboard the SS Great Britain in Bristol to bring history to life.
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News & IdeasHever Castle to invite pupils on new time travelling mission
Hever Castle is inviting young history enthusiasts to embark on an exciting journey through time with Mission History, a full-day immersive educational experience designed for Key Stage 2 students.
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News & Ideas£30k transport fund to support STEM visits
Drax Group has launched the fund to help schools organise trips to its sites around the UK.
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News & IdeasWe The Curious reopens to schools after fire
Bristol’s We The Curious science centre is now taking school bookings after being shut for two years because of a fire.
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News & IdeasSustainable slime for school workshops in Winchester
The education team at Winchester Science Centre have introduced home-made, eco-friendly slime to its school workshops to teach visitors about the importance of sustainability.
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News & IdeasScience Museum offers free CPD sessions
London’s Science Museum has launched a number of CPD courses for the next academic year in a bid to equip teachers with the tools to offer inspiring learning.
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News & IdeasVisits launched to help with transition to secondary school
Adventure play attraction Mission Out in Leeds has created four packages designed especially for Year 7 pupils to help them with their transition to secondary school.
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News & IdeasFuture of educational visits discussed at EVC conference
EVCs and senior school leaders came together for the National Educational Visits Conference in London, hosted by reporter and presenter, Louise Beale.
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News & IdeasSchools concert returns to the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall’s annual schools music competition, Future Makers, which aims to find tomorrow’s talent will be back at the iconic London venue.
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News & IdeasRoyal visit for Festival of Learning charity event
Farms for City Children brought farming to life in central London for children from several schools.
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News & IdeasSchool smashes fundraising target to help fund visits
Staff, parents and carers from Latchford St James CofE Primary School in Warrington, have raised £6,500 towards school trips by completing the Three Peaks Challenge.
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News & IdeasMore dates for National Theatre’s iconic War Horse show
The National Theatre’s War Horse will embark on a major new tour, bringing the extraordinary story by Michael Morpurgo to a theatre near you.
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News & IdeasSchools can try out latest experience at Cheddar Gorge
The immersive multi-sensory attraction has been unveiled at Cheddar Gorge & Caves in Somerset, telling the fascinating story of how they were created.