All Residentials articles
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News & IdeasSchools can apply for trial which tests impact of adventure learning
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) funded trial will look at the impact of outdoor learning on secondary school pupils.
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School Travel Awards'My Best School Trip' Award: judges praise winning school for impact
A “valuable” experience, demonstrating clear learning objectives - just a few comments about the winning school from the judges of the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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VideoClare and Michael Morpurgo: 50 years of Farms for City Children
In a special video interview, the founders of the Farms for City Children charity say the need for children to be out in nature is greater than ever.
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FeaturesWhen to go on a residential and why
While summer residentials remain popular, forward-thinking schools are discovering the benefits of trips during cooler months.
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News & IdeasScotland makes residential outdoor education mandatory
The Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill has passed its final parliamentary stage, ensuring every pupil will experience a week of residential outdoor learning.
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News & IdeasStudy shows North-South differences in residential visits
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom has published a report revealing regional differences in provision of school residential visits — and changes in provision since before the pandemic and financial crisis.
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News & IdeasEco-friendly accommodation to offer ‘off-grid’ residentials
The Landpod Village will open at the Cuffley Active Learning Centre in spring 2026, offering off-grid residential experiences designed to connect young people with nature.
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Case StudiesCase study: Dorset delivers on Swanage residential
Year 5 pupils from Giles Brook Primary School in Milton Keynes enjoyed a three-day residential trip to Swanage.
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News & IdeasReport calls for all children to have ‘at least one residential at KS2’
A new parliamentary report recommends that all children should experience at least one residential or outdoor trip linked to curriculum outcomes, as findings show children spend less time outdoors.
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News & IdeasPlea to Prime Minister: every child deserves a residential stay in nature
A coalition of outdoor education providers has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer demanding emergency funding after research revealed 38% of children have never visited the countryside.
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News & IdeasSchools can spend a night on board a warship in London
2026 dates are now available for Kip in a Ship, offering pupils the chance to stay on board HMS Belfast and take part in learning activities.
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ColumnResidentials: the value of offline experiences for online students
Dr Martina Geromin explains how residential trips are proving vital for online school students, offering immersive experiences that build face-to-face social skills.
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InterviewTeacher talk: creating invaluable experiences
Nick O’Loughlin, head of geography and co-curricular coordinator at AKS Lytham in Lancashire, talks subject-specific trips, residentials and his part-time PhD on learning outside the classroom.
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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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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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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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Case StudiesCase study: Developing skills in the great outdoors
Richard Godfrey, director of outdoor learning and experiential education at The Abbey School in Reading, discusses the personal and social benefits from a Year 8 residential with Lost Earth Adventures.
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News & IdeasScheme immersing pupils in nature sees big success with KS3
A scheme offering pupils from targeted schools the chance to spend a week immersed in nature has been shown to have long-term benefits for young people, schools and outdoor learning providers.
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ColumnResidentials: key considerations for teachers to make
Jake Wiid, adviser and director at EVOLVE Advice, talks us through a range of considerations to discuss when taking pupils on overnight visits.